LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE CREDENTIAL PREPARATION

Catalog description

This course will introduce a participant to the process of preparing for the LEED Green Associate credential. It also provides an overview of the LEED project certification process and the role of the LEED coordinator and the project team. Participants will be able to understand the benefits and challenges of LEED credentialing for a variety of phases stemming from design, construction, and completion of the project. Participants are also introduced to the latest employability pathways as well as the body of USGBC LEED Rating Systems. Everglades University is an official USGBC Education Partner. Successful completion of this course prepares a student to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam in order to become a Credentialed LEED Green Associate. LEED Green Associates have a documented, up-to-date understanding of the most current green building principles and practices, and are committed to their professional future. The LEED Green Associates exam is only offered through the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). For more information about the LEED Green Associates exam, please contact the Academic Department.