LEED Green Associate

For professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice, GBCI has created the LEED Green Associate credential, which denotes basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must have experience in the form of:
  • EITHER documented involvement on a LEED-registered project 
  • OR employment (or previous employment) in a sustainable field of work 
  • OR engagement in (or completion of) an education program that addresses green building principles.
Candidates are also required to agree to the Disciplinary and Exam Appeals Policy and Credential Maintenance Program and submit to an application audit.

Fees

USGBC national members
and full-time students		All others
 Application fee$50
 Exam fee (per exam appointment) 
$150$200
 Biennial CMP renewal fee$50


For answers to questions about pricing, eligibility requirements, and exam format, read the LEED Green Associate FAQs.

For a complete guide to the credentialing process including exam specifications and sample questions, read the LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook.

Apply now for the LEED Green Associate credential.