LEED Green Associate (GA) Exam Prep

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How to Get LEED Certified

"Getting LEED Certified" is a process that involves incorporating sustainable strategies into BUILDINGS with the goal of earning a LEED Certification label for the building itself. Learn more in our New to LEED? Start Here section.

If you're seeking professional development and marketability for yourself in the green building industry, then you're looking for "LEED Accreditation." And you're in the right place!

The required first step for anyone interested in LEED is to pursue the LEED Green Associate accreditation.

What is a LEED Green Associate? LEED Green Associate is an internationally recognized, professional credential for an individual who has demonstrated his or her understanding of core sustainability strategies as outlined by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.

To become a LEED Green Associate, you will follow these steps:

Step 1: Learn about LEED (this is where Everblue comes in!)

Step 2: Purchase your LEED exam from the U.S. Green Building Council

Step 3: Schedule your testing appointment with Prometric

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With any of our LEED Green Associate Exam Prep training packages, take your exam within 30 days of completing all provided learning activities (ie, your first exam attempt). If you are unsuccessful, send us your exam score and exam receipt - we'll take care of the rest!

LEED Green Associate Course Overview

Get started today with Everblue's LEED Green Associate Exam Prep - the course that made us famous. This is our most popular and successful program and the #1 course recommended by the USGBC!

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Everblue's program is all you need to study and pass your LEED exam with confidence.

Our LEED GA course provides an intense overview of the LEED Certification standards and includes tips for passing the LEED exam. You'll walk away understanding the role of a LEED Green Associate professional and why green building is so important. We'll teach you everything you need to know!

You are guaranteed to succeed with an Everblue LEED course.

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Online Class

Hello and thank you for your question.

You can take either live webinar training or on demand webinar training. Both are great options, but we recommend live webinar training for those new to the industry as it is interactive and allows students to ask questions.

Thank you, Bana

Time requirement

Is there a time requirement to pass LEED AP once you have passed the Green Associate exam?

Time requirement

There is no time requirement to pass the LEED AP exam after you have earned your LEED Green Associate. You will have to take credential maintenance 2 years after earning your LEED Green Associate, however, to maintain the credential. It may be in your best interest to move up to the LEED AP level before that time since the LEED AP would satisfy that need for credential maintenance.

Taking LEED AP exam

Hi Everblue, I'm more interested in having a LEED AP certification. The fact that I don't have LEED certified project, if I pass LEED GA, can I take LEED AP examination using LEED GA certifications as a requirements in taking exam?

Taking LEED AP exam

Hello and thanks for the question,

Yes, once you pass the LEED Green Associate exam, you can proceed to the LEED AP exam. In fact, the USGBC offers a combined GA/AP exam if you really want to fast-track the process. Please note that we don't usually recommend the combined GA/AP exam, however, The exam is 4 hours in duration (no breaks), and if you fail either part - GA or AP - you walk away empty-handed. We always recommend that candidates approach one exam a time for best results.

Thanks!
Everblue

Practice Exam Questions

Are we able to print out the practice exam questions? I saw shipping outside the US fees and also a 60 day window to view the practice questions. Thanks in advance,

Practice Exam Questions

Everblue's practice exam questions are not in a printable format. They are designed in the same format as the actual LEED exam questions which are given online.

Thanks,
Everblue

Classes in Abu Dhabi

Hello.

I would like to know the difference between classes in Abu Dahabi, Dubai and classes in the United States. Is the quality the same? Are the teachers the same? In total, is it better for me to attend the classes in the United States or it doesn't make any difference.

Best Regards

Classes in Abu Dhabi

Thanks for your interest in Everblue's classes. The curriculum is the same for all of our courses whether in the United States or International. All of our instructors are Everblue trained employees. So your class will be the same top quality Everblue training no matter where you are.

Thank you!

LEED certification

If you want to be a LEED certified contractor, what all is involved? Also, what does it cost to take the courses and the test?

Thank you,

Dale

LEED certification

Hi Dale,

To become LEED accredited, you first have to take and pass the LEED Green Associate Exam.

Everblue provides LEED Green Associate Exam Prep training in multiple formats to help you prepare for the exam. Once you take this class, we recommend that you study the materials we provide you for several weeks before taking the test.

Thank you

Green Associate

I have been selling in the commercial HVAC industry for 23 years. I will be 50 in 2011. Is it to late for me to get my LEED certification? My memory is not what it used to be. Thanks.

Green Associate

It's certainly not too late to get a LEED certification. Everblue has students of all ages and coming from many different backgrounds. The LEED Green Associate exam prep covers a lot of material, but our course gives you everything you need to do well on the exam. In fact, Everblue has over a 98% pass rate with our students who take the LEED Green Associate exam prep class.

Call our office at 1-800-460-2575 if you would like to discuss the course further with us.

How many study hours

I am going to take the LEED-GA training course and take the test...eventually. My question is, how many study hours outside of the class do you recommend to have a good chance at passing the test?

How many study hours

Everblue recommends that students spend 20-30 hours studying on their own. While we thoroughly cover all the material in class, self study helps students to really retain the information.

