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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What are the goals of this education program?
2. Who can benefit from LEED credentials?
3. Why become a LEED professional?
4. What specific LEED credentials are available?
5. Does LEED certification expire?
6. Are there other green building credentialing programs available in the Asheville area?
7. Where can I get additional general information about green building?
1. What are the goals of this education program?
We have designed educational opportunities to assist people involved or interested in becoming involved in the green building sector. Our offerings will convey modern green building practices and help to prepare for professional, highly recognizable, green building credentials.
2. Who can benefit from LEED credentials?
Professional certification appeals to a wide array of individuals. People interested in becoming involved in, or those already practicing within the green building sector. Design professionals, builders, contractors, employers, developers, attorneys, trades, building operators, real estate professionals, etc. The classes are open to the public.
3. Why become a LEED professional?
Distinguish yourself with desirable credentials and gain critical knowledge for the new energy efficiency economy.
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4. What specific LEED credentials are available?
There are three tiers in the GBCI professional credentialing system:
Green Associate Credential: For professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice, GBCI has created the LEED Green Associate credential, which denotes basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations.
http://www.gbci.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=83
LEED AP with Specialties: The LEED AP credential will continue to signify an advanced depth of knowledge in green building practices; it also will reflect the ability to specialize in a particular LEED Rating System. The LEED AP exam is divided into two parts. The first part is the LEED Green Associate exam, which demonstrates general knowledge of green building practices. The second part is a specialty exam based on one of the LEED Rating Systems.
The new LEED AP specialties are as follows:
- Operations + Maintenance
- Homes
- Building Design + Construction
- Interior Design + Construction
- Neighborhood Development (available 2010)
LEED Fellow: Under development. LEED Fellows would become part of an extraordinary class of leading professionals distinguished by their years of experience and contributions to the standards of practice and body of knowledge for achieving continuous improvement in the green building field. This credential is still under development.
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5. Does LEED certification expire?
The Green Building Certification Institute has instituted a Credentialing Maintenance Requirement for existing and future Green Associates and LEED APs. Credentialed individuals will be required to fulfill the education requirements within 2 year cycles in order to maintain their credential. Otherwise, the credential will expire. Learn more about the requirements here:
http://www.gbci.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=202
6. Are there other green building credentialing programs available in the Asheville area?
Although there are other green building education programs available in Asheville (WNCGBC http://www.wncgbc.org), we are not aware of other LEED credentialing preparation and maintenance programs in the area.
7. Where can I get more information about green building certifications?
GBCI Professional Credentialing FAQ
http://www.gbci.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=119
USGBC LEED Exam Prep
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=2011
USGBC Credential Maintenance
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=2055
RESNET How to Become a Home Energy Rater
http://resnet.us/rater/certified/default.htm
Green Building Advisor
http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com
Building Green
http://www.buildinggreen.com