LEED Certification Education Options

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LEED Green Associate
Exam Prep (Tier 1)

LEED Green Associate Exam Prep

For those just beginning a career in green building or getting started with LEED.
LEED Green Associate is the first credential in LEED certification. Zack Academy's in-person seminar is the best way to guarantee your success on the LEED Exam.

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LEED AP+ Exam Prep
(Tier 2)

LEED AP Exam Prep

For current Green Associates or experienced LEED professionals.
Signify your green building expertise by passing the LEED AP exam. Zack Academy's exam prep courses provide an in-depth analysis of LEED and sustainable design principles.

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LEED Continuing Education (CMP)

Online LEED Certification

Already LEED Accredited?
Our catalogue of online continuing education courses makes it easy to renew your LEED credential. You can take one course at a time or even find complete packages for any of your LEED Continuing Ed CMP training needs!

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Group & Corporate
LEED Training

In-House LEED Training

Have a group and want us to come to you?
We can bring our expert LEED Certification training directly to your office! Save time & money by consolidating your training needs into a customized training solution for the whole team.

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The Benefits of LEED Certification

Leave the Competition Behind. Whether you are a freelance designer, or head of a multi-million dollar corporation, it is important to stay on top of the cutting edge trends in your industry. In this economy, you can't risk losing out on bids and potential business because you aren't in the know. Having an Accredited Professional on staff can be a highly marketable asset. For example, did you know that all GBCI registered projects that have an Accredited Professional on the job receive an extra point towards the project certification? This easy, single point can be the difference between the project being awarded a Gold versus Silver status. This is just one of many examples of why having an Accredited Professional on staff can give you an edge over your competition.

Signify Your Green Building Expertise. You've worked hard to become educated on green building concepts and strategies. Turn this knowledge into a tangible credential, developed and backed by the U.S. Green Building Council. The Green Associate and Accredited Professional credentials have gained national and global notoriety as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system becomes one of the most widely used standards for green building and design. Having these credentials after your name and on your resume will help you become a more attractive candidate for green jobs, consulting gigs, and other opportunities in the green building field.

New Directions, New Business. Capitalize on the Green Collar economy. Whether you are looking to start a new career path, or develop new business for your company, accreditation can be a stepping-stone to new contacts and new opportunities for success in the green building and design fields.

Make a Difference in How We Design & Build. Many current methods used in the building industry can be harmful to our planet, our communities, and even our health. Take action towards improving this system, by learning and implementing more sustainable, eco-friendly, and energy-efficient practices. Whether it's developing improved waste management strategies, or spearheading the installation of a green roof, individuals of all skills and backgrounds can play an integral role in promoting and implementing this change.

Frequently Asked LEED Questions

The first step for anyone who is new to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program is to prepare for the Green Associate exam. Passing the Green Associate exam will earn you the introductory LEED credential, and enable you to move on to the next level, LEED AP. With Zack Academy's comprehensive exam preparation courses, you are able to equip yourself with the knowledge to pass on the first try.
The Tier 1: Green Associate course and exam covers general information on green building practices for residential and commercial projects, and prepares individuals to support other professionals working on projects seeking LEED certification. Topics covered include:

  • Basic Green Building Principles
  • About USGBC and GBCI
  • Accreditation Overview
  • Sustainable Design & Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
  • Core Concepts of the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Rating Systems
  • Green Building Strategies & Concepts
  • Technical Analysis of Project Credits and Strategies
The Tier 2: AP+ course and exam content varies based on the specific rating system you are seeking accreditation in, and aims to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be actively involved in the integrated design process, and to facilitate the project application process with GBCI. Topics covered include:
Becoming a Green Associate or Accredited Professional (AP) is appropriate for anyone interested in learning more about green building and sustainable design. Ideal backgrounds for AP candidates would include:

  • Architects
  • Engineers
  • Contractors
  • Interior Designers
  • Landscape Architects
  • Facility Managers
  • Energy Raters
In addition to the above named professions appropriate for the AP credential, Green Associate is ideal for professionals who do not wish to move on to the AP level, because their involvement in certified projects will be more tangential and possibly less technical. These candidates include:

  • Marketing and Sales Professionals
  • Public Policy Specialists
  • Financiers
  • Realtors
  • Employment Specialists
  • Lawyers
  • Support Staff
  • Educators
Everyone is required to pass the Green Associate exam before they can become a LEED AP. You do have the option of taking both the Green Associate and AP exams together on the same day, however with the combined exam option if you fail one of the two sections you will not be awarded any credential until you pass both sections.
The Green Associate and AP exams are actually offered on-demand, therefore there are no pre-scheduled dates or times. When you are ready to take your exam, and have been approved by GBCI, you can schedule an exam appointment at a Prometric Testing Center near you.

