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Become a LEED Green Associate
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the most widely used rating system for designing or verifying a building's or neighborhood's green features. In this course, you will learn the standards for green building practices for residential and commercial projects. Upon successful completion, you will be prepared for the LEED Green Associate Credential from the US Green Building Council (USGBC).
Skills need to be achieved.
According to the USGBC, the LEED Green Associate certification process validates skills and knowledge across the green building process. Specific areas of study include:
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• LEED Process
• Integrative Strategies
• Location and Transportation
• Sustainable Sites
• Water Efficiency
• Energy and Atmosphere
• Materials and Resources
• Indoor Environmental Quality
• Project Surroundings and Public Outreach
Learning Objectives
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Understand LEED & the process of getting a building LEED-certified
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Learn what is expected of a LEED Green Associate
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Know what material to study and prepare for the LEED Green Associate Exam administered by USGBC
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Be prepared to contribute to the health, safety, well-being, and productivity of the community by implementing best practices related to sustainable design.
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Accreditation can be a stepping-stone to new contacts and new opportunities for success in the green building and design fields.
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Learn the steps to implement more sustainable, eco-friendly, and energy-efficient practices
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Designate your green building expertise with an internationally recognized credential
Content Outline
Day 1- Duration (2.5 Hrs.)
1. Program Orientation
2. Program structure and schedule
3. Meet your instructors and classmates
4. Introduction to LEED rating system
5. LEED GA Exam overview
6. Module 1: Introduction to green building
7. Self-Paced Quiz
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Day 2- Duration (2.5 Hrs.)
1. Module 2: Introduction to LEED v4
2. Module 3: Sustainable thinking
3. Self-paced Quiz
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Day 3- Duration (2.5 Hrs.)
1. Module 4: Integrated design process
2. Module 5: Location and Transportation
3. Module 6: Sustainable sites
4. Self-paced Quiz
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Day 4- Duration (2.5 Hrs.)
1. Module 7: Water efficiency
2. Self-paced Quiz
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Day 5- Duration (2.5 Hrs.)
1. Module 8: Materials and Resources
2. Module 9: Energy and Atmosphere
3. Self-paced Quiz
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Day 6 Duration (2.5 Hrs.)
1. Module 10: Indoor Environment Quality
2. Self-paced Quiz
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Day 7 Duration (2.5 Hrs.)
1. Recap of Modules 1 to 10
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Day 8 Duration (2.5 Hrs.)
1. Mock exam solving.
2. Exam Tips
Cetification Pre-Requisite:
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A four-year degree
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Twelve months of industry experience is appreciated but not a hard requirement.
Evaluation
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Learning outcomes are evaluated through a psychometric test.
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60-minute online AI proctored test.
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Multiple choice question.
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No negative marking.
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Attend exams from anywhere.
21 Hr
Total Training
12 Hr
Assignments
30 Min
Quiz
1Hr
Final Evaluation