Corporate Training By Zack Academy - LEED Green Associate v5 Exam Prep Online

This LEED Green Associate v5 Exam Prep Online program prepares you to pass the NEW LEED Green Associate credentialing exam based on the LEED v5 rating system, launched by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC®) in 2025. USGBC® retired the LEED v4 credentialing exams in April 2026. 

The latest version 5 iteration of the LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building program emphasizes and rewards project focus on relevant, critical building and sustainability concepts including decarbonization, quality of life, and strengthening communities and ecosystems for years to come. 

The LEED Green Associate credential is the entry-level accreditation for anyone interested in green building and sustainable development, and is the first step for those looking to become a LEED AP (Accredited Professional).

This convenient online, on-demand course format allows flexibility in your study plan, completing the units and practice materials at your own pace. 

This course includes:

• 5 hours of engaging online on-demand course content
• Digital textbook study guide to hone in your studying 
• 4 full-length practice exams

How do I become a LEED Green Associate?

1. Register for this online LEED Green Associate v5 exam prep course!

2. Complete the online training at your convenience. Review the included videos, digital textbook, 400 practice questions. The course videos take about 5 hours to complete, and we recommend planning for 20-40 hours of total study time to fully review all of the materials and practice exams to prepare for the LEED exam.

3. Register for the LEED Green Associate v5 exam with USGBC, and schedule your test with Prometric testing centers. The exam can be taken via online proctor, or at one of the many local testing centers. The exam is 100 questions and you have two hours to complete it. Once you pass with flying colors, tell the world about your new LEED Green Associate credential! 

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Sustainability in the 21st Century
• LEED Process
• Integrative Process Planning and Assessment
• Location and Transportation
• Sustainable Sites
• Water Efficiency
• Energy and Atmosphere
• Materials and Resources
• Indoor Environmental Quality
• LEED Project Priorities
• Materials Overview, Exam Registration, and Tips to Pass

Syllabus

• INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY:
• Causes and effects of climate change, and why the built environment sits at the center of it
• The distinction between energy production and energy consumption
• Buildings as the largest consumer of energy and the largest producer of greenhouse gases
• LEED PROCESS:
• USGBC and GBCI organization fundamentals and the LEED certification process
• Understanding the new v5 impact areas: decarbonization, quality of life, and ecological conservation
• Rating system families (BD+C, ID+C, O+M) and how to select the right one
• How to market yourself as a LEED professional
• INTEGRATIVE PROCESS, PLANNING AND ASSESSMENTS
• Conducting early-stage climate resilience, human impact, and carbon assessments
• Systems thinking and managing interdisciplinary project teams
• LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION
• Site selection avoiding sensitive habitats and prioritizing equitable, compact development
• Transportation demand management (TDM) to reduce vehicle miles travelled (VMT) and emissions
• SUSTAINABLE SITES
• Site assessment and minimizing construction disturbance
• Enhancing biodiverse habitats, managing rainwater, and reducing heat island effects and light pollution
• WATER EFFICIENCY
• Managing indoor and outdoor water performance through metering and leak detection ï Implementing smart irrigation, graywater, and alternative water sources
• ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE
• Optimizing building loads and reducing peak thermal demands
• Electrification, renewable energy integration, and phasing out high-GWP refrigerants
• Operational carbon projection, the decarbonization plan, and commissioning
• MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
• Assessing life-cycle impacts and reducing embodied carbon
• Sourcing low-emitting materials, waste diversion, and promoting circular economy principles
• 8. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
• Enhancing indoor air quality through advanced ventilation, filtration, and testing
• Promoting occupant well-being via thermal comfort, acoustics, lighting, biophilic design, and inclusive accessibility
• PROJECT PRIORITIES
• Supporting credits that address local, environmental, social equity, and public health priorities
• Encouraging innovative approaches through exemplary performance, pilot credits, and involvement of a LEED AP
• MATERIALS OVERVIEW, EXAM REGISTRATION & WRITING TIPS
• Self-studying the v5 material by following an exact procedure that produces a passing grade
• Registering through USGBC and GBCI, and choosing a Prometric test center or online proctoring
• The most effective strategy to use during the two hours of the exam