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This “LEED Green Associate Study Guide” is your must have roadmap to becoming a LEED Green Associate and LEED AP.
Includes everything to get started and answers all your questions. Questions like how to prepare for the LEED certification exam, how to register and maintain your credential.
Includes free LEED resources, articles and practice questions.
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shadi abousamra
LEED TRAINER, SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT, UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR
Shadi AbouSamra is a LEED and WELL AP trainer, consultant and university professor. Specialized in sustainable design, LEED, and high-performance buildings.
He has trained over +5,000 professionals to pass the LEED Green Associate exam, LEED AP and WELL AP certification. Architects, Mechanical Engineers, Civil Engineers, Interior Designers and almost all stakeholders in the AEC industry.
Students worldwide have been prepared by Shadi from USA, UAE, Canada, KSA and many more.
His LEED GA exam preparation guide has simplified the preparation for the LEED certification exam and saved professionals their valuable time and money. Helping professionals scale their career and become more credible using live and on-demand training that has achieved a 100% LEED green associate pass rate. Even opening new opportunities that are tailored for LEED Green Associate jobs and higher salaries.
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WHAT DOES GA STAND FOR IN LEED
GA stands for Green Associate which is a foundational level certification. It equips AEC professionals with skills to implement sustainability in both design and community. However, bear in mind that GA is an acronym that is no longer accepted by USGBC. A professional who has earned the credential will be titled LEED Green Associate and not LEED GA.
WHAT IS A LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE?
A LEED Green Associate is a well recognized accreditation developed by USGBC for professionals to implement green building practices and support the team working on LEED projects. Hence is a professional that designs and executes with sustainable practices. One of the best ways to demonstrate familiarity with green construction in non-technical areas . It showcases that the holder has proven level of knowledge in sustainable design, LEED certification process, and operations.
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE VS LEED AP
The LEED Green Associate credential is the foundational, entry-level accreditation for professionals that showcases the general overview of green building and the LEED rating system. Whereas LEED AP is the upgrade, professionals have the technical knowledge to handle the certification process. LEED APs know the different options, requirements, formulas and calculation process to earn the points and prerequisites. As a summary LEED Green Associate professionals understand the LEED certification process with green building principles, whereas professionals that have earned the LEED AP know more technical features in LEED, can calculate and achieve the targeted credits.
WHAT OTHER LEED CERTIFICATION ARE THERE FOR ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS?
Since LEED GA is considered the foundation to sustainability, the LEED AP certification provides advanced knowledge in sustainability. Also since LEED only focuses on reducing impact on the environment, the WELL AP certification acts as a complimentary certification to LEED with a focus on the occupant health and well-being.
The LEED Green Associate is the best starting point to learn the basics of green buildings and LEED. Professionals usually take the LEED GA exam first, then LEED AP BD+C and WELL AP for the best learning outcome. The best way to pass the LEED certification exam is using this LEED Green Associate prep course.
WHY SHOULD YOU PURSUE THE LEED GA CERTIFICATION?
So what does GA stand for really, other than being the acronym for Green Associate? Simply put, getting the LEED Green Associate certification increases one’s credibility, authority and knowledge in green building practices like energy efficiency.
When it comes to green, energy-efficient construction, nobody does it better than the LEED. By earning this certificate, you act as an asset to companies by using your title to win more projects and streamline the certification process when working on LEED projects.
HOW TO PASS THE LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM
Passing the LEED certification exam can be a straightforward process. By following the steps outlined below, to become LEED accredited in just a few weeks.
To begin, it’s a good idea to gather free LEED resources such as the LEED Green Associate candidate handbook or sign up to access the LEED Ebook, which provides links to free resources like practice exams.
1. LEARN THE LEED CERTIFICATION COURSE MATERIALS
A solid approach is to create a study plan. You can do this by learning the LEED certification course materials using study guides, reference books, webinars, but the best LEED study material is to go for a simplified LEED Green Associate course that saves time and makes sure you pass the non-refundable LEED exam using easy to follow LEED Green Associate videos.
2. EXERCISE ON LEED PRACTICE TESTS
After studying for the LEED certification exam, it’s essential to exercise using credible practice exams that simulates the difficulty of the official exam. Even if you know the LEED Green Associate study material, tricky exam questions can be the reason you fail. By passing several credible LEED practice questions you ensure that you’re prepared to succeed.
3. REVIEW YOUR WEAK POINTS USING FLASHCARDS
Based on your performance on the practice exams, focus on reviewing weaker areas. Instead of retaking a full LEED GA course. It’s helpful to use LEED flashcards, which present key terms in a question-and-answer format. Once you’ve reviewed the material and performed well on practice exams, you’re ready for the official exam.
4. REGISTER FOR THE LEED GA EXAM
How to register for LEED GA exam? First create a USGBC account, purchase the official LEED Green Associate exam, LEED AP, or combined exam, and you’ll receive a USGBC ID. With this ID, go to the Prometric website to schedule your exam at a test center or take it online from home.
