- Description
- Objectives
- Outline
- Materials
- Certification
- System Requirements
- Watch a Demo
This Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate exam prep course provides a solid background in green building principles and practices in preparation for the LEED Green Associate credentialing exam. Information on exam policies and procedures, tips for effective studying, and an overview of the LEED credentialing process is also discussed. The LEED Green Associate credential demonstrates basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations and is used to enhance any number of careers. Students will learn strategies for securing sustainable sites and building materials, forming efficient water and energy systems, combining utility, comfort and quality, reducing waste, and creating innovative designs.
Prerequisite(s): LEED Green Associate Training
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Recognize LEED credentialing procedures and policies
- Recall the exam structure, procedure and methods for effective preparation
- Identify strategies for securing sustainable sites and building materials
- List strategies for creating efficient water and energy systems
- Identify methods for creating innovative designs based on quality, comfort, and utility
LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Module 1
Understanding LEED
- Tiers of the Credentialing Process
- Application Process
- Why Earn LEED Credentials?
- Benefits of Green Building
- Systems Thinking
- Life Cycle Approach
- Do Green Buildings Cost More?
- Traditional Approach
- Integrative Approach to Design and Construction
- USGBC and GBCI
LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Module 2
LEED Green Building and Concepts
- Building Design and Construction
- Homes
- Interior Design and Contraction
- Building Operations and Maintenance
- Neighborhood Development
- The Categories of LEED
- LEED-Online
- Program Requirements
- Steps to Certification
- Special Projects
LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Module 3
Location and Sustainable Sites
- Location
- Transportation
- Neighborhood Pattern and Design
- Site Design and Management
- Rainwater Management
- Heat Island Effect
- Strategies
LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Module 4
Water Efficiency and Energy
- Indoor Water Use
- Process Water
- Outdoor Water
- Atmosphere
- Commissioning
- Minimum Energy Performance
- Refrigerants
- Existing Buildings
- EA Prerequisites and Credits
LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Module 5
Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality
- Conservation of Materials
- Environmentally Preferable Materials
- Waste Management
- Indoor Air Quality
- Thermal Comfort
- Lighting
- Acoustics
- Innovation
- Regional Priority
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks*. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!**
*A few course still have physical materials.
**See the “Book Grant” program information.
Upon successful completion of the LEED Green Associate course, students will be prepared to sit for the U.S. Green Building Council - LEED Green Associate Certification exam to become a Certified LEED Green Associate.
**Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player