Comments on: How to Earn Your LEED Credential in LEED v3

By: Sami

Sami — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:22:33 +0000

Hi Pat,
I want to know how I can pass each exams (LEED Green Associate Exam) . What about the score ? and what is the whole score?

Best regards

By: Kate

Kate — Sun, 16 May 2010 23:10:54 +0000

I would like to become a LEED AP in BC Canada, where do I start?

By: hagit

hagit — Fri, 14 May 2010 16:02:37 +0000

hi I’m an architect (not register yet) and have experience on LEED certify project; should I go for the LEED AP or start with the LEED GA?
one more point – the project is on the USGBC web site but never been build (maybe will…) is that still count?

By: Chirali Bhandari

Chirali Bhandari — Sun, 02 May 2010 15:20:45 +0000

all help is appreciated.. Thanks a ton!

By: Chirali Bhandari

Chirali Bhandari — Sun, 02 May 2010 15:19:48 +0000

Hi Pat,
This is a great help. I am absolutely new to LEED. Am working with an architecture firm since last 2 years. We have an ongoing project that will be submitted for gold or platinum approval. Do i need to take Leed GA or Leed AP. and the link for leed GA / AP resource books – they will help me completely to prepare for the exam right?

By: Mena

Mena — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:27:15 +0000

I want to do de Green Exam and Specialities.
I actually work in a project searching the LEED certification. How do i demostrated the experiences? Help

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:07:44 +0000

It’s a little vague, what “personal experience” means, but if you were somehow involved with the LEED projects, in the process of getting them through the application process all the way to certification, than you have personal experience. You may want to double check with the USGBC or GBCI just to make sure if you’re concerned.

As far as accredited qualifying programs, right now that information can be found at http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=283

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:06:13 +0000

Hi Noli,

You need experience on a LEED Registered project. Even though you pass the GA, and you are a LEED GA, you still need that experience in order to qualify for the AP exam.

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:51:47 +0000

Hi Riya, I believe you would indeed qualify for the AP exam based on your experience. Just make sure the letter that’s to be uploaded with your appilcation has all the requirements that describes your experience and connection with the LEED registered project.

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:46:40 +0000

Hi Sonny, there are various websites around the net that you can use to qualify for the GA exam, such as some of the courses at greenexamprep.com, or the courses from CleanEdison or Everblue. There is also a list of classes that you can find here on the USGBC website http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=2011 (see the right hand side of the table).

By: Noli Calingo

Noli Calingo — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:59:37 +0000

LEED Specialty Exam Credentials
I enrolled in a educational program to satisfy the credentialing to take LEED GA. I passed the LEED GA recently.
Do I qualify automatically to take specialty exam without LEED work experience? Please advise.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:46:23 +0000

Our company has 12 certifided LEED projects completed what qualifies as “personal” experinece?

Do you have information on the accredited qualifying programs?

By: riya kamath

riya kamath — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:32:27 +0000

I am looking forward to give Leed AP (BD+C) in March. I had worked as an architect,consultant on project in india which was registered for LEED NC & Major renovation rating under IGBC (Indian Green building council) and has achieved gold certification. Please guide me,would that make me eligible for AP exam.

I appreciate your help.

Regards,
Riya

By: Sonny

Sonny — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:10:28 +0000

I am planning to take the Leed GA exam however, i dont have any experience on leed projects.

I plan to attend an education program instead. Can you provide me some references for the accredited programs?

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:35:13 +0000

Hi Gerald. I know greenexamprep.com offers different courses, so you’ll have to be more specific in order for me to answer your question. Actually, it would probably be best to ask them if their classes qualify for the GA exam.

Regarding the Neighborhood Development AP Accreditation, I believe it will be available in 2010. You can read more about it here: http://www.gbci.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=88

By: Gerald Shamberger

Gerald Shamberger — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:51:28 +0000

My website is under construction. I’m studying for my ga test. I took an online course at greenexamprep.com. Can I use this course to qualify for the GA test?
Could you give me some insight on the nd ap accreditdation? what it covers and how it how it will be applied.

Thank you for this site. It is a treasure

By: Pat

Pat — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:23:27 +0000

Hi J,

I always tell people to get as much study material as possible, just so they know they have all their bases covered, however people have told me that my guide does indeed provide enough information to pass the GA exam. Most, however, use practice exams to supplement their studies. Hope that helps. Best of luck to you!

By: J

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:59:07 +0000

Hi, I’m trying to find some information about being LEED GA certified and I’m just wondering where I can get the study material? Is your LEED GA walkthrough provide enough information to pass the test? thanks

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:29:32 +0000

Hi Asmaa,

If you take the GA exam by itself (meaning you scheduled to take only the GA exam), and you pass, you’ll be a GA. If you schedule to take a LEED AP Exam, and you happen to not pass the GA part, you are not a GA. This is based on the information from http://www.gbci.org and their handbooks.

