LEED professional credentials
Take your green building career to the next level.
Distinguish your expertise and take your career to the next level
A LEED credential denotes proficiency in today’s sustainable design, construction and operations standards. More than 203,000 professionals have earned a LEED credential to help advance their careers. Showcase your knowledge, experience and credibility in the green building marketplace as a LEED professional.
LEED Green Associate
A foundational professional credential signifying core competency in green building principles. Learn more.
LEED AP with specialty
An advanced professional credential signifying expertise in green building and a LEED rating system. Learn more.
Validate your sustainability knowledge
Green jobs are in demand. By 2018, the green construction industry is expected to account for over 3.3 million U.S. jobs. Passing a LEED exam sets you a part from the pack by validating your field expertise.
Increase your green building knowledge. Studying for a LEED exam provides you with fundamental knowledge of green building concepts, including transportation, energy, water and air quality.
Join a global network of sustainability professionals and advocates. Green building is global, and when you earn a LEED credential, you join an international community of professionals committed to better building, design and operations.
LEED Fellows demonstrate excellence
LEED Fellows are LEED APs who have acquired significant technical knowledge and skills—and they have a history of exemplary leadership, impactful commitment, service, and advocacy in green building and sustainability. LEED Fellows are nominated by their peers, undergo an extensive portfolio review, must have at least 10 years of experience in the green building industry and hold a LEED AP with specialty credential, among other requirements. Explore our LEED Fellow directory.