Professional Credentials

LEED Professional Credentials and Exams are administered by the Green Building Certification Institute.  Generally there are two types of accreditation: LEED Professional and LEED Green Associate.

LEED Professional Credentials demonstrate current knowledge of green building technologies, best practices, and the ever-evolving LEED Rating Systems. These different rating systems show differentiation within the construction industry, and allow for varied levels of specialization.

LEED Green Associate accreditation is for professionals who support green building design, construction, and operations.  This credential indicates a basic knowledge of green building principles and practices as well as LEED.

In the area of Professional accrediation there are five areas in which to become an LEED Accredited Professional (AP).  All exams associated with these credentials are designed to measure your knowledge and skill in understanding the particular rating system as well as the ability to facilitate the project certification process.

LEED AP BD+C (Building Design + Construction) For professionals participating in the design and construction phases of high-performance, healthful, durable, affordable, and environmentally sound commercial, institutional, and high-rise residential buildings.

LEED AP ID+C (Interior Design and Construction) For professionals participating in the design and construction of environmentally responsible, high-performance commercial spaces and tenant improvements that provide healthful, productive places to work and are less costly to operate and maintain.

LEED AP Homes For professionals participating in design and construction of high-performance green homes that use less energy, water, and natural resources, create less waste, and are more healthful and comfortable for the occupants.

LEED AP O+M (Operations + Maintenance) For professionals participating in the operation and maintenance of existing buildings that implement sustainable practices and reduce the environmental impact of a building over its functional life cycle.

LEED AP ND (Neighborhood Development) For professionals participating in the design and development of neighborhoods that meet accepted high levels of environmentally responsible, sustainable development, the

The Maine Chapter often offers its members free, supervised study groups to assist you in studying for these exams.  Other information is available online at here (http://www.gbci.org/main-nav/professional-credentials/credentials.aspx#).

Individuals who became LEED APs before 2009 when specialties were introduced are currently eligible to earn specialty credentials through a Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).  Currently under CMP all LEED Professional Credentials must be maintained on a 2-year cycle via the accumulation of continuing education hours.

For a guide to earning & reporting CE hours click here.

For more resources that can help you navigate the CMP process check out the CMP Toolbox at GBCI’s website.

GBCI Credential Maintenance Program Presentation

CMP Presentation Slides – Detailed

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