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LEED Green Associate: Your Path to LEED AP with Specialty

Learn key concepts and tools, equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to confidently speak about sustainability and pass the LEED Green Associate exam.

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Created By : Hans Weemaes
4h 11m
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English
Last updated : 5/2024

What you'll learn

  1. You will learn all the concepts of LEED in preparation for the LEED GA Exam
  2. All credits, requirements and points will be clearly explained to you
  3. Knowledge required to understand what are the green building strategies.
  4. Understand LEED Rating system in detail

Overview

Are you interested in sustainability and pursuing a career in this field?

Have you considered managing a LEED project?

Perhaps you aspire to attain your LEED BD+C Accredited Professional status, but you understand that obtaining the LEED Green Associate accreditation is the first step. Navigating the extensive LEED reference guide, which spans almost 900 pages, can be overwhelming.

Where should you commence your learning journey?

What information holds the utmost importance?

How can you adequately prepare for the exam amidst your various responsibilities?

Consider this course as the fundamental introduction to LEED, designed to help you master essential concepts and tools in just 4 hours.

By enrolling in this LEED Green Associate Foundation Course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of all credits and effectively prepare for the exam with guidance from an experienced consultant and USGBC Faculty member.

Course Content

Throughout the course, you will cover key concepts and tools for LEED, with approximately 75 specific lessons on vital credits, each ranging from 3 to 8 minutes. Some examples of the topics covered include:

  • Sustainable Sites – Heat Island Reduction
  • Material and Resources – Mercury
  • IEQ – Views
  • IEQ - Daylight
  • Other essential credits
  • Definitions, concepts, tips, and guidance on avoiding common mistakes will also be provided.

Upon completion, you can expect to enhance your confidence in your role as a sustainability manager.

This foundation course is tailored to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the realm of sustainability and LEED certification.

Reasons to Take this Course

  • Passing the LEED GA Exam: Gain the knowledge necessary to successfully pass the LEED GA exam.
  • Confidently Speak About LEED and Sustainability: Develop the ability to discuss LEED and sustainability with assurance.
  • Understanding of Terms, Definitions, and Requirements: Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the various terms, definitions, and requirements associated with LEED and sustainability.
  • Learning from an Experienced Consultant and Educator: Benefit from the expertise of an experienced sustainability consultant and educator.
  • Effective and Practical: Consider this course as not only exam preparation but also a source of valuable tips and focus points.

How this Course Will Help You

  • Improved Project Delivery: Enhance your project delivery capabilities, work more efficiently, and avoid common mistakes.
  • Preparedness for LEED and Sustainability Jobs: Be well-prepared for roles that demand knowledge in LEED and sustainability.
  • Increased Confidence in LEED Application: Feel more confident about applying LEED principles in practical scenarios.
  • Enhanced CV: Add the completion of this course under "Professional Development" as a LEED Green Associate, Year of Completion.
  • Effectiveness and Success: The knowledge gained from this course will make you more effective and successful in your endeavors.

About the Course Creator

The course is created by the Managing Director of a green building consultancy in Malaysia, who is a LEED AP and a USGBC Faculty Member. With a background in teaching at Yonsei University, Korea, project management, entrepreneurship, and an MBA from the London Business School, the creator enjoys developing educational courses.

Course Highlights

  • Comprehensive preparation for the LEED GA Exam, covering all aspects of LEED BD+C
  • A solid foundation for those intending to take the exam
  • Clear explanations of credits, requirements, and points
  • Ability to enhance consulting project delivery through LEED GA certification
  • Potential for a significant salary increase through professional certifications
  • Essential preparation for the exam, providing a solid foundation
  • Enhanced understanding of technical concepts, potentially opening new job opportunities

Discover LEED with Me

Embark on a journey of learning about LEED now. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and prerequisites that will empower you to accomplish your LEED BD+C AP Certification projects. Our course will encompass everything from definitions, intent, requirements, concepts, to exemplary performances. 

Enrol in the course now to delve deeper into the meaning of all these aspects and to explore how you can utilize them to become a LEED Green Associate.

Who this course is for

  1. Individuals interested in learning about LEED
  2. Professionals seeking to obtain their LEED Green Associate accreditation
  3. Those considering a career in sustainability consultancy
  4. Developers, engineers, business analysts, architects, and anyone interested in LEED
  5. Open-minded individuals eager to learn
  6. Capable individuals willing to apply course concepts

Requirements

  1. No prerequisites are needed.
  2. But an interest in sustainability or knowledge of LEED will help.

Testimonials

  1. Hans was my professor in strategic management and entrepreneurship in Yonsei University, in Seoul. Attending these courses enabled me to find a job in this field. Hans has great teaching skills and a valuable experience that he delivers very well to his students. He could bring us to adopt a strategic way of thinking with multiple perspectives. Besides, Hans is very responsive and always willing to help. I really recommend him ~ Solene Moitry
  2. Hans was my professor of "Entrepreneurship and Strategy" during one semester this year. I have to say that this class was one of the best I ever had. Indeed, the content was very interesting and Hans made it even better. He explained us things with well known examples and very interesting shows. Moreover, he always knew how to make the class lively and dynamic by pushing people to express what they thought. I also really liked the way Hans structured the class throughout the semester and I think that it the best way to learn how to become an entrepreneur! ~ Arnaud Girard
  3. I cannot recommend Hans enough! He was an amazing lecturer during my time at Yonsei University. He taught was able to project his knowledge in such an interesting way, which made the learning experience enjoyable. Prior to this class I had no background knowledge of anything business related. Hence, It is amazing that after his short three week class, I have learnt so much. Hans is definitely one of the best lecturers I have ever encountered, if not, the best ~ Elizabeth Nguyen
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11 Sections 79 Lectures 4h 11m total length

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