If you’ve already earned your LEED AP credential from a previous version of the LEED exam, then no, you do not need to take the Green Associate exam. This portion of the LEED AP specialty exam is waived for you. When you sign up, you will only sign up for the specialty portion of the […]| Green Exam Academy – Tips and Tricks to Pass the LEED AP Exam
For previous versions of LEED, it was a “pass one exam and you’re a LEED AP for all tracks” deal. There seems to be a bit more confusion for LEED v3, but I went ahead and called the USGBC myself to get you a straight answer. The USGBC representative told me that you can work […]| Green Exam Academy – Tips and Tricks to Pass the LEED AP Exam
People ask me this question all of the time, and I always give each person the same answer: it depends on you and your career goals. Here’s my opinion on who should take which exam (again, it’s really up to you): Building Design & Construction (BD&C): This exam actually covers three different rating systems: New […]| Green Exam Academy – Tips and Tricks to Pass the LEED AP Exam
Your LEED AP credential has automatically been changed to Legacy LEED AP. You’re still a LEED AP, but you’re not enrolled in the LEEDv3 system yet. To answer the question, you don’t have to take any more tests to enter LEED v3, since you’re a Legacy LEED AP. However, taking an exam is one of […]| Green Exam Academy – Tips and Tricks to Pass the LEED AP Exam
I don’t believe a Legacy LEED AP can be designated as the LEED AP on LEED version 3 projects. I have a list of questions I want to ask the USGBC via phone, and this is one of them. I’ll update the answer as soon as I get clarification. Thanks for your patience! FAQs about […]| Green Exam Academy – Tips and Tricks to Pass the LEED AP Exam
Your existing LEED AP credential depends on exactly what you do (or don’t do) between now and June 2011. As of July 1st, 2009, your LEED AP credential is now considered a Legacy LEED AP. This shows that you have a credential from one of the previous exams. You now have three options: Option 1: […]| Green Exam Academy – Tips and Tricks to Pass the LEED AP Exam
My initial understanding is, no. The LEED AP credential in LEED v3 is supposed to demonstrate one’s ability to specialize in a particular LEED Rating System. For previous versions of LEED, it was a “pass one exam and you’re a LEED AP for all tracks” deal, but I believe the rule has changed. I have […]| Green Exam Academy – Tips and Tricks to Pass the LEED AP Exam
The first thing you should do is download the candidate handbook from the GBCI webpage for the exam that you want to take. The handbook will tell you important information about what is covered on the exam, as well as test taking policies. Not all of them are live yet. In fact, only LEED for […]| Green Exam Academy – Tips and Tricks to Pass the LEED AP Exam
If you are not eligible for a LEED specialty exam, your best bet is to take the LEED Green Associate exam first, since you will have to take that portion of the exam anyways (it’s the 1st part of the 2 part specialty exam). From there, I would try and get onto a LEED registered […]| Green Exam Academy – Tips and Tricks to Pass the LEED AP Exam
In order to take a LEED specialty exam (BD+C, ID+C, O&M, Homes or ND), you will have to meet an important eligibility requirement: You MUST have previous experience with a LEED registered project within three years of your application submittal date. This must be documented in the form of a letter from a supervisor, client, […]| Green Exam Academy – Tips and Tricks to Pass the LEED AP Exam
Yes. Since the Green Associate exam is the first part of the specialty exam, passing it ahead of time and then passing a specialty exam later is doable. I’ll find out more information about the logistics behind this method and how sign up works, etc. FAQs about your LEED credential: What EXACTLY is the Credential […]| Green Exam Academy – Tips and Tricks to Pass the LEED AP Exam
You should definitely take a look at the Green Associate handbook found on the GBCI website. The handbook will tell you important information about what is covered on the exam, as well as test taking policies. In addition, you are always free to use the information on greenexamacademy.com to help you along the way. On […]| Green Exam Academy – Tips and Tricks to Pass the LEED AP Exam
In order to take the LEED Green Associate exam, you will have to meet an eligibility requirement. You have to fulfill at least one of the following: You must have previous experience supporting a LEED-registered project You must have experience working in a sustainable field of work You must have attended an education program that […]| Green Exam Academy – Tips and Tricks to Pass the LEED AP Exam
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