You may have heard the rumor; the USGBC has changed the structure of the LEED exam process! I know the idea of an exam send most people over the edge but this is actually good news. The USGBC has created multiple levels to the accreditation process to better suit the needs of all those within the green building profession whether they are participate in the certification process or not.
The levels of certification are as follows
LEED Green Associate:
This exam is designed for the professional in the fringes of the green building industry such as, real estate agents, city planners, or possibly sale representative of a sustainable building material.
In order to take the exam one must document their position within the industry, pass the exam, and then pledge to complete 15 hours of green building continual education within two years years by enrolling in the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).
LEED AP+:
This is a 2 part exam and consists of the following specialties:
Building Design and Construction (BD+C)
Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
Operation and Maintenance (O+M)
Neighborhood Development (ND)
Of course this section is most similar to passed LEED exams and would be the path to chose if you are in the green building profession as one who will be working on the front lines of a LEED project or projects.
In order to take the exam one must document their position within the industry, pass the exam, which consists of two parts: The first part is the same exam as the Green Associate, focusing on general knowledge. The second part is passing a specialization exam of your choosing. Once passed, the candidate must pledge to complete 30 hours of green building continual education within two years by enrolling in the Credential Maintenance Program.
LEED Legacy:
This option is for those of us that are already LEED AP. Let me be clear, our work is done we do not need to do anything, we are LEED AP and always will be. HOWEVER, if you chose to become LEED AP+ you have a couple options:
1. Enrolling in the Credential Maintenance Program and committing to continual education before June 2011.
2. If you so desire you can also take part 2, the specialization section of the LEED AP + exam and commit to continual education.
I hope this helps clear up a few questions or concerns, for more information, contact me at carrie@ecd.gmail.com
The levels of certification are as follows
LEED Green Associate:
This exam is designed for the professional in the fringes of the green building industry such as, real estate agents, city planners, or possibly sale representative of a sustainable building material.
In order to take the exam one must document their position within the industry, pass the exam, and then pledge to complete 15 hours of green building continual education within two years years by enrolling in the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).
LEED AP+:
This is a 2 part exam and consists of the following specialties:
Building Design and Construction (BD+C)
Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
Operation and Maintenance (O+M)
Neighborhood Development (ND)
Of course this section is most similar to passed LEED exams and would be the path to chose if you are in the green building profession as one who will be working on the front lines of a LEED project or projects.
In order to take the exam one must document their position within the industry, pass the exam, which consists of two parts: The first part is the same exam as the Green Associate, focusing on general knowledge. The second part is passing a specialization exam of your choosing. Once passed, the candidate must pledge to complete 30 hours of green building continual education within two years by enrolling in the Credential Maintenance Program.
LEED Legacy:
This option is for those of us that are already LEED AP. Let me be clear, our work is done we do not need to do anything, we are LEED AP and always will be. HOWEVER, if you chose to become LEED AP+ you have a couple options:
1. Enrolling in the Credential Maintenance Program and committing to continual education before June 2011.
2. If you so desire you can also take part 2, the specialization section of the LEED AP + exam and commit to continual education.
I hope this helps clear up a few questions or concerns, for more information, contact me at carrie@ecd.gmail.com
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