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With jobs specifying the need for green building expertise, a LEED credential shows a clear commitment to professional growth, while underscoring your value to LEED project teams and sustainability-focused organizations.</p><br/> <a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/account/credentials" class="button">Register for the exam</a> <p class="subtext">Already hold a credential? <a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/account/credentials">Go to your account.</a></p> <div class="cred-intro-bg"> <div class="cred-intro"> <h2 id="ga">Your gateway to green. </h2> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20170315221612im_/http://s3.amazonaws.com/usgbc-assets/leedv3/img/credentials-landing-page/credential-cert-green-associate.png" alt="LEED Green Associate" class="icon-img"/> <p>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. </p> <p><strong>Exam fee: $200 ($100 for students, <a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/help/who-can-receive-membership-discounts">$250 for non-members</a>)</strong></p> <a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/account/credentials" class="button">Register for the exam</a> </div> </div> <h2 id="ap">Distinguish yourself as a LEED AP.</h2> <p>The LEED AP credential arms you with advanced knowledge in green building as well as expertise in a particular LEED rating system. Which LEED specialty is right for you?</p> <div class="center-box"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20170315221612im_/http://s3.amazonaws.com/usgbc-assets/leedv3/img/credentials-landing-page/credential-cert-bdc.png" alt="" class="link-detail-box active" data_target="bdc" style="opacity:1;"/> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20170315221612im_/http://s3.amazonaws.com/usgbc-assets/leedv3/img/credentials-landing-page/credential-cert-om.png" alt="" class="link-detail-box" data_target="om" style="opacity: 0.5;"/> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20170315221612im_/http://s3.amazonaws.com/usgbc-assets/leedv3/img/credentials-landing-page/credential-cert-idc.png" alt="" class="link-detail-box" data_target="idc" style="opacity: 0.5;"/> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20170315221612im_/http://s3.amazonaws.com/usgbc-assets/leedv3/img/credentials-landing-page/credential-cert-nd.png" alt="" class="link-detail-box" data_target="nd" style="opacity: 0.5;"/> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20170315221612im_/http://s3.amazonaws.com/usgbc-assets/leedv3/img/credentials-landing-page/credential-cert-homes.png" alt="" class="link-detail-box" data_target="homes" style="opacity: 0.5;"/> </div> <div class="detail-box" id="bdc"> <h3>LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C) </h3> <p>Suits professionals with expertise in the design and construction phases of green buildings, serving the commercial, residential, education and healthcare sectors.</p> </div> <div class="detail-box hidden" id="om"> <h3>LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (LEED AP O+M)</h3> <p>Distinguishes professionals implementing sustainable practices, improving performance, heightening efficiency and reducing environmental impact in existing buildings through enhanced operations and maintenance.</p> </div> <div class="detail-box hidden" id="idc"> <h3>LEED AP Interior Design + Construction (LEED AP ID+C)</h3> <p>Serves participants in the design, construction and improvement of commercial interiors and tenant spaces that offer a healthy, sustainable and productive work environment.</p> </div> <div class="detail-box hidden" id="nd"> <h3>LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED AP ND)</h3> <p>Applies to individuals participating in the planning, design and development of walkable, neighborhoods and communities. </p> </div> <div class="detail-box hidden" id="homes"> <h3>LEED AP Homes</h3> <p>Suited for those involved in the design and construction of healthy, durable homes that use fewer resources and produce less waste.</p> </div> <br/> <p><strong>Full exam fee: $400 (<a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/help/who-can-receive-membership-discounts">$550 for non-members</a>); Specialty only exam fee: $250 (<a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/help/who-can-receive-membership-discounts">$350 for non-members</a>)</strong></p> <br/> <a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/account/credentials" class="button">Register for the exam</a> <div class="cred-exam-bg"> <div class="cred-intro"> <h2>Taking the exam</h2> <p>The professional credential exams measure your understanding of green building design, construction and operations. The LEED AP exams also assess your understanding of the LEED rating system and your ability to facilitate the certification process.</p> <a href="#" class="show_hide" rel="#slidingDiv_2">Learn more</a><br/> <div id="slidingDiv_2"> <div class="pricing-table" style="display: block;"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr class="title"> <td width="175"></td> <td class="blue" width="200">LEED Green Associate</td> <td class="blue" width="200">LEED AP</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fees</td> <td class="blue">$200 ($100 for students, <a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/help/who-can-receive-membership-discounts">$250 for non-members</a>)</td> <td class="blue">Full exam: $400 (<a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/help/who-can-receive-membership-discounts">$550 for non-members</a>)</br> Specialty only: $250 (<a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/help/who-can-receive-membership-discounts">$350 for non-members</a>)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Eligibility Requirements</td> <td class="blue">None</td> <td class="blue">Experience working on a LEED-registered project is strongly recommended.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Timing Format</td> <td class="blue" colspan="2">100 multiple-choice questions per section</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Language</td> <td class="blue" colspan="2">Translation aids are available in Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic and French. <a class="jqm-lightbox-trigger" href="#modal-window14">Learn more</a>. <div id="modal-window14" class="modal-lightbox" style="display: none; width:700px;"> <p>If you鈥檙e interested in taking a LEED AP with specialty exam, you must first pass the LEED Green Associate exam. Otherwise your specialty exam will be combined with the LEED Green Associate exam.</p> <p>*Translation aids are only available for the individual exams and not for the combined LEED AP with specialty exam.</p> <table class="details" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <thead> <th> </th> <th>Chinese</th> <th>Spanish</th> <th>Portuguese</th> <th>Arabic</th> <th>French</th> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <th>LEED Green Associate (v4)</th> <td><a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-green-associate-candidate-handbook-chinese">Learn more</a></td> <td><a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-green-associate-candidate-handbook-spanish">Learn more</a></td> <td><a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-green-associate-candidate-handbook-brazilian-portuguese">Learn more</a></td> <td><a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-green-associate-candidate-handbook-arabic">Learn more</a></td> <td><a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-green-associate-candidate-handbook-french">Learn more</a></td> </tr> <tr> <th>LEED AP BD+C* (v4)</th> <td><a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-ap-bdc-candidate-handbook-chinese">Learn more</a></td> <td><a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-ap-bdc-candidate-handbook-spanish">Learn more</a></td> <td><a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-ap-bdc-candidate-handbook-brazilian-portuguese">Learn more</a></td> <td><a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-ap-bdc-candidate-handbook-arabic">Learn more</a></td> <td><a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-ap-bdc-candidate-handbook-french">Learn more</a></td> </tr> <tr> <th>LEED AP O+M (v4)*</th> <td><a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-ap-om-candidate-handbook-chinese">Learn more</a></td> <td><a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-ap-om-candidate-handbook-spanish">Learn more</a></td> <td><a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-ap-om-candidate-handbook-brazilian-portuguese">Learn more</a></td> <td><a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-ap-om-candidate-handbook-arabic">Learn more</a></td> <td><a href="/web/20170315221612/http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-ap-om-candidate-handbook-french">Learn more</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Scoring</td> <td class="blue" colspan="2">A passing score is 170 or higher on a scale of 125 to 200.</td> </tr> </tr> <tr> <td>Rescheduling and Cancellations</td> <td class="blue" colspan="2">Permitted up to 3 days prior to exam. 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