LEED PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Browse our catalog of LEED Professional Credentials and learn how to apply, register and prepare for a LEED professional credential exam. Be recognized for your knowledge and understanding of green building practices.

LEED Green Associate

LEED AP
Building Design & Construction

LEED AP Homes

LEED AP
Interior Design
& Construction

LEED AP Operations & Maintenance

LEED AP Neighborhood Development

LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE

For professionals who support green building design, construction, and operations, the LEED Green Associate credential denotes basic knowledge of green building principles and practices and LEED.


  

 



Eligibility requirements:
Candidates must have experience in the form of
  • EITHER documented involvement on a project registered or certified for LEED
  • 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 must also agree to the Disciplinary & Exam Appeals Policy, credential maintenance, and submit to an application audit. Learn more »

Fees: Learn more »
Application fee: $50
Exam fee: $150 for members and full-time students and $200 for all others
CMP renewal fee: $50 every two years

Credential maintenance requirements:
LEED Green Associates must maintain their credential by earning 15 continuing education (CE) hours every two-year reporting period. Learn more »

View more information and the Exam Guide

LEED AP BUILDING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

For professionals participating in the design and construction phases of high-performance, healthful, durable, affordable, and environmentally sound commercial, institutional, and high-rise residential buildings, the LEED AP Building Design + Construction exam is designed to measure your knowledge and skill in understanding the LEED Rating System and ability to facilitate the project certification process.



Eligibility requirements:
Candidates must have experience in the form of documented involvement on a project registered or certified for LEED.
Candidates must also agree to the Disciplinary & Exam Appeals Policy, credential maintenance, and submit to an application audit. Learn more »

Fees: Learn more »
Application fee: $100
Exam fee:
Combined exam: $300 for members and $450 for non-members
Specialty exam only: $150 for members and $250 for non-members
CMP renewal fee: $50 every two years

Credential maintenance requirements:
LEED APs must maintain their credential by earning 30 continuing education (CE) hours every two-year reporting period. Learn more »

View more information and the Exam Guide

LEED AP HOMES

For professionals participating in design and construction of high-performance green homes that use less energy, water, and natural resources, create less waste, and are more healthful and comfortable for the occupants, the LEED AP Homes exam is designed to measure your knowledge and skill in understanding the LEED Rating System and ability to facilitate the project certification process.



Eligibility requirements:
Candidates must have experience in the form of documented involvement on a project registered or certified for LEED.
Candidates must also agree to the Disciplinary & Exam Appeals Policy, credential maintenance, and submit to an application audit. Learn more »

Fees: Learn more »
Application fee: $100
Exam fee:
Combined exam: $300 for members and $450 for non-members
Specialty exam only: $150 for members and $250 for non-members
CMP renewal fee: $50 every two years

Credential maintenance requirements:
LEED APs must maintain their credential by earning 30 continuing education (CE) hours every two-year reporting period. Learn more »

View more information and the Exam Guide

LEED AP INTERIOR DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

For professionals participating in the design and construction of environmentally responsible, high-performance commercial spaces and tenant improvements that provide healthful, productive places to work and are less costly to operate and maintain, the LEED AP Interior Design + Construction exam is designed to measure your knowledge and skill in understanding the LEED Rating System and ability to facilitate the project certification process.



Eligibility requirements:
Candidates must have experience in the form of documented involvement on a project registered or certified for LEED.
Candidates must also agree to the Disciplinary & Exam Appeals Policy, credential maintenance, and submit to an application audit. Learn more »

Fees: Learn more »
Application fee: $100
Exam fee:
Combined exam: $300 for members and $450 for non-members
Specialty exam only: $150 for members and $250 for non-members
CMP renewal fee: $50 every two years

Credential maintenance requirements:
LEED APs must maintain their credential by earning 30 continuing education (CE) hours every two-year reporting period. Learn more »

View more information and the Exam Guide

LEED AP OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE

For professionals participating in the operation and maintenance of existing buildings that implement sustainable practices and reduce the environmental impact of a building over its functional life cycle, the LEED AP Operations + Maintenance exam is designed to measure your knowledge and skill in understanding the LEED Rating System and ability to facilitate the project certification process.



Eligibility requirements:
Candidates must have experience in the form of documented involvement on a project registered or certified for LEED.
Candidates must also agree to the Disciplinary & Exam Appeals Policy, credential maintenance, and submit to an application audit. Learn more »

Fees: Learn more »
Application fee: $100
Exam fee:
Combined exam: $300 for members and $450 for non-members
Specialty exam only: $150 for members and $250 for non-members
CMP renewal fee: $50 every two years

Credential maintenance requirements:
LEED APs must maintain their credential by earning 30 continuing education (CE) hours every two-year reporting period. Learn more »

View more information and the Exam Guide

LEED AP NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT


For professionals participating in the design and development of neighborhoods that meet accepted high levels of environmentally responsible, sustainable development, the LEED AP Neighborhood Development exam is designed to measure your knowledge and skill in understanding the LEED Rating System and ability to facilitate the project certification process.



Eligibility requirements:
Candidates must have experience in the form of documented involvement on a project registered or certified for LEED.
Candidates must also agree to the Disciplinary & Exam Appeals Policy, credential maintenance, and submit to an application audit. Learn more »

Fees: Learn more »
Application fee: $100
Exam fee:
Combined exam: $300 for members and $450 for non-members
Specialty exam only: $150 for members and $250 for non-members
CMP renewal fee: $50 every two years

Credential maintenance requirements:
LEED APs must maintain their credential by earning 30 continuing education (CE) hours every two-year reporting period. Learn more »

View more information and the Exam Guide

GBCI’s professional credentialing program provides third party administration and verification of the LEED Professional Credentials (LEED Green Associate, LEED AP, and LEED Fellow).

LEED Professional Credentials demonstrate current knowledge of green building technologies, best practices, and the rapidly evolving LEED Rating Systems. They show differentiation in a growing and competitive industry, and they allow for varied levels of specialization. Show your industry expertise!

A LEED Professional Credential provides employers, policymakers, and other stakeholders with assurances of an individual’s level of competence and is the mark of the most qualified, educated, and influential green building professionals in the marketplace.


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