Leed Certification & Leed Exam Overview by Everblue Training Institute

Introduction to LEED

LEED Defined
LEED = Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Internationally recognized
Developed by the USGBC, LEED is a practical rating tool for green buildings
Benefits of LEED: Energy Savings, Water Efficiency, CO₂ emissions reductions, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources

USGBC Facts
FOUNDED:
1993
MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS:
20,000+
LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONALS:
120,000+
SQUARE FEET COMMERCIAL BUILDING SPACE INVOLVED IN LEED:
3.6 billion+

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* These rating systems are under development or in pilot. Once they are available supplements will be sold for the new LEED 2009 Reference Guides.
LEED Rating Systems
Reference Guide
Rating System
LEED for New Construction
GREEN BUILDING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
2009 Edition
LEED for Core & Shell
LEED for Schools
LEED for Healthcare*
LEED for Retail*
Green Interior Design & Construction
2009 Edition
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for Retail Interiors*
LEED for Existing Buildings
Green Building
Operations & Maintenance
2009 Edition
LEED for Existing Schools*
LEED for Homes
LEED for Homes
LEED for Neighborhood Development
LEED Neighborhood Development*
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Building Design & Construction
Reference Guide
Rating System
2009 Edition
LEED for Schools
LEED for Retail*
2009 Edition
Green Building
2009 Edition
LEED for Homes
LEED for Homes

LEED for Schools

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Rating System
Reference Guide
2009 Edition
LEED for Schools
LEED for Retail*
2009 Edition
Green Building
2009 Edition
LEED for Homes
LEED for Homes

LEED Interior Design & Construction

Green Building Operations & Maintenance
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Rating System
Reference Guide
2009 Edition
LEED for Schools
LEED for Retail*
2009 Edition
Green Building
2009 Edition
LEED for Homes
LEED for Homes

LEED for Homes
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Rating System
Reference Guide
2009 Edition
LEED for Schools
LEED for Retail*
2009 Edition
Green Building
2009 Edition
LEED for Homes
LEED for Homes

LEED for Homes

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Rating System
Reference Guide
2009 Edition
LEED for Schools
LEED for Retail*
2009 Edition
Green Building
2009 Edition
LEED for Homes
LEED for Homes

Atlantic Station
Atlanta, GA
138 acre brownfield redevelopment
15 million square feet of office, retail, residential and hotel space
11 acres of parks

Who does LEED Impact?
Architects / designers / engineers
Contractors
Owners / facility managers
Developers
-Commercial
-Residential
-Mixed Use
Real estate brokers / agents
Investors / financial industry
Manufacturers / distributors /product representatives

LEED Credentialing
Nationally recognized credentials (Green Associate, LEED AP with Specialty)
Demonstrated knowledge of LEED Building Design, Construction, and Operation
Tier 1 or 2 Required for most LEED Project RFPs (especially Federal work)
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3

Exam Options Flow Chart
Which Exam Prep Class Should I Take?
Tier ILEED Green Associate: As the first step in the LEED professional’s career pathway, the Green Associate credential attests to the candidate’s knowledge of good environmental practice and skill, and reflects understanding and support of green design, construction, and operations. There are no specialties within the LEED Green Associate tier.
Tier I: Pass the GREEN ASSOCIATE Exam
Tier IILEED AP+: The LEED AP+ credential signifies an advanced depth of knowledge of green building practices. LEED AP+s will earn their credentials in one (or more) of the five specialties.
Do You Have Work Experience On a LEED Project?
NO
YES
Use Tier I GREEN ASSOCIATE Credential To Gain Experience
YES
LEED Training
Practice Questions
Study Resources
For more info visit:
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LEED GA Exam at a glance
2 Hours/100 Questions
$50 Application Fee
$150-$200 Exam Fee
3 month wait for re-test
LEED AP+ Exam at a glance
2 Hours/100 Questions
$100 Application Fee
$300-$450 Exam Fee
3 month wait for re-test
Choose Your Specialization
Tier II: LEED-Homes Exam
(RESIDENTIAL)
Tier II: LEED- Building Design & Construction Exam (New Non-Residential Buildings & Major Renovations)
Tier II: LEED- Interior Design & Construction Exam (For Tenants That Want to Fit Out a Space)
Tier II: LEED-Existing Buildings Exam (Demonstrate Sustainable Operations & Maintenance of a Building; Minor Renovations)
Tier II: LEED-Neighborhood Development
(Entire Sustainable Neighborhoods)
LEED AP+
LEED AP+
LEED AP+
LEED AP+
LEED AP+

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