Update Yourself on LEED V4 Green Associate and Earn free LEED Specific CE Hrs

LEED Professionals are required to pursue Continuing Education in order to maintain their LEED Credentials. LEED Green Associates have to purse 15 CE Hrs out of which 3 should be LEED specific. LEED APs should have to pursue 30 CE Hrs out of which 6 should be LEED specific.

Very often we receive enquires on where to get CE Hrs for Credential Maintenance Programs. In response to the enquiries we have posted a video on Things to do after the exam. With the release of LEED V4, here is an excellent opportunity to update yourself on LEED V4 and earn free LEED Specific CE Hrs.

More details: http://www.greenbuildingacademy.co/

The screenshots below are self explanatory. Please do note that the screenshots are taken when we were writing the post, USGBC may change the web layout. You may experience a different screen layout later. Also screen layout may change based on your membership and subscriptions.

Step 1: Login to www.usgbc.org

Step 2: Follow the link “Education” as in the screenshot below

Step 3: Follow the link “Education @USGBC” as in the screenshot below

Step 4: You can find lot of free LEED Specific CE hours in this page as shown below; you have access to anything which is not priced.

Step 5: View the video content and take the quiz when you complete.

Congratulations, you have earned free LEED Specific CE Hr.

The CE Hrs are automatically reported. Check your profile for updated CE Hrs reported; refer to the following screen shot.

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How I passed LEED Green Associate V4 Examination in 4 weeks?

In this post I am going to explain how I passed LEED Green Associate Examination within 4 weeks and I will try to answer some of the common questions asked by candidates at the beginning stage of their preparation like,

1. How to get started?
2. Whether to go for self-study or an online course?
3. How to prepare for the exam?

First of all, I would like to introduce myself. I am Venkatesh, a fresh graduate in Mechanical Engineering with no experience in construction sector. I have joined with Green Building Academy as Trainee-Sustainability Engineer on 30/11/2015. I was instructed by my management to go for LEED Green Associate v4 Examination and I was promised for an increment in my salary if I pass.

Step 1: Getting Started

After decided to go for the examination, the first think I did was to understand basic things about the examination like number of questions, passing score, exam duration, etc. The following videos gave me very good information regarding the examination. I shared the links with you here:

1. Introduction to Green Buildings and LEED Credentials -

http://www.greenbuildingacademy.co/leed-ga-v4/introduction/video/

2. Introduction to LEED Rating Systems - http://www.greenbuildingacademy.co/leed-ga-v4/leed-rating-systems/video/

The official examination information is published in LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook -

 http://in.usgbc.org/resources/leed-v4-green-associate-candidate-handbook

Step 2: Deciding whether to go for self-study or an online course?

A common confusion usually arise in a candidate’s mind is whether to do self-studyor to take a course. In my case I was provided with free online access for LEED Green Associate v4 Made Easy – Online course offered by Green Building Academy. My advice is to take a LEED Green Associate Training Course which was used and tested by many candidates. Online courses available in the market will cost around 150 USD and our online course is available at 55 USD. Free online resources available in the internet are often outdated and misleading. So, in order to limit your time and effort towards preparation I strongly recommend taking an online course or a classroom course(depending on your budget and time). Class room course may cost up to USD 400.
Preparing for the Exam:

I strongly recommend candidates to prepare in the following sequence of topics:

1. Location and Transportation
2. Sustainable Sites
3. Water Efficiency
4. Energy Efficiency
5. Materials & Resources
6. Indoor Environmental Quality
7. Integrative Process
8. Bonus Categories
9. Certification Process

One of the common mistakes people doing in preparation is that, spending lot of time in Integrative Process and Certification Process at the beginning stages of preparation. In my perspective these topics can be well understood after studying all the technical parts. Time required to complete the above topics varies with discipline. However 3 weeks will be sufficient enough to cover all the topics. Give yourself at least 7-10 days for revising.

Step 4: Applying and Scheduling for the Examination

I recommend you to schedule your examination when you are 50% prepared. Scheduling your examination will actually speed-up your process and will provide enough time for you to get psychologically prepared. Remember solving more and more practice questions is one of the keys to success. Take some mock tests available in the internet. It will make you familiar with the exam interface and it will avoid confusions during examination. Applying and Scheduling procedures for the examination are well explained in the video link provided below

http://www.greenbuildingacademy.co/leed-ga-v4/exam-registration/.

