Step I: LEED Green Associate

This is Page 6 of 8 in the Getting Started with LEED series.

LEED Green AssociateTo become a LEED Green Associate (LEED GA), someone must first pass the 2-hour, 100 question, LEED GA Exam. The LEED GA exam tests a candidate’s understanding of basic green building concepts.

Overview. The LEED Green Associate credential is for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. This credential denotes basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations.  LEED Green Associate is the best introduction to green building that you will find - it is high level and comprehensive in nature, providing insights into a 100+ areas of green building.

 
Exam Eligibility. To sit for this exam, you must complete a training course or have documented work experience on a LEED project.  Since anyone can take an Everblue LEED Green Associate course, anyone can then take the LEED Green Associate exam.
 
Exam Breakdown. Unlike the LEED AP Specialty exams, the 2-hour, 100 question, closed-book LEED Green Associate Exam does not have a dedicated reference guide for you to study. Instead, the exam pulls content from all of the LEED rating systems and about 1000 pages of additional primary and ancillary references. Ultimately, the exam focuses on the LEED project process (including integrated design), core sustainability concepts, terminology, and various aspects of the LEED rating systems. Candidates are required to score 170 out of 200 points in order to pass.
 
How to Study. If you are new to LEED, you should start with a live training course. The Everblue exam prep courses walk you through the LEED project processes and LEED rating systems - we teach you what to expect on the exam. Following the course you should expect to study for 20-30 hours with the provided study materials (study guide, memorization sheets, and practice exam questions). Although the course teaches everything you need to know to pass the exam, you will need to memorize that material after the course as the exam is closed book. Once you have completed the practice exam questions and have the memorization sheets down pat, you are then ready to take the exam.
 
Taking the exam. When you are ready, the exam is available six days a week (Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.) at any Prometric testing center.  It is a computerized exam. You will not have access to anything but the exam screen (ie no internet). The exam is closed book so you will have to memorize all of the required knowledge (we have many memorization aides built into our courses). The benefit of taking the exam on a computer is that you will receive your score and find out if you passed before you leave the testing center.
 
Continue Reading - Page 7 of 8: Step II: Specialize with LEED AP.
 
 

LEED GA Exam In Hong Kong

  • Submitted by Kenny (not verified) on Sun, 07/18/2010 - 15:12.
    Dear Sir/ Madam,

    I would like to know that can I take the LEED GA Exam in Hong Kong.

    Thank you

LEED GA Exam In Hong Kong

  • Submitted by Everblue on Wed, 10/13/2010 - 12:19.
    Hi,

    Prometric testing centers proctor the LEED Green Associate exams, and they do have locations in Hong Kong. To find the testing center near you, log into Prometric's website www.prometric.com.

    Thank you!

LEED GA Exam Eligibility

  • Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 08:34.
    Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to know if I have to take a live course so as to sit for the exam or I can also take practice tests. I don`t have any work experience on a LEED project. Thank you!

LEED GA Exam Eligibility

  • Submitted by Bana@Everblue on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 08:59.
    Hello,

    Thank you for your question. For the LEED Green Associate exam, a candidate will either need to have LEED project experience OR Everblue training to qualify for the exam. Should you move on to take the LEED AP exam, LEED project experience is required. For those who do not have experience, Everblue offers the LEED Project Experience Online.

    Thank you,
    Bana

Training in Shanghai

  • Submitted by Zuzana (not verified) on Mon, 08/01/2011 - 22:49.
    Dear Sir/ Madam, I would like to know whether I can take the LEED Exam in Shanghai. Thank you

Training in Shanghai

  • Submitted by Bana@Everblue on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 07:47.
    Hello Zuzana and thank you for your question.

    Prometric is the testing facility that offers the LEED exam in Shanghi. The testing location in Shanghi is as follows:
    8516: SHANGHAI,CHINA L1
    Flat1,Bldg.16,
    Universal Software Park,
    SHANGHAI, CHN 200333
    Phone 86-21-32230903

    Thank you,
    Bana

LEED Exam in Nigeria

  • Submitted by dipo (not verified) on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 08:26.
    Where can I take the Leed green associate exams in Nigeria?

LEED Exam in Nigeria

  • Submitted by Bana@Everblue on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 16:37.
    Hello Dipo and thank you for your question,

    During your Everblue course we will be sure to show you how to register for your exam. Once you have registered, this is the testing facility you can take your exam at in Nigeria.

    INTEGRAL TECHNOLOGIES LTD
    FIRSTLOGIC, NIGERIAN RE-INSURANCE BUILDING
    ABUJA, NGA

    Thank you,
    Bana

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