You’ve been interested in sustainability, and perhaps even working in this field. You may have been asked to consult and manage a LEED project. You want to achieve your LEED BD and C Accredited Professional status. But in doing so you know that you first must meet the LEED green associate accreditation.
You know that there is a lot of information, with the reference guide close to 900 pages. Where do you begin? How do I start learning? What information is important? How do I best prepare myself for the exam especially with so many different responsibilities you have. Think of this course as the foundation course on LEED.
This foundation course will allow you to master the most important concepts and tools. And this all in 4 hours. This LEED green associate foundation course has been designed to enable you to understand all credits and prepare for the exam in the most effective way. You will learn from an experienced consultant and USGBC faculty member.
Why take this course?
- You want to pass the LEED GA exam
- You will be able to speak about LEED and sustainability with confidence
- You will understand the different terms, definitions, and requirements
- You will learn from an experienced sustainability consultant and educator
- It's effective and practical. Think of this course as exam preparation together with tips and focus points
- It's been developed from the ground up with a focus on quality
How will this help you?
- You will deliver projects, better, quicker and avoid common mistakes
- You will go prepared for a job that requires knowledge in LEED and sustainability
- You will feel more confident about LEED and how to apply it
- You will be able to add this to your CV (just put it under "Professional Development" LEED Green Associate, Tabletwise, Year of Completion).
- What you will learn will make you effective and successful
Who is behind this course?
I am the Managing Director of a green building consultancy in Malaysia, and a LEED AP and a USGBC Faculty Member. Before that, I was a university teacher (Yonsei University Korea), Project Manager, entrepreneur, and enjoy teaching. I have an MBA from London Business School. I enjoy creating courses.
What will you learn in this course?
The key concepts and tools for LEED. Around 75 specific lessons ranging from 3 to 8 minutes on all important credits. Here a handful of examples.
- Sustainable sites – heat island reduction
- Material and resources – mercury
- IEQ – views
- IEQ - daylight
- All other credits
- Definitions, concepts, tips, and how to avoid common mistakes
- Become more confident in your abilities as a sustainability manager
Who should take this course?
- People who want to learn about LEED
- Professionals that want to obtain their LEED Green Associate
- People who are interested in a career in sustainability consultancy
- Developers, Engineers, Business Analysts, Architects, and basically anyone interested in learning about LEED
- People with an open mind and a willingness to learn.
- People capable of taking notes and applying the concepts and tools provided in this course.
The facts:
- You will learn all the concept of LEED BD+C in preparation for the LEED GA Exam
- This course will prepare you very well for the LEED GA exam and should be the starting point if you want to take the exam
- All credits, requirements, and points will be clearly explained to you.
- LEED GA will allow you to deliver your consulting projects better and more effectively
- Professional certifications can lead to a significant increase in salary
- This course is not the only thing to do to get you ready for the exam. But it will give you a solid foundation and is key to preparation.
- Certification demonstrates an enhanced understanding of technical concepts; thus a LEED Certification could open doors to new job opportunities