Is it right for me?

Hi

I am a recent college grad, looking to become involved in the green economy. Is the LEED Associates exam right for me, or should I gain work experience first? How will the LEED Associates certification help me get a job?

Thank you

Is it right for me?

Thank you for the great question! A LEED Green Associate credential would be a smart first step to a green career. You do not need work experience to become a LEED Green Associate, so it is perfect for a student right out of school.

A LEED Green Associate will certainly help you in the job market, because it will give you knowledge and a credential in a fast growing field. Also, it is a good way to balance the fact that your work experience is limited. And as a LEED Green Associate, you will be an attractive candidate to anyone already working in the green industry.

Thank you
Everblue

What to prepare before attending the Course?

Hi, I am an interior designer and am interested in taking the Green Associate Exam Prep Course. I understand that there will be some handouts and study materials provided in the course but will you suggest to also buy the LEED reference guide in advance? If so, should it be the 2009 version or the V2? I am a bit confused on the differences between the two? As an interior designer, do I need to purchase the full set of reference guide to prepare for the exam and for future practice?

Thanks.

Preparing for the LEED Green Associate Exam

Hello!

One of the great things about Everblue's live LEED Green Associate exam prep course is that everything you need is included. We provide you pre-course reading material to review online before the class. In the class, we provide a course book and study sheets. And after the class, we give you access to Everblue's practice exam questions. That's it!

You don't need to go out to the bookstore or browse Amazon for additional materials. We give you everything you need to pass the LEED Green Associate exam!

Thank you!
Everblue

Test Centers in Saudi Arabia

Is is possible to sit for the LEED AP exam in Saudi Arabia? or do we have to travel abroad to do so?

Test Centers in Saudi Arabia

There are 2 Prometric testing centers in Saudi Arabia. You can visit Prometric's website at www.prometric.com to find the exact locations.

Thank you!
Everblue

LEED Green Associate Course Information

The live LEED Green Associate exam prep class is an 8 hour class, which costs $645.

What materials do the attendees take with them to continue preparation for the exam?

What is the cost and availability of the Green Associate exam?

LEED Green Associate Course Information

Hello,

Everblue's LEED Green Associate exam prep course includes all the study materials you will need to prepare for the exam after you have completed your class. We give you a course book in the class along with "cheat sheets" that contain all of the course information condensed onto several quick reference pages.

Everblue also gives you access to over 400 practice questions after your course that closely resemble the actual LEED Green Associate exam questions.

The cost to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam is $250, and you can schedule this anytime with Prometric testing centers at www.prometric.com.

Thank you!
Everblue

A MUST for passing the Green Associate Course

I took the Green Associate course a while ago (have procrastinated a bit about taking the exam), and also purchased the flash cards and the practice exams (on-line).

In particular, the practice exams are outstanding and completely invaluable towards passing the exam. I am not sure if I could have passed without them (I don't think the flashcards alone would do it), and the format of the practice exams on-line was perfect for passing the exam.

I passed with a very high score (I think, 195?) and thought the exam was relatively easy after having done the practice exams. A great format, and invaluable to passing the exam.

Thanks for all your help!
Doug Ruhlin (druhlin@resourcemanagementassoc.com)

LEED Green Associate

To Everblue,

1. I want to be a LEED Green Associate , what are the trainings that I have to take and what's the procedure?

2, If I want to continue the LEED AP, what are the trainings and the process of examination? I am from the Philippines.

Thank you,

LEED Green Associate

Hello,

The best way to start with earning your LEED Green Associate is to take an Everblue LEED Green Associate exam prep course. After the class, we recommend you study for several weeks with the materials we provide you. Then you schedule your LEED Green Associate exam and pass!

To continue on and earn your LEED AP, we also recommend that you take an Everblue LEED AP exam prep course. Everblue offers a LEED AP Building Design and Construction course and a LEED AP Operations and Maintenance course. After the course, you study for several weeks like you would for the LEED GA. Then register for the LEED AP exam and pass!

Thanks for the great questions!

LEED GA Exam prep

I took the two day course prior to taking the exam. The materials that they provided with the course (course book with all the classroom slides, summary sheet for each LEED credit, 400 questions plus two practice tests) gave plenty of study material to prepare for the test. The real benefit of the two day class was learning how to really read the question and understand what was was being asked. It was this that helped me do so well on the exam and I would recommend it to anyone.

LEED Test Centers Out of US

Hi Guys,

I just want to know if I will take the test(Leed Green Associate)Out of US.

I'm currently living at Colombia .Please help me.

Thanks you so much!

LEED Test Centers Out of US

Hello,

The LEED Exam is available in most countries worldwide via Prometric testing centers. We have had a number of students from Columbia so I am sure that the Prometric exam center there offers the LEED Green Associate Exam.

We look forward to having you in our LEED Training.
Everblue

A Great Class!

Hello,

I recently took the live class for the LEED GA exam prep with James Boley, in Chicago. James made the class clear, smart, interesting, focused and friendly. He gave us all kind of helpful information to pass the test.

