200-level courses are designed for individuals familiar with LEED and green building principles. They are especially helpful for individuals preparing to work on a LEED project or take a LEED Accredited Professional exam. Courses are offered around the country at various times. Search our frequently updated workshop listing to see where and when the next course will be held.
USGBC is an approved continuing education provider for the following national professional organizations: AIA, CSI, IDCEC, BOMI, CoreNet, and IFMA. USGBC reports directly to AIA and CSI. As a national organization, USGBC does not apply to individual states' licensing entities. Many state-level professional organizations approve USGBC LEED courses for continuing education credits. Attendees who are members of other national or state organizations typically earn credits by using a requested certificate of completion to self-report their attendance.
LEED Core Concepts & Strategies Faculty-Led Course
This workshop is intended for anyone who wants more than a basic understanding of LEED – including those with a stake in their company’s or community’s building practices, those directly involved in green building projects, and those pursuing GBCI’s LEED Green Associate credential.
The workshop provides essential knowledge of sustainable building concepts that are fundamental to all LEED Rating Systems. It begins with an introduction to the benefits and integrative approach to green building, and a brief background on the U.S. Green Building Council and LEED, including basics of the building certification process. The core of the workshop presents LEED intents and concepts at the credit category level – across building types and rating systems – touching on strategies, synergies, and specific examples that are reinforced by real project cases. Key LEED metrics and LEED referenced standards are addressed throughout the workshop. Interactive activities within the course keep you engaged and reinforce what you’ve learned.
This course provides the foundation required for any 300-level LEED education offering.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Identify the key components of the LEED rating system
Discuss the basic LEED certification process
Describe the intents and associated concepts of each LEED credit category
Recognize successful LEED strategies and measurements for achieving credit category goals
Explain regulations, recognitions and incentives related to each credit category
RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
None
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Instruction from official USGBC Faculty who are experts in LEED and trained in facilitation and adult learning techniques
Participant workbook, which includes interactive learning activities based on real LEED projects and a glossary of key green building definitions
Online access to a printable version of the Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide
Continuing education for 7 hours of instruction directly reported to AIA and CSI; certificate of completion for self-reporting to other professional organizations
Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments
Upon completion of a post-workshop survey, access to additional supplementary resources
This course, like all USGBC LEED education programs, meets GBCI eligibility requirements for the LEED Green Associate.
- GBCI 7 CE Hours
- AIA 7 HSWs
- CSI .7 CEUs
- BOMI 7 CPDs
- IFMA 7 CFM/FMP
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LEED Core Concepts & Strategies Online course
This course is intended for anyone who wants more than a basic understanding of LEED – including those with a stake in their company’s or community’s building practices, those directly involved in green building projects, and those pursuing GBCI’s LEED Green Associate credential.
The course provides essential knowledge of sustainable building concepts that are fundamental to all LEED Rating Systems. It begins with an introduction to the benefits and integrative approach to green building, and a brief background on the U.S. Green Building Council and LEED, including basics of the building certification process. The core of the course presents LEED intents and concepts at the credit category level – across building types and rating systems – touching on strategies, synergies, and specific examples that are reinforced by real project case examples. Key LEED metrics and LEED referenced standards are addressed, and audio, descriptive photos, interactive activities and quizzes keep you engaged throughout the course and reinforce what you’ve learned. Closed captioning is included.
This course provides the foundation required for any 300-level LEED education offering.
Register Today (Registration fee: $150 for USGBC members and $200 for non-members)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe the structure of the LEED rating system and the basic LEED certification process
Describe key green building intents and concepts associated with LEED
Recognize successful LEED strategies and measurements for achieving goals
Describe the central role of integrative design in sustainable building design, construction, and operations
Identify and explain synergies between LEED credit categories and strategies
Describe case studies that represent LEED best practices in action across the range of building markets
RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
None
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Sixty-day access to the course, which includes interactive features and learning activities based on real LEED projects
A diverse LEED case study library, organized by rating system
A glossary of key green building definitions
Links to additional online resources
The ability to bookmark important points throughout the course that you wish to revisit
Continuing education for 5 hours of instruction directly reported to AIA and CSI; certificate of completion for self-reporting to other professional organizations
This course counts for 4 hours of continuing education for GBCI credentials.
This course, like all USGBC LEED education programs, meets GBCI eligibility requirements for the LEED Green Associate.
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LEED for General Contractors/Construction Managers
This half-day program will help general contractors and construction managers understand LEED as it relates to their project role, with a focus on technical requirements. The course includes strategies for general contractor and subcontractor documentation and cost tracking.
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- GBCI 3.5 CE Hours
- AIA 3.5 HSWs
- IFMA 3.5 CFM/FMP
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Registration
Courses are offered around the country at various times. Search our frequently updated workshop listing to see where and when the next course will be held.