Currently the Green Building Certification Institute ("GBCI") is accepting applications to participate in the LEED AP+ HOMES beta exam which is expected to take place in March 2009. Please read the eligibility requirements below... To apply, please use this online survey form:

Applying early and thoroughly will increase your chances of being chosen. The GBCI will select a broad demographic range of candidates to participate in beta testing. According to the GBCI, no specific criteria will help or hurt your chances of being selected.

Applicants must provide all required documentation in a timely manor to be considered for beta testing. Please send your supporting documentation in PDF format to volunteer@gbci.org using the same email address that you entered in your application, with your last name, first name and beta application in the subject line (ie: Smith, Jane Homes beta application)

The following documentation is required:

1. To document that you have worked on a LEED Project within the last 2-3 years, you must upload a letter from your supervisor or client describing your activities or role for a specific LEED project.

2. For candidates requesting special accommodations on the exam, please email all supporting documentation to volunteer@gbci.org with your last name, first name and "accommodations request" in the subject line. (Guidelines for acceptable documentation can be found on page 9 of the LEED AP Candidate Handbook, and more detailed instructions will be provided for candidates who request accommodations in this application)

Applicants will be chosen on a rolling basis. Candidates who apply early and send all supporting documentation to GBCI promptly have a better chance of being selected to participate.

Candidates who are chosen to participate in the beta testing will be notified via email.

Eligibility Requirements

The LEED AP+ Homes candidates signify an extraordinary depth of knowledge in green building practices. Candidates are required to:

-Agree to disciplinary policy and credentialing maintenance guidelines

-Demonstrate professional experience on at least one LEED project.

-Document work on a LEED project, within the last two-three (2-3) years, with verification through LEED online or employer attestation.

-Submit to application audit.

-Participate in 30 hours of continuing education required each reporting period, with six hours obtained from an approved program specific to the LEED Rating System, credit categories, and LEED updates.

Instructions for uploading required documentation of your work on a LEED project will be provided at the end of application.

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