LEED GA & BD+C Prep Seminars

Interested in becoming LEED accredited? Here's your chance! AIA|DC in partnership with Green Education Services is offering a two-day, LEED Green Associate & Building Design + Construction Prep Seminar. 

'Green Associate' is the Tier 1 achievement within USGBC's LEED three-tiered accreditation system, and signifies a strong knowledge base of the principles of LEED Sustainable Design. 'LEED AP+' is offered as a Tier 2 credential and is geared towards industry professionals who plan on working on specific types of Green Building Projects.

Day 1 (February 16, 2012): LEED Green Associate Seminar:
The Green Associate (GA) Exam Prep Seminar will provide an overview of all the content covered on the GA 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 LU/4.0 SD LU. 

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.

Day 2 (February 17, 2012): LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C): 
For those interested in achieving a Tier 2 LEED credential, the LEED BD+C seminar is meant to prepare candidates to become a LEED AP with a specialization in the Building Design and Construction Rating System. The BD+C rating system is the most utilized and is applicable for most new construction or major renovation of a commercial, institutional or high-rise residential project. The seminar will thoroughly prepare candidates for this exam, as it covers the point structure and requirements of every LEED credit. AIA Credits: 8.0 HSW LU/4.0 SD LU. 

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 that specializes in New Construction & Major Renovations are encouraged to sign up for the GA seminar (February 16) as well as the BD+C seminar (February 17). Candidates who are not sure what their LEED AP specialty will be, or who wish to prepare only for the GA exam can sign up for the GA one-day seminar. 

Session fees:
LEED GA -and- BD+C: Members pay: $495.00 (Early bird rate)/$595.00 (Regular rate); Non-members pay: $545.00 (Early bird rate)/$645.00 (Regular rate)

LEED GA -or- BD+C: Members pay: $295.00 (Early bird rate)/$395.00 (Regular rate); Non-members pay: $345.00 (Early bird rate)/$445.00 (Regular rate)