Take our Green Training Survey

Posted on 27. Jun, 2011 by in Energy, LEED Training, News, Sustainability, Triple Bottom Line, Water

Green Training Survey

Take our Green Training Survey

EcoPotential is always looking for opportunities to exceed the training needs of green building and sustainability professionals.  Our courses are taught mainly in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas.

Whether you are an architect, engineer, contractor, educator, city planner, building owner, Walmart supplier, etc., continuing education in the areas of environmental, financial and social sustainability is most likely in your training goals.

Although we offer the most popular green training courses, we want to customize our offerings to exceed your training needs.

If you have 2-3 minutes, complete this 5 question training survey and we’ll get busy providing the classes that you want.

Why Did You Become a LEED Professional

Posted on 03. Sep, 2010 by in LEED Training, News


Over 11,000 people have become a LEED Green Associate.  Want to see who they are?  Search the LEED Professional directory.

Share YOUR story! Why did you become a LEED Green Associate or LEED AP?

Leave reply below.

10 Steps to Become a LEED AP BD+C

Posted on 30. Aug, 2010 by in LEED Training, News

  1. Pass the LEED Green Associate exam.
  2. Determine Eligibility
    1. “Candidates must have experience, within three years of application, with a project registered for or certified in one of the LEED Rating Systems.”  www.gbci.org
  3. Read the LEED AP BD+C Candidate Handbook.
  4. Attend the 2-Day course with EcoPotential
  5. Study 2 to 6 months.  A study plan, standard reference guide and flash cards are provided with the EcoPotential course.
  6. Take practice exams.  These exams are provided with the EcoPotential course.
  7. When scoring at least 80% on practice exams, apply for the LEED AP BD+C exam.
  8. Once GBCI accepts your exam application, register for your exam.
  9. Once you have registered for your exam, schedule the date of your exam.
  10. Take the 2 hour exam and pass!

How long does it take?  2 to 6 months

Who should become a LEED AP BD+C?

“For professionals participating in the design and construction  phases  of high performance, healthful, durable, affordable, and environmentally sound commercial, institutional, and high-rise residential buildings, the LEED AP Building Design + Construction exam is designed to measure your knowledge and skill in understanding the LEED Rating System and ability to facilitate the project certification process.” www.gbci.org

How much does it cost to become a LEED AP BD+C?  $1,000.00

  • EcoPotential Training Course paid to EcoPotential
    • $600   ( 2-day course)
  • Application Fee paid to GBCI  (paid at step 7 above)
    • $100
  • Exam Fee paid to GBCI (paid at step 8 above)
    • $250
  • Credential Maintenance Program renewal fee paid to GBCI
    • $50 paid every 2 years

10 Steps to Become a LEED Green Associate

Posted on 30. Aug, 2010 by in LEED Training, News

  1. Determine Eligibility
    1. Candidates must have experience in the form of EITHER involvement on a project registered for LEED certification OR current or previous employment in a sustainable field of work OR enrollment in or completion of an education program that addresses green building principles. Only one of these criteria must be met to demonstrate eligibility.  The EcoPotential course meets the education program option.
  2. Read the LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook.
  3. Attend the 2-Day course with EcoPotential
  4. Study 2 to 10 weeks.  A 239 page study guide is provided with the EcoPotential course.
  5. Take practice exams.  These exams are provided with the EcoPotential course.
  6. When scoring at least 80% on practice exams, apply for the LEED Green Associate exam.
  7. Once GBCI accepts your exam application, register for your exam.
  8. Once you have registered for your exam, schedule the date of your exam.
  9. Study utilizing flashcards and mp3 recordings. These are provided with EcoPotential course.
  10. Take the 2 hour exam and pass!

How long does it take?  4 to 12 weeks

Who should become a LEED Green Associate?

“For professionals who support green building design, construction, and operations, the LEED Green Associate credential denotes basic knowledge of green building principles and practices and LEED.”  This is also the first step in becoming a LEED AP.

How much does it cost to become a LEED Green Associate?  $750

  • EcoPotential Training Course paid to EcoPotential
    • $450   ( 2-day course)
  • Application Fee paid to GBCI  (paid at step 6 above)
    • $50
  • Exam Fee paid to GBCI (paid at step 7 above)
    • $200
  • Credential Maintenance Program renewal fee paid to GBCI
    • $50 paid every 2 years

LEED Green Associate Frequently Asked Questions

Posted on 26. Aug, 2010 by in LEED Training, News

The Green Building Certification Institute has a great section on their website to answer most of your FAQs about becoming a LEED Green Associate.

Check it out at:

http://www.gbci.org/org-nav/contact/credentialing-faq/leed-green-associate-faq.aspx

Why Paying for Training Pays Off

Posted on 24. Aug, 2010 by in LEED Training, News

According to a recent study by the Construction Industry Institute, employers can expect the following when they invest in training:

  1. Up to a 300% return on workforce development investment
  2. Increased Productivity
  3. Reduction in Employee Turnover
  4. Improvements in Work Quality, Satisfaction, and Safety

“The economy will recover, and it is good business sense to be prepared….it is more critical now to invest in training and certifying the industry’s workforce.”

Make your training dollars count by investing in training that provides nationally recognized credentials.

Check out our latest training schedule at:

http://ecopotential.net/training/

Karen Stewart, LEED AP

Green Building: Jobs of the Future

Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by in Green Jobs, LEED Training

Trying to decide if becoming a LEED Green Associate is right for you?

Watch this great video from the Washington State Department of Ecology about the benefits of green building and preparing for future jobs.

 

Green building is embedded in the future careers for architects, engineers, building trades, real estate professionals, and just about anyone who has decision making responsibilities in the design, construction, operation, and deconstruction of a building. 

Quotes from the video:
“You better be thinking about green building, or the market will pass you by.”
“Green building is making construction jobs cool again.”
“Good job, good pay and doing the right thing for the environment.”

Note that the video recommends that students and young professionals should become LEED AP’s!  Great advice.  The first step in that direction is to become a LEED Green Associate.