Education Committee
Education programs advance the Chapter’s mission:
- Enhance knowledge about design, construction and operation of green buildings.
- Promote best practices and the LEED certification process.
- Learn from successes and challenges to move green building forward
Our Education Program consists of:
- LEED Green Associate and Accredited Professional Exam Preparation
- Credential Maintenance Program
- Green Jobs
Define yourself as a LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE
The LEED Green Associate credential demonstrates a solid and current foundation in green building principles and practices. LEED GA denotes basic knowledge of green design, construction and operations. LEED Green Associates enjoy a broad understanding of sustainability that bolsters their careers and enhances their lives.
LEED Green Associates earn their credential by passing a two-hour, computer-based exam comprising 100 randomly delivered multiple-choice questions. Access the candidate handbook for exam policies and procedures.
All LEED Green Associates are required to maintain their credential through continuing education. The Chapter provides CMP credit education opportunities.
Earn your LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL credential with specialty
The LEED AP exam measures your ability to understand and support green design, construction and operations. In addition, the exam also assesses your understanding of the LEED rating system and your ability to facilitate the certification process. You are eligible for the LEED AP with specialty credential if you have experience working on a LEED-registered project within the past three years.
LEED Accredited Professionals earn their credential by passing a four hour, two-part computer-based test
- Part one consists of 100 randomly delivered multiple-choice questions and must be completed within the first two hours of your exam appointment.
- Part two is comprised of 100 randomly delivered multiple-choice questions and must be completed in the second two hours of your exam appointment.
- The exam session should take approximately 4.5 hours total, or 2.5 hours for LEED Professionals.
- Your score will be available immediately at the end of the exam with a printed score report.
- A passing score is 170 or higher on a scale of 125 to 200.
Application Fees : GA $50, AP $100
EXAM FEE: GA $150 members $200 non- members, AP $300 Members, $450 Non-Members
Credential Maintenance Fee: $50 every two years both GA and AP
Credential Maintenance : continuing education hours every two years 15 GA, 30 AP
Once you receive your eligibility ID, schedule your exam through Prometric within a year of application.
There is a $50 cancellation or rescheduling fee within 30 days of your appointment.
2013 Calendar of Educational Events
Note: Dates are subject to change. To receive current event invitations joint our mailing list.
- Green Jobs Seminar #1April
- CMP Seminar Topic: LEED v4 (March)
- LEED Green Associate Course 1 (March)
- Green Jobs Fair #1 (April)
- Green Jobs Seminar #2 (May)
- CMP Seminar Topic: OIGP’s Green Permits (May 28, 2013)
- CMP Seminar – LEED Implementation in PR: Local Case Study (June 11, 2013)
- LEED Accredited Professional Course 1 (June)
- Green Jobs Fair #2 (July)
- Green Jobs Seminar #3 (August)
- CMP Seminar Topic: Indoor Air Quality in LEED Projects (August 28, 2013)
- LEED Green Associate Course 2 @ CAAPPR (September 27 & 28, 2013)
- CMP Seminar – Topic: TBD (October 29, 2013)
- Green Jobs Fair #3 (October)
- Green Jobs Seminar #4 (November)
- CMP Seminar – Topic: How to Write Specifications for a LEED Project (November 26, 2013)
- CMP Seminar Topic: Energy Modeling (December 5, 2013)
- LEED Accredited Professional Course 1 (December )
- Green Jobs Fair #4 (December)
