LEED AP with specialty: An advanced

credential for LEED experts

The LEED AP exams measure knowledge about green building, a specific LEED rating
system and the certification process.

LEED
The LEED Associate Professionals exam preparation course will give you knowledge of green building
practices for both commercial and residential spaces and both new construction and existing
buildings as well as how to support other professionals working on LEED projects.

LEED Process
1. Organization fundamentals (e.g., mission/vision; non-profit; role of USGBC/GBCI)
2. Structure of LEED rating systems (e.g., credit categories; prerequisites; credits and/
or Minimum Program Requirements for LEED Certification)
3. Scope of each LEED rating system (e.g., rating system selection; rating system
families [BD+C, ID+C, O+M, ND, Homes])
4. LEED development process (e.g., consensus based; stakeholder and volunteer
involvement; rating system updates/evolution)
5. Credit categories (e.g., goals and objectives of each [LT, SS, WE, EA, MR, EQ, IN, RP];
synergies)
6. Impact categories (e.g., what should a LEED project accomplish?)
7. LEED certification process (e.g., certification levels [Certified, Silver, Gold,
Platinum]; LEED Scorecard; 3rd party verification; role of documentation submission;
LEED Interpretations;
Addenda; awareness of different system versions [e.g., LEED Online]; components of LEED
Online and Project Registration)
8. Other rating systems (e.g., in general what other rating systems are out there?)

Which LEED AP specialty is right for you?

LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C)

Suits professionals with expertise in the design and construction phases of green buildings,
serving the commercial, residential, education and healthcare sectors.
LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (LEED AP O+M)
Distinguishes professionals implementing sustainable practices, improving performance,
heightening efficiency and reducing environmental impact in existing buildings through
enhanced operations and maintenance.
LEED AP Interior Design + Construction (LEED AP ID+C)
Serves participants in the design, construction and improvement of commercial interiors
and tenant spaces that offer a healthy, sustainable and productive work environment.
LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED AP ND)
Applies to individuals participating in the planning, design and development of walkable,
neighborhoods and communities.
LEED AP Homes
Suited for those involved in the design and construction of healthy, durable homes that use
fewer resources and produce less waste.