Earning your LEED AP with specialty

The LEED AP exam measures your ability to understand and support green design, construction and operations. In addition, the exam also assesses your understanding of the LEED rating system and your ability to facilitate the certification process.

Exam Format

Four hour, two-part computer-based test
Part one consists of 100 randomly delivered multiple-choice questions and must be completed within the first two hours of your exam appointment.
Part two is comprised of 100 randomly delivered multiple-choice questions and must be completed in the second two hours of your exam appointment.
The exam session should take approximately 4.5 hours total, or 2.5 hours for LEED Professionals.
Your score will be available immediately at the end of the exam and you will receive a printed score report.
A passing score is 170 or higher on a scale of 125 to 200.

Eligibility requirements

You are eligible for the LEED AP with specialty credential if you have experience working on a LEED-registered project within the past three years.

Fees

Application: $100
Full exam: $300 ($450 for non-members)
Specialty only (for LEED Green Associates): $150 ($250 for non-members)
Maintenance: $50 every two years

Schedule

Once you receive your eligibility ID, schedule your exam through Prometric within a year of application.
There is a $50 cancellation or rescheduling fee within 30 days of your appointment.

Maintenance

30 continuing education hours every two years

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Exam Translations

We offer all of our exams in English. The LEED Green Associate exam is available in French, Brazilian Portuguese, and will soon be available in Spanish and Chinese (simplified). The LEED AP BD+C exam is available in French.