1. 1/21/2009
The Future of LEED
OVERVIEW
Roles of USGBC and
GBCI
Current Rating
Systems and Exams
The New Rules for
The New Rules for
Current LEED AP’s
Requirements for
Future LEED AP’s
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2. 1/21/2009
WHY THE CHANGES?
Over 65,000 LEED AP’s
Rating Systems Are Changing and Will Continue to
Change
Specialties Allow For You to Take the Exam That
Best Fits With What You Do
GBCI Will Attempt to Become ISO 17024
Compliant
WHY THE CHANGES?
Prevent Future Greenwashing
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3. 1/21/2009
USGBC GBCI
AND
USGBC
Develops LEED Standards
Creates Reference Guides
Provides Workshops and Seminars
Promotes Annual Greenbuild Conference
Provides LEED Related Public Relations Materials
USGBC GBCI
AND
GBCI
Handles All LEED AP Exams, Credential Program
Handles All LEED Project Certification EXCEPT
LEED for Homes
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4. 1/21/2009
CURRENT RATING SYSTEMS
DEADLINES FOR PROJECT
REGISTRATION
No Finite Date Has Been Set As A
Deadline for Projects Wishing to
Register Under the Current Rating
Systems
New Rating Systems Are Expected to
New Rating Systems Are Expected to
Take Effect in 3rd Quarter of 2009
Check www.usgbc.org Frequently
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5. 1/21/2009
CURRENT EXAMS
DEADLINES FOR CURRENT
EXAMS
LEED NC 2.2 Registration Will Continue
Until March 31, 2009
No Date Has Been Set for the
Beginning of LEED 2009 Exams
Anticipated August 2009
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6. 1/21/2009
CURRENT LEED AP STATUS
Take the Exam
Earn LEED AP Designation and
Certificate
No Subsequent Fees, Exams or
Continuing Education
CURRENT LEED AP STATUS
Take the Exam
Earn LEED AP Designation and
Certificate
No Subsequent Fee’s, Exams or
Continuing Education
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7. 1/21/2009
NEW LEED AP
DESIGNATIONS
Tier I
Tier II
Tier III
NEW LEED AP
DESIGNATIONS
Tier 1 – LEED Green Associate
Agree to disciplinary policy and
credential maintenance guidelines.
Demonstrate or document involvement
in support of LEED projects.
Be employed in a sustainable field of
py
work or engaged in an education
program in green building principals and
LEED.
Submit to application audit
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8. 1/21/2009
NEW LEED AP
DESIGNATIONS
Fees, Exams and Continuing Education
$50 Application Fee
$150 Exam Fee
$50 Biennial Credential Maintenance Fee
2 ½ Hour Multiple Choice Exam at Prometric Test
2½ li l h i i
Center (Core Exam)
15 Hours Biennial Continuing Education (3 Hours
Must be LEED Specific)
NEW LEED AP
DESIGNATIONS
Tier II – LEED Accredited Professional
Agree to disciplinary policy and credential
maintenance guidelines.
Demonstrate professional experience on at least
one LEED project.
Document work on a LEED project, within the
last two‐three years, with verification through
LEED Online or employer attestation.
Submit to application audit.
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9. 1/21/2009
NEW LEED AP
DESIGNATIONS
Fees, Exams and Continuing Education
$100 Application Fee
$300 Exam Fee
$50 Biennial Credential Maintenance Fee
1 ½ Hour Multiple Choice Exam at Prometric Test
Center (in addition to the Core Exam)
30 Hours Biennial Continuing Education (6 Hours
Must be LEED Specific)
NEW LEED AP
DESIGNATIONS
Tier III – LEED AP Fellow
Major contribution to the standards of practice
and body of knowledge for achieving continuous
improvement in the green building field.
