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For Existing LEED APs
If you've already taken and passed the LEED Exam under a previous version of LEED (v1 or v2), you have three options moving forward to ensure that you are still recognized as a green building pro.
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LEED AP Legacy
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LEED AP+
(Path 1 - Default Specialization) |
LEED AP+
(Path 2 - Altered Specialization) |
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As an existing LEED AP, you need not do a thing and you will still maintain your credential as a LEED AP. Your designation would remain the same - LEED AP.
This would mean you are not opting into the new AP+ program. Should you not enroll in the CMP program and become a LEED AP+ before Fall of 2011, and should you wish to become a LEED AP+ at a later time, you will need to take the LEED Green Associate and the LEED AP+ of your choice, where as now you could opt in and meet the credentialing maintenance requirements by completing CEU courses.
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There are default specializations available for those who tested under LEED-NC, EB or CI as follows:
You have two options to comply: either retest under the new AP+ designation of your choice or by completing 30 units of CEUs. In either case, it is required that you agree to the disciplinary policy of LEED 2009 including 30 units of CEUs every 2 years thereafter. Enrollment in the CMP (Credentialing Maintenance Program) MUST occur before June 2011. Your designation would change to LEED AP BD+C, O+M or ID+C. |
All existing LEED APs have the option of re-testing for their default specialization or any of the others. A LEED AP may have more than one specific field, but they must take each exam in order to gain the accreditation. While re-testing used to be unlimited, candidates are allowed only 3 testing attempts per year. Your designation would change to LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Homes, etc.
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It is highly recommended that you take an exam prep course if you do indeed decide to re-test under LEED 2009. While there are similarities between v2 and v3, the changes are substantial and specific enough to warrant a review plus dedicated study time to ensure success.
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