Overview

NOTE: This plan was developed for the LEED-NC V2.2 Exam. Our materials for LEED 2009 are being developed.

The ideal candidate for LEED-AP would learn by being a member of a team on a LEED certification project. However, most AP candidates have little experience with LEED and wish to become accredited prior to working on a LEED project. Green-Study.com is focused on preparing candidates like you for the AP exam.

Areas of knowledge tested by the exam:

• LEED SYSTEM
  In-depth familiarity with the LEED Rating System. (covered by Green-Study.com materials)
• PROJECT REGISTRATION
  Understanding of LEED project registration, technical support, and certification process.
  (online at www.USGBC.org)
• PROJECT DOCUMENTATION
  Knowledge of LEED documentation and submittal requirements and processes.
  (online at www.USGBC.org)
• DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
  Demonstrated knowledge of design and construction industry standards and processes.
• STANDARDSGeneral understanding of standards referenced in the Rating System and to which credits they apply.
  (covered by Green-Study.com materials)
• SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
  Comprehensive fundamental knowledge of sustainable design strategies and practices, including integration, application within the LEED Rating System, and role in creating high-performance green buildings.
  (covered by Green-Study.com materials)
• GREEN BUILDING RESOURCES
  Familiarity with key green building and sustainable design resources and tools.
  (partially covered by Green-Study.com materials)

At the present time Green-Study.com’s products cover some but not all of these areas. We suggest supplementing your study library with additional information.

Study Strategies
The exam test your skills of memorization. In order to remember all the material, use study guides, flash cards, practice exams.

When reviewing the credit system using the official reference guide or a study guide based on it,
first, be sure to conceptually understand the intent for each prerequisite and credit so you can know how to apply them to sample projects. Secondly, be sure to understand the requirements for each prerequisite and credit Know the various required percentages, thresholds, baselines and options when applicable.

One common mistake by exam takers is not studying the referenced standards. Use study guides (such as Green-Study.com’s Guide to Referenced Standards and Definitions or the Colorado Chapter Study Guide) to help you memorize which standards apply to each credit. You do not need to memorize the text of the individual standards however, just the application.

Study USGBC.org
The USGBC website is a huge part of the way LEED works. Its critical to know how to use it and what it does for LEED projects. The following areas are suggested areas of study: (LEED Resources)

• LEED Project registration, certification process, and fee structure
  Website Link: http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=65&
• LEED Credit Templates
  Website Link: http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1447/
• The LEED Online tool for managing the documentation and submittals.(Only available to registered LEED project team members)
• Credit Interpretation Rulings (CIRs)
  Website Link: http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=168
  
• Searching LEED Certified Projects, member firms, and LEED Accredited Professionals.
  Website Links: Certified Project Search, Member Directory Search, LEED-AP Search

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Note: This study plan is tailored for the LEED-NC V2.2 Exam. Our materials for LEED 2009 are being developed.