USGBC Education Programs Respond to LEED v3 & GBCI's New Credentials

USGBC’s education programs are proactively changing in response to transformations to the LEED® Rating Systems, LEED-Online and LEED certification that comprise the new LEED v3 – as well as to changes in the Green Building Certification Institute’s (GBCI) LEED credentialing program. Learn about changes to USGBC’s education programs by viewing our PowerPoint (PDF) and reading our FAQs (PDF) to find out:
  • how they relate to LEED v3
  • how they relate to GBCI credentials
  • when they will be available
  • what learning paths best fit your needs
  • and more

What’s new?

LEED v3 Education Webcast
Learn all about how USGBC Education is upgrading: View this recorded webcast, hosted on May 12, 2009, by USGBC's Senior Director of Education Karol Kaiser and Manager of Education Partnerships Ryan Snow.
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Clearer Learning Paths
An integrated suite of educational offerings provides structured pathways for the pursuit of LEED knowledge. Programs vary from green building and LEED awareness to mastery, helping you meet current needs and advance to higher levels.

LEED Credential Support
USGBC will offer resources for those securing any of GBCI’s new LEED credentials. These resources will include an online exam strategies course, study guides and practice exams, as well as continuing education for credential maintenance. Look for these resources to arrive on a rolling basis beginning Summer 2009.
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Practical Information for Real-Life Implementation
USGBC’s education programs coach you, via real-life examples, on how to apply the LEED rating systems to your own projects. Upper-level courses are being restructured to be process-oriented and better provide real-life LEED project stories that you can apply to your own projects. Additional offerings to support you in managing the LEED documentation and certification process, including guidance on using the new LEED Online, are being developed and will be available beginning this summer, so stay tuned.
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Expanded Formats
For varying learning preferences, an expanded catalog of education programs is available in the following formats on Greenbuild365:
Diversified Offerings
You’ll find ever-increasing options for your green building education needs beyond LEED through our third-party reviewed Education Provider Program, a key resource for LEED credential maintenance.