9 things you should know about the leed ap exam
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We’re counting down the9 things you should know
about the LEED AP exam
What is
About the LEED Rating SystemBUILDINGS BECOME LEED CERTIFIED (NOT PEOPLE OR PRODUCTS)
INDIVIDUALS BECOME LEED ACCREDITED (NOT CERTIFIED)
FIRMS BECOME USGBC NATIONAL MEMBERS (NOT PEOPLE)
LEED v4 Process: Credit Categories
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Materials & Resou
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Energy & Atm
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Water Efficien
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Sustainable Sites
Locatio
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Integrative Design Cred
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LEED Credentials
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TIER I
TIER II
FELLOW
Who is LEED Accreditation
for
Why would I want aLEED AP Credential
Career Opportunities
C ompetitive AdvantageValidation
What are the eligibilityRequirements
to take the LEED AP exam
LEED project experience isNO Longer Required
For the f irst time, LEED project experience
competency will be assessedwithin the LEED AP exam
-BUT-
What’s theLEED AP EXAM
like
Exam Format
100 QuestionsMultiple choice
Computer- Based2 Hours Long
Exam Development
The exams assess candidates’ abilities at three hierarchical
cognitive levels: Recall, Application, and Analysis.
Recal l Items: Ability to recall factual material
Application Items:Ability to solve a problem/scenario
using principles from exam references Analysis Items:
Ability to break the problem down into its components to create a solution. Evaluate the
relationship or interactions of these elements.
Exam Questions- Resources
1. Rating systems2. Certification resources3. Calculations4. Forms5. Guidance documents 6. LEED Online registration forms
TASK DOMAINSTask Domains identify the skills to address “What
does a LEED professional need to do?”
Knowledge DomainsKnowledge Domains address the concepts related to “What does a LEED professional need to know?”
Knowledge DomainsLEED Process (8 Questions)
Integrative Strategies (9 Questions)
Location & Transportation (9 Questions)
Sustainable Sites (9 Questions)
Water Efficiency (9 Questions)
Energy & Atmosphere (14 Questions)
Materials & Resources (12 Questions)
Indoor Environmental Quality (11 Questions)
Project Surroundings & Public Outreach (4 Questions)
TASK DOMAINS
Communicate broad and basic green building
concepts to team or colleagues
Research and create a library of
sustainable building materials
Assist others with
sustainability goals
Create project profiles/case
release studies/press
Serve as a green advocate to clients, team members, & general public (e.g. why green building)
Stay current on any updates to LEED and green strategies in general
Navigate in LEED Online
Assist project leader with LEED
correspondence to all project team members
(consultants, contractors, owner,
etc.)
Assist in managing
documentation process
Assist in managing timeline of
LEED certification
1.LEED Project and Team Coordination, 2.LEED Certification Process,3.Analyses Required for LEED Credits
How Do I
for the LEED AP Exam
Registering for the Exam1. Create an account with USGBC.org if
you do not have one already
2. Log in to your Credentials account via the USGBC ® site
3. Verify that the name you enter in matches the name of the ID you will present at the test center
4. Select the LEED AP exam and follow the instructions for the application
5. You will be redirected to prometric.com/GBCI to schedule your exam date and location
How Do I
for the LEED AP Exam
GBRI’s extensive Exam Prep Program gives you everything
you need to successfully complete the LEED AP exam –All in one complete package.
When you purchase our LEED AP Exam Prep
LEED GA Exam Prepyou will also receive access to our
as a refresher or if you’re planning to take the combined LEED GA & LEED AP exam
GBRI’s LEED AP Exam Prep
also addresses
Task DomainsKnowledge Domains
LEED Project Experience
through the following components…
Our LEED AP v4 BD+C online modules are designed to
help you pass your exam with ease. Each online module
comes on demand access to study material 24/7.
The online modules are also approved through AIA for 16
LU/HSW hours.
Online Modules
Our LEED AP v4 BD+C study guide succinctly provides the
information that you must know in order to pass the
exam.
It includes LEED background information, prerequisites and credits for each credit category along with tips.
Study Guide
Road Map
Our LEED AP Road Map will give you week-by-week
timeline that we recommend you use to navigate through
your exam prep materials and prepare for the exam.
Practice Questions
These are provided as a way to self-evaluate your progress and knowledge of each knowledge domain.
A. Learn to identify definitive words (MUST vs SHOULD, CAN, MAY, etc.)B. Identify the right answers.C. Identify why the wrong answers are wrong
400+ Practice questions
Mock Exams4 Mock Exams
2 Exams for LEED GA2 Exams for LEED AP
Mock exams are an excellent way to see how prepared you are for the
real exam.
Flashcards & Memory Charts
Our handy flashcards will help you to memorize
prerequisites and credits that you must know for the exam.
Memorization charts are included in the study guide in
the credit categories which they apply to.
to take the LEED exam
How much does it
Just the specialty exam if you are already a LEED Green Associate: USGBC/CaGBC members/full-time students: $250 (non-members: $350)
Combined exam (LEED Green Associate and LEED AP with specialty): USGBC/CaGBC members: $400 (non-members: $550)
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