This document is an overview of a presentation led by Jeff Nippes on obtaining LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credentials, which are essential for professionals in the green building industry. It covers the history of LEED, credential options, maintenance requirements, and resources for achieving LEED certification. The document highlights the growing importance of green building practices and the economic benefits associated with LEED certification.

1. Welcome!Thank you for joining us. We will begin shortly. Presentation: Take the LEEDLength: 1 HourPresenter: Jeff Nippes

2. About the Presenter Jeff Nippes is the Director of Content Development for RedVector.com, the leader in online education for the design and construction industry. Jeff has been with RedVector for seven years. Jeff currently oversees the management of RedVector’s 1,100 online courses, manages over 200 authors, produces and hosts RedVector webinars, and manages the accreditations and license management teams. He also supervises the development process of new content - from source document to instructional design through approval from various governmental and organizational entities. Jeff has more than 10 years of experience in online development. Prior to joining the RedVector team, Jeff developed e-Catalogs for the automotive industry and was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force for six years. He has a B.S. in Advertising with a marketing emphasis from the University of Florida and is a credential LEED Green Associate.

3. Objective: Help You Make Educated Decisions About LEED CredentialsHow do I get LEED Credentials? What does LEED V3 mean? What are the prerequisites? How do I maintain my credentials – What are the continuing education requirements? How do I report my continuing education to the GBCI? What if I was credentialed under an older version of LEED?

4. AgendaReview brief history of LEED accreditation and the Roles of the USGBC and GBCIDiscuss LEED V3 credential optionsDiscuss credential maintenance program (CMP)Discuss prescriptive credential maintenance program (PCMP) Identify resources available to help you reach your LEED Credentialing goals

5. USGBCFounded in 1993Established LEEDThe U.S. Green Building Council is sometimes confused for a government agency or entity, but it is not; it is a private 501(c)(3), membership based non-profit organizationComprised of 78 local affiliates18,000 member companies and organizations140,000+ LEED Professional Credential holders

6. LEEDLEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental DesignAn internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts

7. GBCIGreen Building Certification InstituteThe Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) was established in 2008 with the support of the U.S. Green Building Council to manage the LEED Building Certification and the Professional Accreditation ProcessesGBCI provides balanced, objective management of the LEED professional credentials

8. LEED V3 - What is new for accreditation? Adding tiers to credentials LEED Green AssociateLEED AP with SpecialtyLEED Fellow (under development)Adding Credential Maintenance Program (CE) Changing focus of exams

9. Why Get Credentialed? U.S. Green Building Council Green Jobs Studyhttp://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=6435Construction Economic ImpactFrom 2000–2008, the green construction market has:Generated $173 billion dollars in GDPSupported over 2.4 million jobsProvided $123 billion dollars in labor earningsFrom 2009–2013, this study forecasts that green construction will:Generate an additional $554 billion dollars in GDPSupport over 7.9 million jobsProvide $396 billion in labor earnings

10. White Paper - An Inconvenient Valuehttp://www.awarenessintoaction.com/whitepapers/getting-the-true-assessment-of-a-leed-certified-buildings-value.htmlLEED-certified buildings can generate a 7 to 12 percent increase in net operating income by reducing operating costs. An initial investment of 2 percent in green design can benefit the owner tenfold in savings.

11. Getting Started All things being equal we all fit into one of 4 categories:No LEED CredentialsGreen Associate Credentialed LEED AP Without specialty (Anyone Credentialed under LEED 2.2., 2.0 or any version prior to the Spring of 2009, commonly called Legacy LEED AP)LEED AP with Specialty BD+C, O+M, ID+C, ND, Homes

12. Polling Question What type of LEED credentials do you have?LEED AP without SpecialtyLEED AP with SpecialtyLEED Green AssociateNo LEED Credentials

13. LEED Professionals: By the NumbersGreen Associate: 8,230LEED AP with Specialty: 23,577BD+C: 20,605LEED AP without Specialty: 124,282

14. Getting Started- How do I get a Credential? What are the prerequisites and how do I apply? Go to www.gbci.orgThey are the law when it comes to credentialing.

15. Getting Started Summary Register with the GBCIReview eligibility requirementsReview candidate handbookStudy, Study, StudyUse all resources available, study guides, exam prep, test prep

16. How Do I Maintain My Credential?Credential Maintenance ProgramThe Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) was developed by the GBCI to ensure that LEED professionals stay abreast of and understand the latest developments in green building. A LEED Green Associate is required to complete 15 hours of continuing education every 2 years (on the anniversary of passing the exam), with 3 of those hours obtained from an approved program specific to the LEED rating system, credit categories, and LEED updates. LEED APs need to have 30 hours of CE every 2 years (on the anniversary of passing the exam), with 6 of those hours obtainedfrom an approved program specific to the LEED rating system, credit categories, and LEED updates.

17. Acceptable Delivery MethodsProfessional Development- Continuing Education Courses – Must be ERB approvedLIVE PresentationsSelf StudyCollege and University CoursesCertificates, professional licenses, and credentialsCommittee and volunteer workAuthorshipLEED project participation

18. LEED AP without SpecialtyOption 1, Do nothing, no further action required, you will remain in the LEED professional directory.Option 2, Upgrade to LEED with SpecialtyUpgrade through Re-testing, Take the LEEDwith Specialty ExamUpgrade through prescriptive credential maintenance

19. How Do I Upgrade My Credential? For LEED APs without specialty, credentialed under a previous version of LEED2 options, upgrade through Prescriptive Credential Maintenance (only for BD+C, O+M and ID+C)NCBD+CCI ID+CEB O+MRetestNote: Upgrading through Prescriptive is a limited time offer. The last enrollment window closes in the fall of 2011, after whichthe only option will be to re-test.

20. Suggestions for Success with Your CredentialGet familiar with the source (GBCI & USGBC) Get a Green Power Team, Colleagues, Resources etc.Use social media, forums, discussion boards

21. RedVector’s Green TeamRumanda Young, Ph.D.,RLA, AICP, LEED AP ND U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Author and presenter of USGBC approved courses and webinars. Andy Manzini, NAHB CGP, CGC National Green Building Inc. Green building verifier.Author of RedVector online courses and webinars. Mark Dekay, Associate Professor University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design, authored several books on sustainable design, provides material for RedVector/UT Certificate ProgramDr. Richard Kelso, Professor University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design

22. Summary Green Building is no longer a fad and just for tree huggers and environmentalistsThe future is nowGet the credentials you need to stay competitive in the marketplace Get the knowledge you need as we work towards a sustainable future

23. Questions?

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