After completing the exam, you’ll be notified whether you passed or failed immediately, but your official score will be emailed within a few hours. Within 24 to 72 hours, you’ll be able to download your credentials from your USGBC account, and you can add your accreditation to your email signature, resume, and social media profiles like LinkedIn.
MAINTAINING YOUR CREDENTIAL
Your LEED credential is valid for two years. To maintain it, you need to complete 15 CE hours, which can be earned by working on LEED projects, watching videos, writing articles, attending exhibitions, or by passing the LEED AP exam to renew and upgrade your status.
HOW MANY QUESTIONS ARE IN THE LEED GA EXAM
There are a total of 100 multiple questions on the LEED GA exam, no essays or fill in the blanks. But there are questions where you need to choose 2 or 3 correct answers.
The LEED certification exam is 2 hours long and is scored over 200. The minimum score required is 170/200 to earn the title. No deductions for incorrect answers.
The 100 questions consists of 9 subjects as follows:
- LEED Process, 16 questions
- Integrative Strategies, 8 questions
- Location and transportation, 7 questions
- Sustainable sites, 7 questions
- Water efficiency, 9 questions
- Energy and atmosphere, 10 questions
- Material and resources, 9 questions
- Indoor environmental quality, 8 questions
- Project surroundings and public outreach, 11 questions
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM COST
The LEED Green Associate exam costs 250$ for non-USGBC members and 200$ for USGBC members. If you are a university student, meaning you are enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD or a similar program. The LEED GA exam fee will be reduced to 100$.
Whereas the LEED AP exam is 350$ if you are already a LEED Green Associate. Students get a 100$ discount which brings the price down to 250$ for the LEED AP exam.
This brings the total LEED exam cost to 600$ if you need to become a LEED GA and then upgrade to the LEED AP. Whereas you can take a combined 4 hour exam in one sitting for 550$ and become a LEED AP directly.
It is good to note the above fees are the official LEED exam fees and does not include any books, the LEED certification online course, practice exams or similar LEED study material. On average a LEED Green Associate course costs anywhere between 400$-800$ and books around 200$. Not to mention the limitation of having to show up on a specific time and day for 3 months, which can be an issue to most professionals with long and unstable working hours.
This archiroots simplified LEED green associate exam prep is both on-demand, allowing users to prepare at their own pace. Values professional’s time, which takes 2 weeks or less for only 30 minutes a day and is the least expensive with a money-back guarantee so has no risk of failing a non-refundable exam. Signup to learn more!
CAN ANYONE BE LEED CERTIFIED?
- Yes, anyone can take the LEED Green Associate exam. No matter if you are an Architect, Engineer, Facility Manager, Developer, Interior Designer, Landscape Architect, Lighting Designer, Owner or not even in the building industry sector.
- There is no LEED Green Associate requirement, no experience, training hours, specific discipline or anything like that is required. The only requirement is to be above 18 years old to be eligible to take on the exam.
- Whereas the LEED AP exam requires a LEED Green Associate credential holder. Meaning the candidate should have passed the GA exam, making sure it is not expired. No other requirement is needed, not even work experience for the LEED AP exam.
IS BECOMING A LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE WORTH IT?
The LEED Green Associate is worth it, especially considering most building industry related job opportunities and client demands revolve around candidates that hold the LEED Green Associate and LEED AP credential. If you are looking to increase credibility, authority, land senior roles, get more clients and increase your knowledge on green buildings and LEED building features then this certification is worth looking into.
IS LEED CERTIFICATION HARD?
Yes, depending on your training, experience and which LEED certification. Many ask how hard is the LEED Green Associate exam? it is not as difficult as the LEED AP exam since it does not include calculations, formulas and table memorization. Depending on which training, study material and practice exams you take can have a major difference in perceiving the difficulty of the official exam.
Following this simplified LEED Green Associate training program by archiroots can be quite easy and fast. Making the learning process smooth for any professional even without any LEED experience or green building knowledge.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE?
Between 2 weeks to 3 months depending on the study material you take and the effort you put down to prepare. Typically it is common to find programs 3 months of preparation but using this simplified and proven LEED course you can become a LEED Green Associate in 2 weeks or even less. So how long to study for LEED Green Associate? You just need 30 minutes a day to learn all material in 1 week and you need to take 1 practice exam a day for 1 week to make sure you pass the official exam, taking you a total of 2 weeks.
IS THE LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM OPEN BOOK?
No, the LEED Green Associate exam is not open book and you cannot take a cheat sheet or anything with you to the exam. Everything you need will be accessible in the examination room. Even a calculator is not allowed since it is included in the computer. No keys, no watches or any accessory will be allowed, all will be taken to the locker room. No supporting material will be given, not even an embedded PDF, you will have to depend on what you studied.
