Make a difference in sustainable design and construction.
Administered by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED® professional accreditation denotes proficiency in sustainable design, construction and operations standards. More than 200,000 professionals have earned a LEED credential to help advance their careers.
Showcase your knowledge, experience and credibility in the green building marketplace as a LEED professional.
Interested in writing the exam for your LEED credential under LEED v4 or being one of the first to write the exam under LEED v5? Review USGBC’s article and check out the USGBC LEED v5 exam FAQ.
Step 1:
LEED Green Associate
The LEED Green Associate credential offers a foundational understanding of green building principles and working with LEED. CAGBC offers two ways to help you prepare for the LEED GA exam, each including 10+ hours of instruction, slides with notes, and over 500 practice exam questions.
- Last day to take the LEED v4 version of the exam: April 26, 2026
- LEED v5 (beta) exam launches: April 28, 2026 (English only)
CAGBC LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM KICKSTARTER:
Held multiple times a year, Kickstarters offer live, virtual interaction with an instructor and a small group of learners over several sessions.
CAGBC GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM PREP COURSE:
A self-paced, on-demand learning experience through the CAGBC Learning Hub.
Step 2:
LEED AP with Specialty
The LEED AP credential distinguishes those with advanced knowledge in green building, plus expertise in a particular LEED rating system. The LEED GA exam can be taken with the LEED AP exam or as a prerequisite. Previous work experience on LEED projects is strongly recommended.
- Last day to take the LEED v4 version of the exam: June 28, 2026
- LEED v5 (beta) exam launches: June 30, 2026 (English only)
Get more information on LEED accreditation.
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