I passed the examination on Dec 28, 2015 with a score of 188 exactly on 29th day from the starting date of my preparation.

Question:

A Multinational Automobile manufacturing company has planned to establish one of its production plants in California. During site assessment, which of the following codes the project team has to refer to find if the project site is a farmland?

a) Environmental Protection Agency
b) Environmental Impact Assessment Authority
c) SCAQMD
d) Code of Federal Regulations

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The LEED AP BD+C Requirements

LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) are renowned sustainability experts who are able to contribute to the rating of buildings with the various LEED systems and mentor all the other team members. By obtaining your LEED AP BD+C designation, you are not only making a wise career investment, you are taking an essential step to remain competitive in a rapidly changing industry and positioning yourself for the high demand green job market.

The most accepted and recognizable Green Building Credential in the world

There are more than 141,000 LEED APs as of Jan 2010, with more being certified every day at an unparalleled rate. While LEED APs have always been a illustrious credential, many employers now want AP accreditation for new hires and are requiring only AP accreditation as part of their staff education goals. The demand for LEED APs has grown significantly as the federal government, states and cities and municipalities require LEED certification for all new government operated offices and facilities, and will remain in this continued growth path as the need for energy efficiency and to limit global warming continues.

Credentialing Structure

Version 3.0 credential process features multiple tiers of accreditation that exhibit both level of proficiency and areas of interest and specialization. The first step is the LEED Green Associate. This credential covers the core concept and sustainability plus a basic understanding of the USGBC, GBCI and how buildings are certified. This is also the Exam Part #1 of the AP specialty exams and By itself, it is very beneficial for those seeking to show a general working knowledge of Leadership in Energy in Environmental Design and Sustainable Green Building methods. For individuals who take and pass the GA examination are allowed to use the LEED GA or LEED Green Associate designation and accredited logo on your stationary, professional resume and your advertising.

The second level is the LEED AP BD+C with a specialty. You have the option of five separate exams that prove proficiency in the advanced knowledge of sustainable and green building methods in a specialty field such as Building Design & Construction, Interior Design & Construction, Green Building Operation & Maintenance, Homes or Neighborhood Development. You are only required to pass one of the specialty exams (in addition to the LEED Green Associate exam) to make use of the LEED Accredited Professional or LEED AP acronym as part of your title on your stationary, professional resume and your advertising. Some people have pursued multiple LEED Accredited Professional specialties to prove proficiency to perspective employer and customers.

LEED Accredited Professionals are considered experts in the field distinguished by their many years of green building and LEED experience. The exact requirements of this designation have not been identified at the date of this article.

Tier 1: LEED Green Associate

To obtain the LEED Green Associate (LEED GA), you must take and pass a 2-hour, 100 question multiple choice exam which will test your understanding of green building and core concepts.

LEED Green Associate Exam Eligibility

To submit an application for the LEED Green Associate exam, you must meet or exceed at least one of the following prerequisites:

· Attendance of an green education program that addresses sustainable building principles, OR
· Documented involvement on a LEED-registered project

The PTL Green Associate class qualifies you to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam. After your class, you will be provided with an electronic certificate of completion that you can submit with your application.

Tier II: LEED AP with Specialty

To acquire the LEED AP with Specialty credential, you must pass a 2-hour, 100 question multiple choice exam which will test your understanding of the LEED AP specialty you are pursuing. The LEED AP with Specialty credential is for individuals wanting to demonstrate an deep knowledge of green construction practices; it also will exhibit the ability to specialize in a individual LEED Rating System.

LEED AP Exam

The LEED green associate training and LEED AP exams can be taken at the same time or may also be taken in separate appointments. You do not need to have already passed the LEED Green Associate exam to submit an application for the LEED Accredited Professional exam. However, you must either be a legacy LEED AP or have the LEED GA credential to acquire the LEED AP accreditation.

LEED AP Eligibility

To take the LEED AP exams, you must have prior experience with a LEED Certification Projects within the last three years of your application submittal date. This documented work experience must be in the form of a letter of attestation from a supervisor, client, or project manager and must describe your involvement on the LEED Project as a consultant, contracted worker, member of the LEED Project Team, LEED Homes Provider, LEED Commercial Reviewer, LEED Homes Green Verifier, or staff member of a Certifying Body (CB).

The PTL LEED Project Management Experience class will meet this prerequisite and qualify you to take the LEED AP exam.

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