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Earning your LEED Green Associate

The LEED Green Associate exam measures your ability to understand and support green design, construction and operations.

Exam Format

  • Two hour computer-based test
  • 100 randomly delivered multiple-choice questions
  • 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.

Fees

  • Application: $50
  • Full exam: $150 ($200 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

  • 15 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 also available in French, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, and Chinese (Simplified).


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