Studying for the LEED Green Associate Exam

LEED GA Study Tips from RealLifeLEED

What does it take to pass the LEED Green Associate exam? Of the numerous study materials out there, which ones are worth paying for? Which free guides will really help you succeed?

The following video recording provides a clearly marked path for anyone who wants to pass the LEED GA exam. Joel McKellar, LEED AP BD+C, the author behind the RealLifeLEED blog, presents what he learned from weeks of evaluating LEED GA test prep products and training other members of his firm. Read more about the webinar below.

How long do I need to study?

Hosted by LEEDuser, this recording provides a step-by-step overview for passing the LEED GA exam, answering questions like the following:

• How long do I need to study?
• How should I structure my studying?
• What topics are covered on the exam and how do I learn them?

Which study guides do(n't) I need?

There are a great many study guides out there. This recording will review the following in RealLifeLEED's typical fashion of deep research, presented with helpful detail and humor:

• Official USGBC Core Concepts and LEED GA Study Guides
• The Green Associate Walkthrough from Green Exam Academy
• LEED GA Power Pack from PPI
• Studio4 FREE Study Materials

Q&A on LEED GA

In addition to the presentation from Joel, this recording gives numerous questions and answers on LEED GA exam prep. Now's your chance to ger real answers from the brain of one of the most informed, objective sources on the LEED GA exam!

LEED GA test prep materials

One of the study guides reviewed during the recording is a free set of materials created by Larry Sims of Studio4 (aka rookwood on the ARE forums). It's hard to find, so we've posted the links to it here. You can also find the link to Joel's full written review of these materials in the Resources tab.

Update: Larry is now selling these guides rather than giving them away for free. Here are links to these resources on his site:

• LEED GA Study Guide from Studio4
• 101 LEED GA Practice Questions from Studio4
• LEED BD+C Credit Summary Chart

Presenters

Joel McKellar, LEED AP BD+C
Joel McKellar is the author behind RealLifeLEED, a popular blog covering hands-on issues related to LEED certification, accreditation, and USGBC policy issues. Joel is a research associate with LS3P Associates.

Tristan Roberts, LEED AP
The webinar is moderated by Tristan Roberts, editor of LEEDuser.com, a website that provides how-to resources for LEED certification teams. Tristan is also editor-at-large for BuildingGreen, publishers of LEEDuser as well as Environmental Building News and GreenSpec.