LEED Exam Prep: Prepare for the LEED AP and LEED Green Associate Exams

The LEED Professional Credentials indicate professional excellence and a strong depth of knowledge and practical understanding of the LEED Rating Systems.  Preparing to take the LEED AP and LEED Green Associate exams is a process; it involves more than taking just one course.

The key is a thorough understanding of LEED.  USGBC is your source for LEED and green building education, providing you with a robust selection of educational offerings – including study and reference guides, LEED Faculty-led workshops, online courses, live webinars, and supporting resources.

Four Steps to Passing Your LEED Exam

  1. Download the GBCI candidate handbook for the credential you are seeking.
  2. Determine if you meet eligibility requirements. LEED Professional Credential eligibility requirements can be satisfied by taking one of USGBC’s LEED workshops or online courses.
  3. Register for the exam at gbci.org.
  4. Start studying! See the table below for a listing of USGBC courses, reference and study guides, and other resources that can help you prepare for exam day. Also, check with your local USGBC Chapter to see if they host group study sessions in your area.

LEED Professional Credential Preparation Resources


LEED Professional Credential Exam Preparation Resources Supporting Education Programs
LEED Green Associate

 • Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide, First Edition (e-book)
• Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide PLUS LEED Green Associate study guide (with sample exam questions) 		• 200 level: LEED Core Concepts & Strategies
     • In person
     • Online
• Webinar Series: LEED for New Construction: A Credit by Credit Review
LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (O+M) • Green Building Operations and Maintenance Reference Guide, 2009 Edition
• LEED AP Operations and Maintenance study guide (with sample exam questions)		 • 200 level: LEED Core Concepts & Strategies
     • In person
     • Online
• 300 level: Green Building Operations & Maintenance: The LEED Implementation Process

LEED AP Homes • LEED for Homes Reference Guide
• LEED AP Homes study guide (with sample exam questions) – coming soon		 • 200 level: LEED Core Concepts & Strategies
     • In person
     • Online
• 300 level: Green Home Design & Construction: The LEED Implementation Process
• Webinar Series: LEED for Homes Program Review Series
LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C) - Now Available • Green Building Design and Construction Reference Guide, 2009 Edition
• LEED AP Building Design and Construction study guide (with sample exam questions)		 • 200 level: LEED Core Concepts & Strategies
     • In person
     • Online
• 300 level: Green Building Design & Construction: The LEED Implementation Process
• Webinar Series: LEED for New Construction: A Credit by Credit Review
LEED AP Interior Design + Construction (ID+C) - Now Available
 • Green Interior Design and Construction Reference Guide, 2009 Edition
• LEED AP Interior Design and Construction study guide (with sample exam questions)		 • 200 level: LEED Core Concepts & Strategies
     • In person
     • Online
• 300 level: Green Interior Design & Construction: The LEED Implementation Process
LEED AP Neighborhood Development (ND) - available 2010 • LEED for Neighborhood Development Reference Guide – available in 2010
• LEED AP for Neighborhood Development study guide (with sample exam questions) – available in 2010		 • 200 level: LEED Core Concepts & Strategies
     • In person
     • Online
• 300 level: Green Neighborhood Development & Planning – available in 2010
• Webinar Series: LEED for Neighborhood Development: Sustainability Beyond Buildings

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