Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is simply known as LEED.  It is a green building certification system created by the United States Green Building Council that provides third-party verification of building sustainability. The US Green Building Council offers LEED Accreditation for a wide range of building types. These include commercial, institutional and residential buildings.

A green building certification system otherwise known as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design) was created about 20 years ago. In terms of environmental impact reduction, resource conservation, human health, carbon reduction, and climate change, LEED is a standard – a system agreed upon by all.

 

LEED Certification Vs LEED Accreditation

LEED certification can sometimes apply to both professional and building certifications while people receive official LEED accreditation (also known as “LEED credentials”), and buildings become LEED certified.

 

What are the types of LEED Accreditation?

There are two types of LEED Accreditation offered to professionals and they are as follows;

1. LEED Green Associates (LEED GA):

The LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) is an internationally recognized credential that provides professionals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to apply sustainable design principles to their work. This certification can help you advance your career in the green building industry by providing you with a credential that demonstrates knowledge and expertise, certifying your knowledge of the principles of green building, and providing you with the tools to design sustainable projects.

LEED GA Requirements: LEED Green Associate is not subject to any prerequisites or eligibility requirements; however, USGBC does recommend studying LEED and green building concepts through education or volunteering.

LEED GA Credential Validity: LEED GA credentials are maintained every two years with continuous education.

LEED GA Renewal: You can renew your LEED GA credential by earning 15 Continuous Education. The 15 Continuous Education has been divided into two categories that are general hours and LEED-specific hours. You must acquire 3 LEED-specific hours and 12 general hours. Now, this can be obtained through education, Authorship, volunteering, and project participation.

 

2. LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP):

LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) is an advanced certification that demonstrates extensive knowledge of green building practices, in other words a LEED AP credential denotes those who have advanced knowledge in green building practice as well as expertise in a specific LEED rating system.

LEED AP Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old and have a current LEED Green Associate credential. Working on LEED-registered projects is highly recommended.

LEED AP Credential Validity: LEED AP credentials are maintained every two years with continuous education.

LEED AP Renewal: You can renew your LEED AP credential by earning 30 Continuous Education. The 30 Continuous Education has been divided into two categories that are general hours and LEED-specific hours. You must acquire 6 LEED-specific hours and 24 general hours. Now, this can be obtained through education, Authorship, volunteering, and project participation.

 

Types of LEED AP with specialty:

There are five different LEED AP with specialties that you can choose from depending on what your profession is. They are listed below

• • • LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C)
    • LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (LEED AP O+M)
    • LEED AP Interior Design + Construction (LEED AP ID+C)
    • LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED AP ND)
    • LEED AP Homes

 

Where can you find LEED Accreditation training?

If you want to be a part of the best LEED accreditation training institute, we are the place to be. 3FOLD can assist you in achieving your career objectives wherever you are in the world in a timely manner. We can assure you that pursuing this course will undoubtedly set you apart from others and help you lead a fantastic career by positioning yourself in the world’s top companies. The training is delivered through the zoom platform. Anybody who wants to pursue a career in green building projects and showcase their knowledge can attend from anywhere in the world at a reasonable price.

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