LEED AP BD+C

A LEED professional credential signiﬁes that you’re a leader in the ﬁeld and an active participant in the green building movement. With new jobs specifying the need for green building expertise, the LEED professional credential shows a clear commitment to your professional growth while underscoring your value to LEED project teams and sustainability-focused organizations.

LEED AP® Certification suits professionals with expertise in the design and construction phases of green buildings, serving the commercial, residential, education, and healthcare sectors. The professional credential exams measure your understanding of green building design, construction, and operations. The LEED AP® exams also assess your knowledge of the LEED rating system and your ability to facilitate the certification process.

Learning Objectives

1. Task Domains reflect the tasks necessary to perform LEED safely and effectively. These include LEED Project and Team Coordination, LEED Certification Process, Analyses Required for LEED Credits, and Advocacy and Education for Adoption for LEED Rating System.

2. Knowledge Domains reflect the rating systems’ credit categories and what one needs to know. These include LEED Process, Integrative Strategies, LEED credit categories, and Project Surroundings and Public Outreach.

Learning Objectives

1. Task Domains reflect the tasks necessary to perform LEED safely and effectively. These include LEED Project and Team Coordination, LEED Certification Process, Analyses Required for LEED Credits, and Advocacy and Education for Adoption for LEED Rating System.

2. Knowledge Domains reflect the rating systems’ credit categories and what one needs to know. These include LEED Process, Integrative Strategies, LEED credit categories, and Project Surroundings and Public Outreach.

Content Outline - 35 Hours

Module 1: Integrative Process

- Prerequisite Integrative Project Planning and Design
- Credit Integrative Process

Module 2: Location and Transportation

- LEED for Neighborhood Development Location
- Sensitive Land Protection
- High-Priority Site
- Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses
- Access to Quality Transit
- Reduced Parking Footprint
- Green Vehicles

Module 3: Sustainable Sites

- Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
- Environmental Site Assessment
- Rainwater Management
- Heat Island Reduction
- Light Pollution Reduction
- Site Master Plan
- Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines
- Joint Use of Facilities

Module 4: Water Efficiency

- Outdoor Water Use Reduction
- Indoor Water Use Reduction
- Building-Level Water Metering
- Cooling Tower Water Use

Module 5: Energy and Atmosphere

- Fundamental Commissioning and Verification
- Minimum Energy Performance
- Building-Level Energy Metering
- Advanced Energy Performance
- Green Power and Carbon Offsets

Module 6: Materials and Resources

- Construction and Demolition Waste Management Planning
- PBT Source Reduction – Mercury
- Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction
- Furniture and Medical Furnishings
- Design for Flexibility

Module 7: Indoor Environmental Quality

- Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
- Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
- Low-Emitting Materials
- Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan
- Thermal Comfort, Interior Lighting, Daylight