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1. Jeslin Varghese
7 STEPS TO
EARN YOUR
LEED
CREDENTIAL

2. 1.
Decide which
LEED
Credentials is
right for you
LEED Green Associate (GA) is the
first step in establishing yourself
as a serious green building
professional whether you’re a
student, recent graduate or a
professional.
LEED AP Building Design +
Construction (BD+C) suits
professionals with expertise in
the design and construction
phases of green buildings,
serving the commercial,
residential, education and
healthcare sectors.

3. 1.
Decide which
LEED
Credentials is
right for you
LEED AP Operations +
Maintenance (O+M) suits
professionals implementing
sustainable practices, improving
performance, heightening
efficiency and reducing
environmental impact in existing
buildings through enhanced
operations and maintenance.
LEED AP Interior Design +
Construction (ID+C) serves
participants in the design,
construction and improvement of
commercial interiors and tenant
spaces that offer a healthy,
sustainable and productive work
environment.

4. 1.
Decide which
LEED
Credentials is
right for you
LEED AP Homes (HOMES) suits
those involved in the design and
construction of healthy, durable
homes that use fewer resources
and produce less waste.

5. 2.
Understand
Eligibility
Requirement
Prior LEED project experience is
strongly recommended though
it is not a mandatory
requirement anymore. and for
the first time, LEED project
experience proficiency will be
tested objectively within the
LEED AP exam itself.
Must be 18 years of age or
older
Must agree to GBCI's exam
policy

6. 3.
Create an account with
USGBC.org if you do not
have One

7. 4.
Verify that the
name you enter in
matches the name
on the id you will
present at the test
center.

8. 5.
Download the latest candidate
Handbook from the USGBC site

9. 6.
Select the LEED Exam you are in
interested In and Follow the
instructions for application
Option 1 Option 2
If you are already a LEED Green Associate,
you should take the LEED AP Specialty-only
exam.
USGBC/CaGBC members/
Full time students: $250
(non member: $350)
Combined exam (LEED Green Associate and
LEED AP Specialty):
USGBC/CaGBC members/: $400
(non member: $550)

10. 7.
Schedule your exam AT A Prometric
testing center near you
prometric.com/gbci
You will have 1 year to schedule the exam from the date of application
1 Year

11. Prepare for Your Exam
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Credentials with GBRI's
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d-exam-preparation