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Define yourself as a LEED Green Associate

The LEED Green Associate credential demonstrates a solid and current foundation in green building principles and practices. From marketers to lawyers, landscape architects to education professionals, and product manufacturers to policymakers, LEED Green Associates enjoy a broad understanding of sustainability that bolsters their careers and enhances their lives.

LEED Green Associates earn their credential by passing a two-hour, computer-based exam comprising 100 randomly delivered multiple-choice questions.

LEED Green Associate
LEED Green Associate

The LEED Green Associate credential denotes basic knowledge of green design, construction and operations. Professions that may be interested in the LEED Green Associate include real estate, law, planning, manufacturing, marketing, leasing, sales, education and those new to green building. Access the candidate handbook for exam policies and procedures.

All LEED Green Associates are required to maintain their credential through continuing education.

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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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