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What is the LEED Green Associate?

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What is the LEED Green Associate?

The LEED Green Associate credential affirms a professional’s thorough comprehension of green building principles and practices. The LEED Green Associate exam measures general knowledge of green building practices and how to support others working on LEED projects. The exam is ideal for those new to green building.

How do you get a LEED Green Associate certification?

The application steps

  1. Log into your usgbc.org site user account, then navigate to Credentials.
  2. Select your exam of choice.
  3. Complete the exam registration process.
  4. Schedule exam date and location on prometric.com/gbci.

Is the LEED Green Associate exam difficult?

Taking a LEED AP Exam can be intimidating; after all, it’s a very difficult process to go through. Here at GBES, we are proud of our 95% pass rate for students attempting to pass the FIRST time. In order to help candidates along that process, here are some key tips and tricks to doing just that.

How do you become a Green Associate?

How Do I Become a LEED Green Associate? The Green Associate credential is earned by passing the 100-question LEED Green Associate exam administered by the Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). LEED GA is a prerequisite for the next level: LEED Accredited Professional, or LEED AP.

What is the difference between LEED AP and LEED Green Associate?

The 1) LEED Green Associate and the 2) LEED AP with specialty. The LEED Green Associate demonstrates a solid understanding of green building principles and practices. The LEED AP with specialty affirms advanced knowledge in specialized areas of green building and LEED certification.

What can LEED GA do?

LEED is the #1 recognized green building rating system in the world. Sometimes referred to as “LEED GA”, LEED Green associates have demonstrated knowledge of green building practices and standards related to the design, construction, usage and maintenance of buildings.

How much does it cost to take the LEED Green Associate exam?

LEED Testing Fees: The LEED Green Associate exam costs $200 for USGBC members, $250 for non-members, and $100 for students. There is also an $80 credential maintenance fee every two years. The LEED AP exam is $250 for USGBC members and $350 for non-members, if they have already passed the LEED Green Associate Exam.

What is the difference between LEED AP and LEED green Associate?