After a few days of studying, I took the test today and passed with 183/200, in the first try.

Thank you very much Everblue!

Leed Green Associate

Are the test questions similar to those on the actual test and is it a good indication that if you are doing well on the practice tests you will do well on the actual test?

LEED Green Associate Practice Exams

Hello,

Our LEED Practice Exams simulate the actual exam experience. Our questions are the same format, structure, and question methodology. We also cover the same material that is covered by the LEED exams. If you are doing very well on the practice exams, then you should do well on the regular exam.

Everblue

Online LEED Green Associate exam prep

I recently took the online class. Used the practice questions and tests as much as possible. And passed the test first try.

All of the material was very helpful!

Thanks

Online LEED Green Associate exam prep

Thanks for the great feedback. Here at Everblue, we love hearing about the success of our students. Good job!

LEED Test Centers

I am very interested in becoming leed certified and hope to become a leed green associate. I am in Florida and was wondering if there are LEED exam centers here. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Thanks

LEED Test Centers

Hello,

There are over 300 LEED exam locations available nationwide through the network of Prometric testing centers. As part of our LEED Green Associate Exam prep classes, we provide you with detailed instructions on registering for the exam and how to find the closest testing center.

Everblue

LEED Legacy

I worked on LEED projects while at Waste Management in Construction Sales. Does that count as a Legacy and if so, which course(s) would you reccommend for me?

I currently live in the Orlando area and looking to relocate to Atlanta to continue my career.

Tal

Legacy LEED APs

Tal,

Hello. A legacy LEED AP is someone who became accredited prior to the LEED version 3 standards which were implemented in the summer of 2009.

Under the current LEED version three standards, your first step would be a LEED Green Associate training course and then the LEED Green Associate exam. Once you have passed the LEED Green Associate, you can proceed to the LEED AP with Specialty level.

Everblue

Demand for LEED by region

Hello,

Where do you see the greatest demand for LEED related jobs in the USA?

LEED Job Outlook

Demand for LEED training which is what we can measure is strong in all of the major coastal cities and in areas with large federal footprints such as military bases or Department of Energy Installations.

Interestingly enough though, my experience is that people seem to have an easier time get LEED project work in less competitive areas where schools, hospitals, or municipalities are building LEED projects.

LEED International

Hi!
The LEED accreditation seems like a must do for anyone wanting to gain a foothaold in the hugely upcoming green market. Is it possible for a citizen of a non American, or a country where the Green building council is not registered to become a LEED professional??

International LEED Accreditation

LEED is an international standard. It is possible for anyone, anywhere in the world to become LEED accredited. The only hurdle for most people is the limited number of languages that the exam is offered in. We have had LEED students from Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, Italy, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Taiwan, Singapore, China, Japan, and many more countries.

Everblue

Great Content

I completed the webinar for Leed Green Associate back in March, 2010. The overall content of the course was very good and right on target respect to the methodology of the test. After working for few days on the study pack and also the question pack for the LEED AP BD&C content I was able to Pass the 2 parts of the exam today.

I felt very confortable and familiar with the test. That help a lot.

I will certainly be back to this site for my Continued Education Hours.

Thanks

Thanks for the Great Feedback

Miguel,

Thanks for the great feedback. We enjoy hearing from students. For LEED Credential Maintenance we just rolled out a new program that will help you meet the exact requirements of the credential maintenance program.

Everblue

Continuing Education Credit for CEM

I am planning to take the LEED Green Associate exam, I am also a Certified Energy Manager (Association of Energy Engineers). Can I get CE credits applicable to the CEM certification renewal?

Continuing Education Credits

We can provide you with a certificate of completion with our assorted continuing education provider numbers included. Most associations and continuing education boards accept this course but to be safe you should check with the CEM CEU board beforehand. Everblue

Aced the LEED Exam

I was at your Seattle training session for Green Associate on 1/7-1/8/10. I wanted to let you know that today I passed both the LEED Green associate and AP BD+C. I took both tests back to back, completing GA in 20 minutes and AP BD+C in 1hr 8 m. You may remember that I am prior service US Army, Infantry, E6. I went at the LEED program in 11B style and with some serious studying, and your help, I passed my tests on the first try. Thanks a million!

The training Everblue provided was detailed, accurate, and enabled me to pass the GA test on the first attempt. You did an excellent job conducting the class and gave me exactly what I needed to be successful. I would use Everblue again without hesitation and will recommend your course to my friends and colleagues.

Regards

GREAT LEED GA EVERBLUE TRAINING WALTHAM, MA

My experience with this 2 day class with Greg Hamra was fantastic. Greg did a commendable job going over the material and showing his dedication to helping the environment. I give Greg an A+ for his effort. Phil Stickney

Green Associate Exam Prep Course - Boston Dec 14,15, 2009

This class was well attended (30 participants) and I hope we all have sponges for brains because Greg Hamra is very knowledgeable and passing would be easy if we had his knowledge. Since we do not, I can at least attest to the fact that he made learning fun and taking the exam will not be as difficult as I thought prior to taking the course.

Very good class overall

Very good class overall.

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