Earning Your Credential

With LEED Exam Prep courses available as public courses, in-house training, and online webinars, becoming accredited has never been easier! Zack Academy provides you with the necessary tools to pass the Green Associate and AP exams on the first try. Schedule a course today to begin the accreditation process!

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100% Verified Reviews
Below are the most recent student reviews for previous Zack Academy Courses. All reviews are from people who registered for and attended the course.
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review userBrady W.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 17, 2023
My instructor was informative, detailed and thorough! He made sure that he covered everything and went over all of the important... My instructor was informative, detailed and thorough! He made sure that he covered everything and went over all of the important points with us two or three times. I would highly recommend this class to anybody in the trades that is going to come in contact with lead paint!
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review userJay S.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 17, 2023
Very informative. Our instructor, Jamie, did a great job presenting all of the information efficiently. Very informative. Our instructor, Jamie, did a great job presenting all of the information efficiently.
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review userAdam T.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 17, 2023
Jamie was teally good with instructing the class. And neing to n our side for some of the questions Jamie was teally good with instructing the class. And neing to n our side for some of the questions
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review userCarl M.
3 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 17, 2023
It was nice to take the coarse and refresh, but there were a couple of things i would like to share. I thought the instructor... It was nice to take the coarse and refresh, but there were a couple of things i would like to share. I thought the instructor knew the material, but raced through it! I was told the coarse was to run from 9-5pm and we were tested and done by 3-3:15. I also thought he was a little too theatrical for my liking, trying to be funny when not needed.( this is in my opinion, ) Also, thought the room was to small for hands on work that we were asked to do, people standing in front of each other due to the fact there was no where else to go. room was only big enough for 25 people and desk. really should have been twice the square footage to have room for hands on work. I can only give a three star rating because of these things. Thank you.
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review userMike H.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 17, 2023
Instructor was thorough, engaging and prepared and obviously knew the presentation very well. This is the second time I... Instructor was thorough, engaging and prepared and obviously knew the presentation very well. This is the second time I have taken the full course and it also included information about a neighboring border state with slightly different regulations. Well done!
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review userLuis V.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 12, 2023
The class was excellent, we learned a lot, it was very important for a better service and excellent work The class was excellent, we learned a lot, it was very important for a better service and excellent work
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review userRoberto R.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 12, 2023
It was a great class Miss Cindy Zeis did a great jod and took her time to explain every Question that we ask her !!! It was a great class Miss Cindy Zeis did a great jod and took her time to explain every Question that we ask her !!!
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review userVincent M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 12, 2023
Excellent Excellent
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review userJenner S.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 12, 2023
I left the class feeling like i have applied the proper methods of renovating safely around everyone. I felt very involved... I left the class feeling like i have applied the proper methods of renovating safely around everyone. I felt very involved during the class which helped the learning process.
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review userJames W.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 12, 2023
Excellent Excellent
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review userJake J.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 9, 2023
Steve was a fantastic instructor and gave real world examples and application to how we do our work. Steve was a fantastic instructor and gave real world examples and application to how we do our work.
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review userDimitri K.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 9, 2023
It was great, the instructor explained as it applies in real life. I would recommend this class and this trainer to anyone... It was great, the instructor explained as it applies in real life. I would recommend this class and this trainer to anyone who needs it. cant wait to see you in 5 years!
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review userNatanael F.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 9, 2023
Class covered everything that we needed and instructor was very knowledgeable about the subject. Very friendly and answered... Class covered everything that we needed and instructor was very knowledgeable about the subject. Very friendly and answered all questions that were asked.
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review userKelby W.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 28, 2023
great class, our instructor Andrew was awesome! great class, our instructor Andrew was awesome!
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review userCindy K.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 23, 2022
Marty did a great job at communicating the information to our group. Marty did a great job at communicating the information to our group.
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review userCharles H.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 23, 2022
Informative!! Very knowledgeable Informative!! Very knowledgeable
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review userBrady M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 23, 2022
Great training, learned a lot Great training, learned a lot
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review userAlfredo B.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on September 25, 2022
Buen instructor Buen instructor
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review userFerdinan G.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on September 25, 2022
Muy buena clase nos enseña como tratar con el plomo excelente Muy buena clase nos enseña como tratar con el plomo excelente
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review userCesar R.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on September 25, 2022
This class it’s so important for a painter I like the experience and I learned a lot about lead I like it and I recommend... This class it’s so important for a painter I like the experience and I learned a lot about lead I like it and I recommend to get this class is very important for us family it was a nice experience thank you
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review userCody F.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on August 9, 2022
Great class, learned a lot of useful information. 10/10 would recommend Great class, learned a lot of useful information. 10/10 would recommend
