Workshop: LEED Green Associate Exam Prep

Workshop Description

Distinguish yourself with a LEED Credential

Join the momentum of the emerging green building movement and distinguish yourself with the new LEED Associate credential. The LEED Green Associate credential is for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. This credential focuses on basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations.

USGBC-NCC’s full-day LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Workshop is designed to prepare you to pass the test with confidence--the first time. Participants will receive an eligibility certificate to take the LEED Green Associate exam upon completion of this course.

The workshop will focus on the key information necessary to pass the LEED Green Associate exam, including: LEED implementation process, project site factors, water management, energy impacts, synergistic opportunities, stakeholder involvement in innovation, project surroundings, public outreach & test taking tips and strategies.

Workshop Benefits

• Get the edge you need to confidently pass the LEED exam the first time
• Learn from skilled and experienced LEED faculty members
• Break down the complex LEED system into plain language
• Explore real world projects to help you better understand and remember the material and put the concepts to practice
• Gain eligibility to take the LEED Green Associate exam

Included in this Workshop

• In-class practice exam & take-home exam that accurately reflect the types of questions you’ll see on the test
• USGBC-NCC workbook that summarizes the material and helps you follow the outline of the course

About the Instructor: Alex Spilger

Additional Resources

Many of our workshop participants have passed the Green Associate exam using only the workbook and sample exams provided in class; in fact, several recently passed the exam the very next morning.  That said, if you are looking for additional resources, there are a few listed below that may be more helpful than others. When considering purchasing additional resources, keep in mind that the workbooks participants receive during our exam prep workshop summarize the important exam-specific information from each of the resources listed below.  The resources below are not required to pass the exam.

• The Building Design & Construction Reference Guide, 2009 Edition OR The Green Interior Design & Construction Reference Guide, 2009 Edition
• Guide to Purchasing Green Power – Produced by the Environmental Protection Agency (Free download)
• The Treatment by LEED of the Environmental Impact of HVAC Refrigerants (Free download)
• Guidance on Innovation in Design Credits and Credit Interpretation Requests (Free download)
• LEED Green Associate Exam Candidate Handbook

Questions about this workshop? Please email us.

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Refund and Cancellation Policy

• If you cancel by March 9, 2010, you will receive an 80% refund.
• If you cancel between March 10 - March 17, 2010, you will receive a 20% refund.
• A colleague from the same company may replace your reservation for an event or workshop with at least 24 hour notice.
• Should USGBC-NCC have to postpone or reschedule the workshop or event, you will receive a 100% refund.
• Registration cannot be transferred to another workshop or event.