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The LEED Green Associate will enhance your professional credentials, open doors to new job opportunities and help advance your career in the green building industry. The LEED Green Associate is a valuable credential for anyone interested in making a positive impact on the environment.

The LEED Green Associate exam measures general knowledge of green building practices and how to support others working on LEED projects. The exam is ideal for those newer to sustainability and LEED. Access the LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook.

  • Prep: Review our study materials and access exam prep resources.
  • Exam: The exam is two hours long and has 100 multiple-choice questions. You have the option to take the exam at a Prometric Testing Center or from homeÌýas a remote proctored online exam.ÌýReview exam details.
  • Maintain: LEED Green Associates must earn 15 continuing education hours within two years of passing their exam. Access CMP information.

Preparing for the exam

Candidate handbook

These handbooks cover exam content, policies & procedures:
LEED Green Associate

Reivew study references & sample questions:
LEED Green Associate


Course catalog

°Õ³ó±ðÌýUSGBC course catalogÌýoffers online courses, practice tests & study plans:
Two-week, Green Associate exam study plan
LEED Green Associate Core Concepts


Publications

LEED Building Design + Construction (BD+C) Reference Guide v4 Edition:
LEED Green Associate Study Bundle, LEED v4 Edition

Steps to become a LEED Green Associate

  1. Study for the exam

For LEED Green Associates, USGBCÌýrecommends one of the below bundles to help you prepare for the LEED Green Associate exam:

Ìý Study bundle
$155
Exam & Prep bundle
$369
Exam, Prep & Maintain bundle
$499
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  1. Register for the exam
  2. to take the exam at home or at a local Prometric testing center

LEED Green Associate exam formats & procedures

  • Fees: $250 (, )
  • Prerequisites/eligibility requirements: None
  • Format: 100 multiple-choice questions.ÌýYou have the option to take the exam at a Prometric Testing Center or from homeÌýas a remote proctored online exam.
  • Language: Translation aids are available in Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. .
  • Scoring: A passing score of 170 out of 200.
  • Rescheduling and cancellations: Permitted up to 3 days prior to exam. Some fees may apply. .

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Sign up for the LEED Green Associate credential now and start making an impact in your field.

Earn continuing education for credential maintenance

Advance your knowledge of green building and sustainability concepts and practices. All LEED professionals are required to maintain their credential by earning continuing education hours; LEED Green Associates must earn 15 continuing education hours within 2 years of earning their credential. You can earn hours through these activities related to green building: education, project experience, authorship and volunteering.

Download the CMP Guide for additional information about LEED professional credential maintenance.

Learn online

Access top sustainability and green building education to grow your knowledge and fulfill continuing education requirements. Explore theÌýUSGBC course catalogÌýand purchase a yearlongÌýsubscription.

Playlists and filters take the guesswork out of finding the right course for you. Access courses eligible for GBCI CE hours, Key concepts for contractors and builders, among others.
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Attend events hosted by USGBC communities, previously known as chapters, which provide local leadership, networking, education, and volunteer opportunities for individuals. Browse all in-person events.


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