Corporate Training By Zack Academy - LEED Green Associate Exam Prep - EcoPotential

Please Note:  THIS EXAM PREP COURSE IS FULLY UPDATED FOR LEED VERSION 4.0!

The USGBC credentialing exams are being updated to align with the new LEED v4.0 rating system. The last day to take the LEED 2009 (v3) exams is June 15th. The first day to take the LEED v4 exams is June 30th.

Why Should You Take This LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Course?

The LEED^® Green Associate course provides the fundamentals of sustainable building concepts and the LEED Rating System. The course is for anyone who is involved in the decision making process of the design, construction and operation of a building. Additionally, the course is designed to help industry professionals streamline their education process in preparing for the GBCI's LEED Green Associate exam.

 Course learning objectives:

• Understand and support green design, construction, and operations
• Identify the key components of the LEED Application Process and LEED Rating Systems
• Describe the environmental issues and concepts of each LEED credit category
• Describe successful green building and LEED strategies
• Prepare for the LEED Green Associate Exam

Topics to be covered will include:

• Green Building Basics
• LEED and the LEED Process
• Sustainable Design for sites, water, energy, materials, and indoor
• environment
• Innovation in Design and earning regional priorities
• Exam study references and test taking strategies

What's included:

• LEED Green Associate Study Guide
• 14 hours of in-class instruction (2-Day class)
• Experienced LEED AP instructor
• 8 hrs. of MP3 recordings of LEED Fundamentals
• 60 day access to 4 electronic exams (100 questions each) that tests your knowledge and readiness for the actual exam
• Electronic flashcards
• Lunch and snacks will be provided both days

Syllabus

Day 1

1. Introduction, Logistics, Agenda Review
2. Introduction to Green Building
3. Break
4. LEED & the LEED Process (Part 1)
5. Lunch Break
6. LEED & the LEED Process (Part 2)
7. Sustainable Sites
8. Break
9. Innovation in Design
10. Regional Priority
11. Tips for Passing the LEED GA Exam

Day 2

1. Materials and Resources
2. Break
3. Indoor Environmental Quality
4. Lunch Break
5. Water Efficiency
6. Energy & Atmosphere (Part 1)
7. Break
8. Energy & Atmosphere (Part 2)
9. LEED Credit Synergies
10. Complete practice exam