LEED v4 Green Associate Exam Study Course 2-day Classroom Session!

Summary
Take the next step in furthering your career! CaGBC wants to help you succeed in acquiring the
internationally-recognized LEED v4 Green Associate credential. With the LEED v4 Green
Associate credential, you will be equipped with important foundational information on green
building principles and practices.
This two-day, classroom-based, study course will help you focus on the information you need to
know to successfully pass the LEED v4 Green Associate exam. CaGBCs instructors will guide you
through detailed information, while providing real-life examples of green building strategies at
work. CaGBC will provide you with numerous supplemental study tools, including 200 online
practice questions that simulate an online testing environment, 101 paper-based questions and
answers, a robust study guide, and more!
Who should take this course?
This course will appeal to architects, engineers, interior designers, project managers, real estate
agents, contractors and sub-trades, manufacturer representatives, students, and others
interested in the credential. This course is of particular value to individuals who want to be able
to attend a classroom session with highly-qualified instructors, while also being able to network
and learn from other students attending the course.
Course Description
The Green Associate Study Course will be delivered over two full days. Course content and study
materials cover the information necessary to successfully prepare for the LEED Green Associate
exam. You will learn about:

Process to become a LEED Green Associate

Overview of exam information
Green building basics
USGBC, GBCI and LEED
Minimum Program Requirements
Process for LEED building certification
Integrated Design Process
Synergies between credits
Referenced standards that you need to be
familiar with
Tips on study methods and exam-taking skills

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Detailed information about LEED credit

categories and building strategies related to:
Location and Transportation
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Energy and Atmosphere
Materials and Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality
Innovation in Design
Regional Priority

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During the course you will have the opportunity to ask questions of your CaGBC instructor, while
also taking part in large and small group activities. Participants will be able to test their
knowledge during the course through the use of practice questions posed by your instructor.
You will also be provided with additional study tools, including 90-days access to 200 online
practice questions, a copy of presentation slides, at-a-glance study sheets, LEED checklists, a
robust and comprehensive study guide with over 300 pages, as well as a PDF-based 101
questions and answer practice exam.
Course Objectives
Following this course, participants will be able to:
Explain the various LEED rating systems, categories, and minimum program requirements;
Identify the core concepts and define key terms of the green building industry;
Describe the LEED certification process;
List the requirements, strategies and intents of numerous LEED credits;
Differentiate between the many referenced standards used by LEED;
Identify the best practices for achieving a sustainable project site;
Determine appropriate water saving strategies;
Prioritize strategies related to energy use and savings;
Relate material selection to Life-Cycle Assessment; and
Explain the ways in which the building process and operations can affect a projects indoor
environmental quality.
Course Benefits
Find out what you need to know to
successfully pass the Green Associate Exam
Learn from highly-qualified instructors with
real-life experience

Gain access to valuable knowledge and access

to quality study tools
Network with, and learn from, other
individuals who are also studying for the Exam

Why CaGBC?
CaGBC is a proven training expert in the field of green building, with thousands of individuals
having taken CaGBC education. Our instructors are industry professionals with years of
experience working with LEED and delivering training to individuals studying to pass LEED
exams.
Contact
For more information on upcoming webinar delivery dates, please contact us toll-free at 1-866941-1184, ext. 1033, or via email: education@cagbc.org.

Canada Green Building Council / Conseil du btiment durable du Canada

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