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How to Obtain LEED Certification

All Professional LEED accreditation is administered through the GBCI and can be achieved on one of three levels:

  • Green Associate
  • LEED AP with Designate
  • LEED Fellow

To achieve accreditation, the individual must demonstrate an understanding of green building techniques by successfully passing the respective exam with a minimum score of 170. These exams are administered by the GBCI. The current list of Professional Credentialing Exam titles offered by GBCI includes the following:

  • LEED Green Associates
  • LEED AP Building Design + Construction (available September 15, 2009)
  • LEED AP Homes
  • LEED AP Interior Design + Construction (available September 15, 2009)
  • LEED AP Neighborhood Development (available 2010)
  • LEED AP Operations + Maintenance

Under LEED 2009, also known as LEED v3, an individual cannot become a LEED AP without first passing the Green Associates (GA) Exam. The LEED AP candidate has the option of taking the GA Exam as a stand-alone exam or taking both exams at the same time. Note that if a candidate takes both exams as one and fails either the GA portion or the LEED AP portion of the exam, the individual will not receive any accreditation from GBCI.

Steps to earn accreditation:

  1. Apply for an exam:
    • Log on to www.gbci.org, select My Credentials, and then set up a credentials account.
    • Apply for an exam from the Current Options tab.
    • Review and update your profile. Ensure that your name matches the I.D. that you will be using at the testing facilities.
    • Register for your exam.
  2. Sign up for one of Kaplan’s LEED Exam Prep courses:
    • Live Green Associates Exam Prep Course
    • Online Green Associates Exam Prep Course
    • LEED AP BD&C Exam Prep Course
  3. Purchase one of Kaplan’s learning aids:
    • Building Design and Construction Exam Study Guide
    • Building Design and Construction Flash Cards
    • Building Design and Construction Questions and Answers with Sample Exam
    • Building Design and Construction Learning System
  4. Pass the exam!




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