LEED
“LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design): is the world's most widely used green building rating system in the world. Available for virtually all building types, LEED certification provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings, which offer environmental, social and governance benefits. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement, and it is backed by an entire industry of committed organizations and individuals paving the way for market transformation.”​
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Overarching Company: USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council)
LEED Scoring System
LEED Platinum
Need 80 - 100 Points
LEED Silver
Need 50 - 59 points
LEED Gold
Need 60 - 79 points
LEED Certified
Need 40 - 49 points
Personal Certifications
LEED Green Associates v4
“The LEED Green Associate exam measures general knowledge of green building practices and how to support others working on LEED projects.”. This is the base LEED certificate to get
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Price: $250 ($200 for USGBC members OR $100 for students)
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Exam: 2 hours 100 multiple choice questions
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Score Needed to Pass: 170 out of 200
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How to Retain: Earn 15 continuing education hours within two years of passing the exam
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Combined Exam: Can combine this exam with a LEED AP exam:
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Price for Combined: $550 or $400 for USGBC members
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LEED AP O+M
“LEED AP O+M distinguishes professionals implementing sustainable practices, improving performance, heightening efficiency and reducing environmental impact in existing buildings through enhanced operations and maintenance. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance rating system.”
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Time: 2 hour exam
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Format: 100 multiple choice questions
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Price: $350 or $250 for USGBC members
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Score Needed to Pass: 170 out of 200
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Prerequisite: LEED Green Associate credential + 18 years of age or older
LEED AP ND
“LEED AP ND applies to individuals participating in the planning, design and development of sustainable, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system.”
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Time: 2 hour exam
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Format: 100 multiple choice questions
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Price: $350 or $250 for USGBC members
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Score Needed to Pass: 170 out of 200
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Prerequisite: LEED Green Associate credential + 18 years of age or older
LEED AP ID+C
“LEED AP 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. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system”
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Time: 2 hour exam
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Format: 100 multiple choice questions
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Price: $350 or $250 for USGBC members
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Score Needed to Pass: 170 out of 200
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Prerequisite: LEED Green Associate credential + 18 years of age or older
LEED AP Homes
“LEED AP Homes is suited for those involved in the design and construction of healthy, durable homes that use fewer resources and produce less waste. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for Homes rating system.”
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Time: 2 hour exam
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Format: 100 multiple choice questions
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Price: $350 or $250 for USGBC members
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Score Needed to Pass: 170 out of 200
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Prerequisite: LEED Green Associate credential + 18 years of age or older
LEED AP BD+C
“LEED AP BD+C suits professionals with expertise in the design and construction phases of green buildings serving the commercial, residential, education and healthcare sectors. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for New Construction, LEED for Schools and LEED for Core and Shell rating systems.”
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Time: 2 hour exam
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Format: 100 multiple choice questions
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Price: $350 or $250 for USGBC members
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Score Needed to Pass: 170 out of 200
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Prerequisite: LEED Green Associate credential + 18 years of age or older