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In each of the first seven Units we cover all specification sections listed by the Green Building Certification Institute as exam content areas.  The final Unit focuses on exam preparation.  

To be successful in this course and on the exam I recommend you view all the presentations, thoroughly read and understand all the readings, successfully pass each of the Unit's quizzes and engage in the discussion forums with me and your fellow students. 

You will examine case studies of LEED certified building projects, concepts of integrated design, third-party verification and the LEED administration process. Kelly Gearhart, your instructor, holds the designations LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP O+M, and will answer your questions in the online discussion.

Two month online course, Kelly Gearhart, instructor.

Supporting Topics in all Units include:

•Primary references
•Case studies of LEED certified building projects
•Concepts of integrated design
•Project team approach
•LEED champions
•Third-party verification
•LEED administration process
•Exam Preparation

Unit 1

• Introduction and Project Site Factors
• Introduction to LEED
  
• Community Connectivity
  
• Zoning Requirements
  
• Development

Unit 2

• Water Management
• Types and Quality of Water
  
• Water Management

Unit 3

• Project Systems and Energy Impacts
• Environmental Concerns
  
• Green Power

Unit 4

• Acquisition, Installation and Management of Project Materials
• Recycled Materials
  
• Locally Harvested and Manufactured Materials
  
• Construction Waste Management

Unit 5

• Improvements to the Indoor Environment
• Ventilation
  
• Pollutants
  
• Indoor Air Quality During Construction
  
• Indoor Air Quality Before Occupancy

Unit 6

• Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation & Project Surroundings and Public Outreach 
• Integrated Project Team Criteria
  
• Durability Planning and Management
  
• Innovative and Regional Design
  
• Codes

Unit 7

• LEED Certification Process
• Project Requirements and Resources
  
• Costs
  
• Project Resources
  
• Standards

Unit 8

• Green Associate Exam Preparation
• Credentials
  
• USGBC and GBCI
  
• Exam Application and Eligibility Requirements
  
• What to Expect on Exam Day
  
• After the Exam

About online learning

Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends.  It’s easy. It’s fun. 

How the Course Works

It is easy to participate in your online course. After you register, you will be given a web address to go to get into your online classroom.  You will have a password and use your email address and password to gain access.

Once inside the online classroom, here’s what you can expect.

Participate when you want

You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate.
For the best learning, participants should log into the course on 2-3 different days of the week.

What you will do

For each Unit, you will:

• Access the online readings
• Listen to the audio presentation for the Unit and view the slides
• Take a self-quiz to see how much you have learned
• Engage in written online discussion with your instructor and other participants

For best learning, you should make one or more comments at 2-3 different times each day.

The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience.

Discussion

The Discussion for each Unit lasts one week. All comments are made in writing and can be made at any time of the day or night.

Your instructor will log into the Discussion area at least once a day and answer questions, make comments, and respond to comments by you and the other participants.

We encourage you to make 2-3 comments each day to maximize your learning and enjoyment of the course.

It’s easy. It’s fun.

Next offering(s):
April 1 - May 24
June 3 - July 26

$695.00 USD

Ave. hours 32, 3.2 CEUs/ILUs

About Your Instructors

Gearhart is a USGBC LEED Faculty member, Instructor for the University of California, former Manager of Commercial Green Building Services at Southface Energy Institute, Inc. and has been involved with green building education, technical assistance, and leadership since 2005. 

Accredited in the new Building Design + Construction and Existing Buildings: Operations + Maintenance programs, she has taught over 50 full-day and multi-day LEED courses, facilitated seven full-day and multi-day green building charrettes, presented at 12 conferences, consulted with more than 100 clients on green building strategies and worked on 25 LEED registered and certified projects across the U.S. and internationally.

1. Possess the information necessary to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and fundamental strategies in LEED
2. Understand the relationships and synergies between LEED credits
3. Be able to explain the function of the integrated design approach
4. Have identified and explained the major policies and regulations that govern green building
5. Have the knowledge necessary to describe the LEED project certification process and identify the resources available to project teams
6. Be qualified and prepared to sit for the Green Associate Exam from the Green Building Certification Institute

Course Objectives

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and fundamental strategies in LEED
2. Understand the relationships and synergies between LEED credits
3. Be able to explain the function of the integrated design approach
4. Identify and explain the major policies and regulations that govern green building
5. Be able to describe the LEED project certification process and identify the resources available to project teams.
6. Be qualified and prepared to sit for the Green Associate Exam from the Green Building Certification Institute.

Completion Requirements