Course Description

The LEED® Green Associate course provides the fundamentals of sustainable building concepts and the LEED Rating System.   The course is for anyone who is involved in the decision making process of the design, construction and operation of a building.  Additionally, the course is designed to help industry professionals streamline their education process in preparing for the GBCI’s LEED Green Associate exam.  

Course Learning Objectives

  • Understand and support green design, construction, and operations
  • Identify the key components of the LEED Application Process and LEED Rating Systems
  • Describe the environmental issues and concepts of each LEED credit category
  • Describe successful green building and LEED strategies
  • Prepare for the LEED Green Associate Exam

Topics Covered

  • Green Building Basics
  • LEED and the LEED Process
  • Sustainable Design for sites, water, energy, materials, and indoor
  • environment
  • Innovation in Design and earning regional priorities
  • Exam study references and test taking strategies

What’s Included

  • #1 Selling LEED Green Associate Study Guide
  • 14 hours of in-class instruction
  • Experienced LEED AP instructor
  • 8 hrs of MP3 recordings of LEED Fundamentals
  • 60 day access to 4 electronic exams (100 questions each) that tests your knowledge and readiness for the actual exam
  • Electronic flashcards
  • Lunch and snacks will be provided both days

See 2013 Schedule for list of training locations and dates.