LEED 2009
LEED 2009 Timeline
When Is the switch?
The new LEED 2009′s “Green Associate’s” exam will begin in May 2009. The specialty exams (BD+C and ID+C) will begin in August 2009.
“The Green Building Certification Institute will release the new LEED Green Associate and LEED AP Operations & Maintenance exams this spring. Candidates can begin applying for these exams April 10 and begin testing May 18.”
Transition schedule:
- February 2009-LEED 2009 workshop and Refernce Guide’s roll out.
- April 1st, 2009-Last day to register for the existing LEED AP Exams.
- May 2009-Green Building Associate Exam launch.
- June 2009-LEED Home Specialty Exam launch.
- August 2009-LEED BD+C and LEED ID+C Specialty Exams launch.
- September 2009-Complete 2009 process rolled out.
New Exam Structure
What is this “Green Associate” and BC+C stuff? The new exams will be separated into two tiers. First, you take the Core exam to become a “Green Associate.” Once you pass tier I, you may register to take a specialized section (Tier II) exam.
- Tier I – LEED Green Associate: A general level of knowledge of LEED and green building. This requires only the core exam.
- Tier II – LEED AP+ : An advanced knowledge of LEED and specialization in a particular field: commercial building design & construction, commercial operations & maintenance, commercial interiors, residential design & construction, and neighborhood development. This tier requires the core exam and one specialty track exam.
More info:
- FAQ: How will LEED 2009 affect the LEED AP exam?
- Message from USGBC’s President about LEED 2009
- LEED 2009 Timeline
- Changes to LEED credentialing program for 2009
- LEED credentialing FAQ
- USGBC-SF Chapter: LEED 2009
Stay Tuned!
We will provide additional details as they are announced by USGBC & GBCI.
