Nov
28
2011
After the LEED Green Associate Exam
By admin
Congratulations! You are now a LEED Green Associate. What’s next? If you have pursued this LEED Certification simply out of curiosity and interest, you may consider participating in a LEED project and utilizing your new-found knowledge in your business. If, after pursuing this certification, you see the value in advancing to the next tier in the LEED Rating System, then you are required (by the USGBC) to participate on a LEED Project before you continue to the LEED AP with Specialty designation.
The USGBC has a directory of all projects that have been registered with the intention of receiving a LEED Certification. The USGBC has been slightly vague about what constitutes participation in a LEED project. In the end, you must have a project administrator write a letter of attestation for you, as proof of your contributions. If you do not have the flexibility in your work schedule to participate in a live LEED project, you may consider taking an internship that will give you the equivalent credit. One such project is Everblue Training Institute’s LEED Project Experience Online. This is a five-week online internship that teaches students all about the documentation that is required in the LEED project process.
Once the USGBC has recognized and accepted your LEED Project Experience, they will deem you eligible to take the LEED AP with Specialty exam. It is again recommended that you enroll in a LEED exam prep course to increase your chances of passing the exam. Some LEED training companies will provide students who took the LEED Green Associate training with a discount if they return to that company for LEED AP training. Decide which LEED AP specialty is appropriate for you and your career. Follow the same study habits as you did for the LEED Green Associate exam, and see how well you do on the LEED AP exam!
The USGBC has a directory of all projects that have been registered with the intention of receiving a LEED Certification. The USGBC has been slightly vague about what constitutes participation in a LEED project. In the end, you must have a project administrator write a letter of attestation for you, as proof of your contributions. If you do not have the flexibility in your work schedule to participate in a live LEED project, you may consider taking an internship that will give you the equivalent credit. One such project is Everblue Training Institute’s LEED Project Experience Online. This is a five-week online internship that teaches students all about the documentation that is required in the LEED project process.
Once the USGBC has recognized and accepted your LEED Project Experience, they will deem you eligible to take the LEED AP with Specialty exam. It is again recommended that you enroll in a LEED exam prep course to increase your chances of passing the exam. Some LEED training companies will provide students who took the LEED Green Associate training with a discount if they return to that company for LEED AP training. Decide which LEED AP specialty is appropriate for you and your career. Follow the same study habits as you did for the LEED Green Associate exam, and see how well you do on the LEED AP exam!