This document provides information about LEED credentials including the LEED Green Associate and LEED AP exams. It describes the eligibility requirements, exam formats, registration processes, fees, and references. The LEED Green Associate exam is a prerequisite for becoming a LEED AP and demonstrates knowledge of green building principles and practices. One can specialize as a LEED AP in different areas like building design and construction. The exams are offered at Prometric test centers or through remote proctored online exams.

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LEED Credentials
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Tier 1
Tier 3
Tier 2

3. LEED GA-EXAM ELIGIBILITY
• 18 years of age or older
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Earning a LEED Green Associate title conveys a position
of authority and commitment in advancing the adoption of
sustainable building practices.
Demonstrates the most current green building principles
and practices.
a beneficial stepping stone by showcasing a desire for
continual improvement.

4. LEED AP EXAM ELIGIBILITY
• 18 years of age or older
• A current LEED green associate credential
• prior LEED project experience is strongly
recommended not mandatory
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A LEED Accredited Professional (AP) exhibits a deeper
well of knowledge and, by extension, an even greater
commitment towards sustainable building.
One can specialize in each of the different rating systems of
LEED including;
• LEED AP Building Design + Construction
• LEED AP Operations + Maintenance
• LEED AP Interior Design + Construction
• LEED AP Neighbourhood Development
• LEED AP Homes

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EXAM FORMAT
Attending exam
Speciality only
(2 hrs)
Combined
(4hrs)
 The combined LEED Green Associate/AP exams are
only available @ Prometric test centers.
 If you pass the LEED Green Associate portion of the
exam but fail the specialty portion of the exam, you
will be awarded the LEED Green Associate credential.
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EXAM FORMAT
Exam Languages Available
LEED Green
Associate
English, Arabic, Brazilian, Portuguese,
Chinese, French, German,
Japanese,Korean, Spanish
LEED AP BD+C English, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese,
Chinese, French, Spanish
• 100 multiple choice questions
• Duration : 2 hours
• passing score – 170 out of 200
• some questions are not counted
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EXAM REGISTRATION FEE
LEED GA :
Students - $100
USGBC Members - $200
Non Members - $250
Specialty only :
• USGBC Members - $250
• Non Members - $350
Days Before
original Exam Date
Refunds Reschedule
30 days or more Yes Yes
3-29 days Yes, $50
cancellation fee
Yes, $50
Rescheduling fee
0-3 days No No
Rescheduling & Cancellation Policy
Combined:
• USGBC Members - $400
• Non Members - $550

8. REGISTRATION PROCESS
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Step 1: Create a new account with USGBC
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9. Unique id is given
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Step 2: Login to your credentials account: Register
for the exam
REGISTRATION PROCESS
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10. SCHEDULE
PROMETRIC
TEST
CENTER
REMOTE
PROCTRED
ONLINE
EXAM
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REGISTRATION PROCESS
Step 3: Schedule your exam by visiting
prometric.com/gbci.
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11. Go to website: https://www.prometric.com/gbci
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REGISTRATION PROCESS
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REGISTRATION PROCESS
1.Prometric Center: Locate & Schedule Exam
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REGISTRATION PROCESS
2.Remote Proctored Online Exam: 3 step process
System Check1)
Download & Install Pro Proctor Application
2)
Launch The Exam3)
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EXAM SPECIFICATIONS
S/No Knowledge Domains Points
1 LEED Process 16
2 Integrative Strategies 8
3 Location & Transportation 7
4 Sustainable Sites 7
5 Water Efficiency 9
6 Energy and Atmosphere 10
7 Materials & Resources 9
8 Indoor Environmental Quality 8
9 Project Surroundings & Public
Outreach
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EXAM SPECIFICATIONS
S/No Knowledge Domains Ques
1 LEED Process 8
2 Integrative Strategies 9
3 Location & Transportation 9
4 Sustainable Sites 9
5 Water Efficiency 9
6 Energy and Atmosphere 14
7 Materials & Resources 12
8 Indoor Environmental Quality 11
9 Project Surroundings & Public
Outreach
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REFERENCES
1. U.S. Green Building Council. LEED Building Design and Construction
Reference Guide. v4 e-Document (PDF) Edition. U.S. Green Building
Council, 2019.
2. “Green building incentive strategies.” U. S. Green Building Council,
2014.
3. U.S. Green Building Council. Guide to LEED Certification: Commercial.
U.S. Green Building Council, 2014.
4. U.S. Green Building Council. Foundations of LEED. U.S. Green
Building Council, 2009.
5. U.S. Green Building Council. LEED v4 for Building Design and
Construction Checklist. U.S. Green Building Council, 2016.
6. “LEED Online: Register a project.” U.S. Green Building Council, 2014.
7. “LEED Certification Fees.” U.S. Green Building Council, 2014.
8. “Addenda Database.” U.S. Green Building Council.
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