Specific Requirements Still in the Works
S ifi i S ill i h W k
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10. 1/21/2009
NEW LEED AP
DESIGNATIONS
Fees, Exams and Continuing Education
No Application Fee
No Exam
$50 Biennial Credential Maintenance Fee
$50 Biennial Credential Maintenance Fee
No Continuing Education
IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING
A LEED AP
Option A – Register to Take the Current Exam Before
March 31, 2009
No Application Fee
Take One Exam
Future Specialty Exam Is Optional
No Credential Maintenance Fee til 2011
When The New Rating System Rolls Out, You Will Become
a LEED AP+ , Your “Specialty” Designation Will Be for
Whichever Exam You Originally Took
LEED Project Experience Not Required
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11. 1/21/2009
IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING
A LEED AP
Option B – Wait For New Exam,
Approx. August, 2009
Choose Your Specialty Designation
Take Both Exams At Once
If You Pass One Portion and Fail the Other, You Do
Not Have to Retake the Portion You Passed
Credential Maintenance Fees and Continuing
Education Rules Apply Immediately
You Must Prove That You Have Direct Experience
with a LEED Project to Become a LEED AP
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT
LEED AP
Opt In Period for Current LEED AP’s is
June 1, 2009 through June 1, 2011
All current LEED AP’s should be notified on how
to do Opt In
If You Choose to Opt In, the $50 Credential
Maintenance Fee is Waived Until June 2011
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12. 1/21/2009
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT
LEED AP
Option A – Do Nothing
Legacy LEED AP
You Can Still Use LEED AP Designation
If You Do Not Opt In By June 2011, You Will No
Longer Appear in the LEED AP Directory
If You Decide to Opt In After June 2011, You
If Y D id t O t I Aft J 2011 Y
Must Reapply, and Retake the Core Exam Plus a
Specialty Exam to Regain Your LEED AP Status
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT
LEED AP
Option B – Opt In
LEED AP+ in One of Five Specialties
LEED AP+ Building Design and Construction
(formerly LEED NC)
LEED AP+ Interior Design and Construction
(formerly LEED CI)
LEED AP+ Operations and Maintenance
(formerly LEED EB)
LEED AP+ Homes
(new exam track)
LEED AP+ Neighborhood Development
(new exam track)
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13. 1/21/2009
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT
LEED AP
Exam Beta Version Final Version
LEED Green Associate February 2009 Spring 2009
LEED AP+ O& M February 2009 Spring 2009
LEED AP+ Homes March 2009 Summer 2009
LEED AP+ B D& C Spring 2009 Summer 2009
LEED AP+ ID &C Spring 2009 Summer 2009
LEED AP+ ND 2010 2010
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT
LEED AP
Option B – Opt In
Your LEED AP+ Designation Will Default to the
Exam You Originally Took
You May Choose to Take A Different Specialty
Exam in the Future
If You Don’t Pass A Future Specialty Exam It Does
Not Change Your Current Status
You Are Responsible for Your Own Credential
Maintenance
Keeping Up To Date on Continuing Education
Requesting Reimbursement for Maintenance Fee
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14. 1/21/2009
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT
LEED AP
Option C – Become a LEED AP Fellow
Requirements To Be Determined
You Are Responsible for Your Own
Credential Maintenance
Keeping Up To Date on Continuing
Keeping Up To Date on Continuing
Education
Requesting Reimbursement for
Maintenance Fee
REIMBURSEMENT
Exam Takers Pay Exam Fees Up Front
Exams Reimbursed When You Pass Any Exam
Credential Maintenance Fee Paid by the Firm IF You
Continue to Meet Continuing Education
Continue to Meet Continuing Education
Requirements
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17. 1/21/2009
GETTING INVOLVED
Check www.gbci.org frequently
Click on About, then Volunteer
Apply to Be a Beta Tester for New LEED AP+ Specialty
Exams
Apply to Be A Subject Matter Expert
Writing
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Exam Review
SUMMARY – TIME LINE
FEBRUARY 2009
FEBRUARY 2009
LEED Green Associate Exam ‐ Beta Test
LEED AP + Operations and Maintenance Exam ‐ Beta Test
MARCH 2009
LEED AP + Homes Exam ‐ Beta Test
SPRING 2009
LEED Green Associate Exam ‐ L
LEED G A it E Launch
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LEED AP + Operations and Maintenance Exam ‐ Launch
LEED AP + Design and Construction/Interior Design and Construction ‐ Beta Test
New Candidate Application
SUMMER 2009
LEED AP + Homes Exam ‐ Launch
LEED AP + Design and Construction/Interior Design and Construction ‐ Beta Test
New Credentialing Maintenance Program – Launch
***check www.gbci.org for changes***
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18. 1/21/2009
SUMMARY - ACCREDITATION
PLEASE NOTE
The USGBC and GBCI are still working out the
details on many of the new ratings systems and
exams
Several details regarding the Credentialing
Program are not yet defined
Some dates for timelines will change
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Some of the new rules may change
Check www.gbci.org frequently for the latest
information
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