This course is intended for experienced green building professionals who want a more in-depth understanding of the Green Building Design + Construction (BD+C) LEED Rating Systems, including those with a stake in their company's building practices, those directly involved in green building projects, and those pursuing GBCI's LEED AP BD+C professional credential. This course will motivate AP candidates to develop and adhere to a study schedule and provide opportunities to discuss and clarify difficult concepts.
 
This interactive online course introduces the credit intents, key elements, main requirements, and reference standards of the BD+C LEED rating systems. Facilitated by official USGBC LEED Faculty™ who are LEED and facilitation experts, this course provides an understanding of the scope of the LEED BD+C rating system family, covering the distinctive aspects of each rating system within it. The course examines the prerequisites and credits in LEED BD+C rating system. The material introduces all of the credits, going into detail on the goals, intents, requirements, and strategies of prerequisites and selected key credits. The course also reinforces understanding of synergies between credits, and provides an overview of the LEED certification process, including basic documentation considerations. Weekly activities will help apply this information to the knowledge and skills needed to earn the LEED AP BD+C credential.
 
The course will wrap up with a review and study tips to be successful with the LEED AP BD+C exam. Space is limited to maximize the student and faculty online interaction and communication.

Course Includes:
  · Recorded presentations for each
     LEED credit category
  · Weekly readings, activities and
     discussion topics
  · Access to LEED Online 
     documentation tool
  · Study and exam preparation tips
  · Discussions facilitated by USGBC
     LEED Faculty™ who are LEED 
     Accredited Professionals with 
     years of experience in LEED 
     and green building. 
 
   Prior Knowledge expectations:
   · Achieved LEED Green Associate 
     (or prepared to pass that part of 
     the LEED AP BD+C  exam)
  · Project experience to meet 
     eligibility requirement for LEED 
     AP BD+C exam.
  · Familiarity with the BD+C Rating 
     Systems, including knowledge 
     of the prerequisites and credits.  

Course Agenda
The two-month online course provides an in-depth understanding of the Green Building Design + Construction (BD+C) LEED Rating Systems.
 
The core of the course presents LEED credit intents, requirements, and synergies. Key LEED metrics and LEED referenced standards are addressed throughout. Discussion groups and interactive activities throughout the course keep you engaged and reinforce the learning. The course includes study tips to help learners prepare for the LEED AP BD+C exam.
 
Unit 1 – Introduction
Unit 2 – Sustainable Sites Credits
Unit 3 – Water Efficiency Credits
Unit 4 – Energy and Atmosphere Credits
Unit 5 – Materials and Resources Credits
Unit 6 – Indoor Environmental Quality Credits
Unit 7 – Innovation in Design Credits
Unit 8 – Final exam study review

What you will do:
For each Unit, you will:
  · Watch recorded presentations
  · Read the textbook readings
  · Complete weekly assignments
  · Engage in written online discussion 
     with your instructor and other 
     participants
  · Complete practice review exam 
     questions

Next offering(s):
-No sessions currently scheduled-

Cost:   $595

Required Textbooks:
  · Green Building Design and 
     Construction Reference 
     Guide, 2009 Edition
  · LEED AP Building Design + 
     Construction Study Guide
      (Note: Students must already 
     have or purchase on their own. 
     Available at   
      www.usgbc.org/publications) 

Learning Objectives:
  · Recognize the unique aspects 
     of the BD+C rating system family, 
     and differences between each 
     rating system (NC, CS, and 
     Schools)
  · Identify the minimum program 
     requirements for the BD+C 
     rating systems
  · Describe the goal, intent, and 
     requirements of BD+C 
     prerequisites and key credits
  · Identify synergies between 
     BD+C credits
  · Facilitate LEED certification 
     process
  · Support and encourage 
     integrated design
  · Plan for key considerations 
     and requirements for the 
     LEED certification process
  · Apply study skills to learn the 
     BD+C rating systems
  · Know how to use the references 
     needed to be successful on the 
     LEED AP BD+C Exam

About Your Instructors
Developed by USGBC
Your instructors are LEED Faculty with the U.S. Green Building Council, which is providing this course. The Faculty are LEED Accredited Professional with years of experience in LEED and green building.
 
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a leader in sustainability and green buildings.  USGBC is a Washington, D.C. nonprofit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building certification program, robust educational offerings, a nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities.
 

Completion Requirements