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The LEED Green Associate course provides a solid background in green building principles and practices.
LEED Green Associate
Our Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate course provides the foundational concepts and standards for the residential, commercial and institutional green building industry. This course prepares students to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam and forms the foundation for a career as a LEED Professional. Course content covers green building core concepts and strategies, sustainable thinking and implementation, LEED standards and rating systems, and an overview of the LEED Green Associate credentialing exam.
LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation
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
** Course Subject to Change.
LEED Green Associate
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the principles of the U.S. Green Building Council and LEED standards and ratings
- Recognize strategies for efficiently using energy, water, and other resources in the building industry
- Recall methods for promoting occupant health and productivity in indoor environment design
- List principles for reducing waste, pollution, and environmental degradation in the building industry
- Recognize the principles of sustainable thinking, iterative and innovative design, and the implementation process
LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation
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
LEED Green Associate Module 1
Becoming a LEED Green Associate
- LEED Green Associate Certification
- Intro to Green Building
- Employment Opportunities
- Specialized Communication Skills
- LEED Applications
- Green Associate Exam
- LEED Green Core Concepts
- Climate Change
- Life-Cycle Approach
- Cost of Green Building
LEED Green Associate Module 2
Overview of USGBC and LEED
- U.S. Green Building Council
- LEED Rating Systems
- Program Requirements
- Impact Categories
- Certification Levels and Process
- Location and Transportation
- Site Development
- Health and Livability
- Sustainable Sites
- Rainwater Management
LEED Green Associate Module 3
Efficiency, Atmosphere and Resources
- Water Conservation
- Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
- Reducing Water Use
- Reducing Energy Demand
- Energy Efficiency
- Renewable Energy
- Product Attributes and Disclosures
- Material Conservation
- Waste Management
- Environmentally Preferable Materials
LEED Green Associate Module 4
Environmental Quality and Innovation
- The Indoor Environment
- Air Quality Strategies
- Lighting Intents
- Occupant Comfort, Health and Satisfaction Intents
- Space Categorization
- Unoccupied Spaces
- Innovation Intents
- Regional Priority
- Regional Priority Strategies
LEED Green Associate Module 5
Green Buildings and Communities
- The Environmental Impacts of Buildings
- What is Green Building?
- The Rise of the Green Building Industry
- Green Building Location
- Green Building Costs and Savings
- Sustainable Thinking
- Life-Cycle Approach
- Integrative Process
- Team Selection
- Observation
LEED Green Associate Module 6
Green Building Core Concepts and Applications
- Application Strategies
- Location and Transportation
- Sustainable Sites
- Water Efficiency
- Energy and Atmosphere
- Materials and Resources
- Indoor Environmental Quality
- Innovation
- About the USGBC
- About LEED
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation
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 courses still have physical materials.
LEED Green Associate
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.LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation
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
* While our courses are accessible through multiple mobile learning platforms, some courses may include a CD or DVD with the Textbook, so you may need access to a computer with CD-ROM or DVD Drive.
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2007 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)
- Kindle Reader App is 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)
- Kindle Reader App is 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
- Courses that include a CD-ROM or DVD may require an external drive and Parallels software to view.
