Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED

Overview

Introduction:

This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to standardize sustainability in the built environment. It plays a critical role in guiding construction, design, and operational decisions that align with environmental responsibility. This training program focuses on the structure of LEED rating systems, credit categories, and certification procedures. It provides participants with structured frameworks, evaluation models, and classification systems relevant to LEED certification standards.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Explore the fundamentals and institutional relevance of the LEED certification system.
Differentiate between LEED rating systems and their sectoral applications.
Identify credit categories, structures, and point systems within LEED.
Analyze sustainable design models aligned with LEED requirements.
Prepare for the official LEED exam.

Targeted Audience:

Architects and design professionals.
Civil and environmental engineers.
Sustainability consultants.
Construction and project managers.
Real estate developers and building owners.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Introduction to LEED:

Structure of the LEED certification system and governance by USGBC.
Classifications of LEED rating systems by project type.
Global adoption trends and institutional relevance.
Certification levels, including Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
Organizational and environmental benefits of LEED adoption.

Unit 2:

Credit Categories and Points System:

Institutional breakdown of credit categories, including energy, water, and materials.
Frameworks for point allocation across rating levels.
Structural alignment of project design with LEED criteria.
Documentation protocols and audit structures.
Models for performance evaluation under the LEED system.

Unit 3:

Sustainable Design and Construction Frameworks:

Green building design principles in LEED certified environments.
Classifications of energy systems and integration of renewables.
Institutional structures for water conservation and waste control.
Governance measures of indoor environmental quality.
Material selection models and sustainability metrics.

Unit 4:

Managing LEED Certification Projects:

Defined procedures for LEED certification lifecycle.
Systems for tracking documentation and verification.
Functional roles of LEED project team members.
Challenges and constraints in LEED project governance.
Budgetary and scheduling frameworks in certification planning.

Unit 5:

LEED Exam Preparation and Certification Process:

Overview of the official LEED Green Associate and AP exams.
Classification of exam domains and topic weightings.
Sample exam structures and model question formats.
Review of study resources.