Home > LEED 2009 > LEED AP - Homes

LEED AP Homes

Specifically designed for green building professionals who specialize in high-performance homes, this is the best way to show the world that you are truly qualified to create green housing. Given the current state of the housing economy, one thing is for sure - a green home sells! Developed by the U.S Green Building Council, LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) is the universally accepted green building system and covers all elements of building construction including: site, water, energy, materials, air quality, & design innovation.

Course Highlights

Descriptions of what to study to pass the LEED AP Homes exam
Study techniques that will get you prepared in as little as 20 days
Interaction with experienced LEED AP Instructors & AEC classmates
Clarity to the LEED Homes Rating System with "real world" examples
8 HSW (4 SD) LUs - Green Education Services is an approved AIA/CES Provider
Supplementary materials & printout of powerpoint are included
Continued instructor support for the duration of your studies

Syllabus

Introduction to USGBC, LEED, & the GBCI
Tips to get your exam prep started
LEED-Online Demonstration
Explanation of required study materials
Detailed Credit Review + LIVE test question samples & explanations

            SS – Sustainable Sites
            WE – Water Efficiency
            EA – Energy & Atmosphere
            MR – Materials & Resources
            IEQ – Indoor Environmental Quality
            ID – Innovation in Design
            RP – Regional Priority

Credit Synergies / Inter-relationships
Referenced Standards Review
Computer Exam Overview
Review / Q&A

Course Materials (Free with registration)

LEED Frequently Asked Questions
Terms & Acronyms
Memorization Sheets
Candidate Handbook
Clear Description of the Required Study Material for the LEED AP Homes Exam
Additional Supplementary Material
Hardcopy of PowerPoint
Practice Exam
Certificate of completion for self-reporting your CEUs

More About the LEED AP Homes Exam

The test is administered by Prometric Testing Centers (www.prometric.com) and is organized by the GBCI (www.GBCI.org), which is the organization that manages all accreditation processes on behalf of the USGBC. Lasting 4 hours and 20 minutes, the LEED AP Homes Exam has a total of 200 questions (broken down into 2 seperate exams), including a tutorial and exit interview. There is currently a limit of 3 testing attempts per calendar year. The cost to take the exam includes an application process and different fees for the exam upon approval. If you take the tests in one sitting (part 1 - basic green bldg. knowledge + part 2 - specialty) the fees are $300 for USGBC national members or $450 for non-members. For those candidates who have already passed part 1 of the exam or are Legacy LEED APs, the fees are $150 for USGBC national members or $250 for non-members.