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review userJames W.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on August 9, 2022
The training was great. The instructor kept it interesting and on point The training was great. The instructor kept it interesting and on point
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review userJosh B.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on August 9, 2022
Jamie did a great job of expressing everything to us very clearly and in a timely manner. He also did a good job of keeping... Jamie did a great job of expressing everything to us very clearly and in a timely manner. He also did a good job of keeping it interesting so that we would not be bored or uninterested. Overall, a good experience.
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review userYoungcheol J.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 31, 2022
Very professional from scheduling the in house class Very professional from scheduling the in house class
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review userJoseph S.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 31, 2022
Great Great
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review userSong Wook J.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 31, 2022
Cindy was very clear in points and she encourages her students well Cindy was very clear in points and she encourages her students well
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review userJae Wook J.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 31, 2022
Very professional Very professional
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review userJinmok K.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 31, 2022
Very good at explaining and making sure everyone understands. Very good at explaining and making sure everyone understands.
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review userMebok L.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 31, 2022
Very courteous Very courteous
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review userWilliam P. N.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 30, 2022
Great Instructor!! Great Instructor!!
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review userScott C.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 30, 2022
Good Good
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review userJohn M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 30, 2022
Excellent Excellent
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review userEduardo F.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 30, 2022
Good class! Very nice teacher !!! Good class! Very nice teacher !!!
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review userDaniel C.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 30, 2022
Very good she when trough material and explain everything really good Very good she when trough material and explain everything really good
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review userAlejandro C.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 25, 2022
Good class Good class
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review userDalton C.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 22, 2022
Our instructor, Timberlyn Smith, was very knowledgeable on the subject matter, and was able to apply that knowledge to the... Our instructor, Timberlyn Smith, was very knowledgeable on the subject matter, and was able to apply that knowledge to the classroom.
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review userGillian B.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 11, 2022
Stacey was engaging, informative, clear, and answered all of our questions. She gave us a lot of resources to utilize after... Stacey was engaging, informative, clear, and answered all of our questions. She gave us a lot of resources to utilize after the class is over.
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review userJerome K.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on May 18, 2022
The instructor was well prepared and she did an excellent job answering questions. The instructor was well prepared and she did an excellent job answering questions.
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review userJohn H.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on May 18, 2022
She was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job She was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job
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review userBob F.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 26, 2022
Great training class. Instructor very knowledgeable and experienced in the field. Easy to follow and stay involved. Thank... Great training class. Instructor very knowledgeable and experienced in the field. Easy to follow and stay involved. Thank you!
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review userDerek C.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 26, 2022
Class was great! Very informative. Instructor was great. Class was great! Very informative. Instructor was great.
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review userEmmett H.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 26, 2022
Mr. Griffith is a wonderful teacher that keeps you interested. His knowledge and real life experience on the subject is... Mr. Griffith is a wonderful teacher that keeps you interested. His knowledge and real life experience on the subject is amazing. I very much enjoyed his easy going style.
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review userTBD T.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 26, 2022
Had a great class. Instructor made boring content enjoyable even without training course material until 2-1/2 hours into... Had a great class. Instructor made boring content enjoyable even without training course material until 2-1/2 hours into the instruction.
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review userTBD T.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 26, 2022
Joe was a great instructor. A little too fast at speaking. But, I found myself listening more intently so not to miss anything. Joe was a great instructor. A little too fast at speaking. But, I found myself listening more intently so not to miss anything.
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review userTBD T.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 26, 2022
I am the safety manager for the company. I got a lot out of the course. Glad we had the training in our own training center.... I am the safety manager for the company. I got a lot out of the course. Glad we had the training in our own training center. No competitors in the room so we could talk opening about how we do business.
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review userTBD T.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 26, 2022
Joe was good even if he is from Pittsburg Steeler country. I learned a lot more from him than I did from the last RRP class... Joe was good even if he is from Pittsburg Steeler country. I learned a lot more from him than I did from the last RRP class I took at a hotel.
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review userTBD T.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 26, 2022
I did not want to be there. But Joe made it worthwhile. I did not want to be there. But Joe made it worthwhile.
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review userTBD T.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 26, 2022
Good stories to help reinforce the point. Good stories to help reinforce the point.
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review userTBD T.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 26, 2022
Good sense of humor. Good sense of humor.
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review userTBD T.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 26, 2022
Joe took a dry subject and made it bearable. Joe took a dry subject and made it bearable.
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