Boston - LEED GA Exam Prep

GreenEDU and the Boston Society of Architects (Bsa) Present:
LEED Green Associate & Leed Ap Homes Overview & Exam Prep
A 3-day Workshop on Green Building Principles & Leed Core Concepts
U.S. Green Building Council has made a number of recent changes to the Leed examinations required for accreditation. ' Green Associate ' is the Tier 1 achievement within USGBC's new Leed 2009 three-tiered accreditation system, and signifies a strong knowledge base of the principles of Leed Sustainable Design. 'Leed Ap+' is now offered as a Tier 2 credential and is geared toward industry professionals who plan on working on specific types of Green Building Projects. Leed Ap Homes is specifically designed for green building professionals who specialize in high-performance homes.
Developed by the U.S Green Building Council, Leed (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) is the universally accepted green building system and covers all elements of building construction including: site factors, water & energy usage, materials and resources, air quality, & design innovation.
BSA/AIA Members Use Discount Code "Aia" for $50 off Registration!
Day 1 (September 12, 2011): Leed Green Associate Seminar
The Green Associate Exam Prep Seminar will provide an overview of all the content covered on the Green Associate exam. All candidates who wish to become a Leed Accredited Professional (Ap) need to start by first becoming a Green Associate (referred to as Tier 1 accreditation). Topics covered include project registration and certification process, overview of concepts that are covered across all Leed rating systems, intro to the computer-based testing environment, and a road map for how to organize your post-seminar prep. Aia Credits: 8.0 HSW/4.0 SD Lu.
Leed Green Associate Syllabus:
I. Introduction to Leed Green Building Rating Systems
II. Sustainable Design & Integrated Project Delivery
III. Strategies & Concepts of Leed
IV. Technical Analysis of Leed Credits/Synergies
V. Leed Testing Strategies & Tips
NOTE: Unless you have past experience on a Leed project Or are employed in a sustainable field of work, it is a mandatory requirement that you attend a Green Building Seminar before Usgbc will issue you a Leed Green Associate test date.
Days 2 & 3 (September 13 & 14, 2011): Leed Ap Homes Seminar
For those interested in achieving a Tier 2 Leed credential, the Leed Ap Homes seminar is meant to prepare candidates to become a Leed Ap with a specialization in the Homes Rating System. Specifically designed for green building professionals who specialize in high-performance homes, the Leed Ap Homes signifies that you are truly qualified to design and build green housing. Aia Credits: 16.0 HSW/4.0 SD Lu. Leed Ap Homes Syllabus:
I. Understanding the Credentialing Process
II. Sustainability and Leed Basics Review
III. The Leed for Homes Reference Guide & Rating System
Eligible Project Types
Categories of LEED
Prerequisites & Credits
The 5-Step Leed for Homes Certification Process
IV. The Strategies & Technologies of Leed for Homes
Innovation & Design
Location & Linkages
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Energy & Atmosphere
Materials & Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality
Awareness & Education
V. Leed Testing Strategies & Tips
NOTE: In order to be eligible to sit for a Leed Ap+ Exam, you must have experience on a Leed project within the last 3 years. Call 1-800-355-1751 if you have any further questions on this or any of the other new requirements.
Which seminar should you take?
Individuals who have no Leed credential but wish to eventually become a Leed Ap Homes are encouraged to sign up for the Green Associate seminar as well as the Leed for Homes seminar. Candidates who are not sure what their Leed Ap specialty will be, or who wish to prepare only for the Green Associate exam can sign up for the Green Associate one-day seminar.