By: asmaa

asmaa — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:02:38 +0000

if i take the part one GA exam and i do not do part 2 or do not pass it, i still Ga or not??

By: harris thanopoulos

harris thanopoulos — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:28:05 +0000

If I want to be LEED AP O&M do I need to purchase the study guides for both LEED Associate and LEED AP O&M?

By: Pat

Pat — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:45:32 +0000

Hi Mek, thanks for stopping by greenexamacademy. I’m glad you’re finding it helpful.

Anyways, in regards to your question, since you have experience working in the field, you should definitely be eligible for the Green Associate exam. A letter that’s drafted per the instructions in the GA handbook from the GBCI website from a supervisor or boss would probably suffice, just verifying your experience in the field and how it’s basically related to sustainability and green buildings. Best of luck to you!

By: Mek

Mek — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:30:38 +0000

I have gone through your introductory pages and they are well well articulated. Thanks so much for all the info. I feel more positive about the exam than before.
One quick question…I am an architect with @ 5yrs experience in the field. Does that qualify me for the LEED GA exam? None of this exp is with a LEED related project. How ould i document this to make me eligible for the exam.

By: Naveen

Naveen — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:53:33 +0000

Hello pat, am working for US company from our india branch, we do LEED Credits for New US Buildings, i have 3.5 years of Experience in this Feild, can i take LEED AP Exam in next month (Sep 15th 2009)?

By: Naveen

Naveen — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:51:57 +0000

Hello Pat, am working for US based company from india, we do LEED credits for new buildings, i have 3.5 years of experience, an i take LEED AP Exam in next month (Sep 15th)??

By: Pat

Pat — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:30:31 +0000

Matthew, if you sign up for a LEED AP exam, and only pass the first part (The Green Associate Exam part), you are not a Green Associate – because you signed up for the AP part as a whole. However, you only have to retake the AP specialty portion when you retake your exam.

See FAQ question #8 from the GBCI website here: http://www.gbci.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=195

By: Matthew

Matthew — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:17:02 +0000

Quick question, is it possible to take the AP Exam and pass the first part and not the second… thus earning a GA? Thanks for all the great information!

By: Real

Real — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:58:38 +0000

continuing from where we left, do i need to have the experience to work on green project to be eligible to take the exam

By: Pat

Pat — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:56:38 +0000

Hi Real Jadsigh, since you already have a LEED AP, you’ll be able to enroll in one specialty through the CMP requirements, without having to take that exam. However, I believe that since you’d like a second AP specialty, you’ll probably have to take that particular exam.

By: real jagdish

real jagdish — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:47:36 +0000

Dear Pat, i have passed the leed AP exam, i will enroll myself as LEED AP+ BD&C, but i want also to be specialist in O & m. Can i have both speciality, or do i need to give the exam for LEED AP+ ( part 2) , also , do i need to have experience to work on green project to be eligible to give the exam, if have to.

By: Pat

Pat — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:27:43 +0000

Hi Darrell,

I’m sorry to hear you didn’t pass. Actually, the study guide for BD+C is already available. September 15th is when the exam will go live.

In addition, there is BD+C material in the Study Guide section on the left hand of this website already.

Thanks and best of luck to you!

By: Darrell

Darrell — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:16:14 +0000

I took the LEED AP test and failed in June also. I understand that GBCI have reference guide for BD+C on Sept 15 and was wondering if you will be providing a new LEED AP Walkthrough e-book for Building Design and Construction.

By: Tom L

Tom L — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:30:12 +0000

Congratulations Andre on getting back on that horse. I have talked to and heard from those who have failed the LEED AP and become bitter. Good luck in moving forward. To answer your question, you do not have to take the test in one sitting, you can get your GA and then sit for your specialty at a different time.

I wish you all the best and I know you will be joining us certified professionals soon.

By: Andre

Andre — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:37:35 +0000

I took the LEED AP Exam in June and scored a 169 as well, with the new tiers being implemented, can I pursue the LEED AP specialized track but take the exam in the two parts or do I have to take the 4 hr exam at one sitting?
Thanks for your help Pat.
P.S. your walk-through guide was EXCEPTIONAL! Keep up the encouraging work.

By: Pat

Pat — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:54:12 +0000

Hi Natasha – I’m sorry to hear you failed and were so close. Your NCv2.2 book will help a little bit, but the GA exam is more general and the information on the exam could pertain to all LEED rating systems.

I don’t think you need to get all of those books listed on the GBCI website and in the handbook for the GA exam. However, some of those things you can get for free (like some of the articles).

Also, I guess you could say a LEED GA is “a step down” from a LEED AP, because a LEED AP that’s comparable to one from the previous version would be considered a LEED AP+ with Specialty, or a LEED AP from the 2nd tier. However, a LEED GA is the stepping stone to a LEED AP+.

I hope this helps! Best of luck to you.