New to LEED?

How to get LEED certified as a person: the LEED accreditation ladder from Green Associate to AP and Fellow, exam costs, which credential to earn first.

How to become a LEED Green Associate in four steps: what the exam covers, how to prepare, registration and fees, and what to expect on exam day. Start here.

How to prepare for the LEED Green Associate exam: the study materials that matter, a week-by-week study plan, practice-exam strategy, and how long it takes.

What is LEED certification? The world's leading green building rating system explained: how it works, the four levels, who runs it, and why it matters today.

What is a LEED AP? The advanced LEED credential explained: the five specialties (BD+C, O+M, ID+C, ND, Homes), the requirements, and how to choose yours.

The benefits of LEED certification, with evidence: energy and water savings, healthier and more productive buildings, market value, and who benefits most.

How hard is the LEED Green Associate exam? Scaled scoring and the 170 passing score explained, real pass-rate facts, the toughest domains, and how to pass.

LEED AP BD+C explained: the credential, its requirements, the 100-question v5 exam, how it differs from the Green Associate, and how to earn it efficiently.