In its attempts to support LEED Green Associate candidates eager to start studying for the new LEED 2009 exams, independent LEED Prep course providers and USGBC Education Providers have recently announced LEED Green Associate prep classes that can provide a good knowledge foundation for aspiring LEED Green Associates.

The prep course publishers offer exam preparation resources, including study guides and sample exams, for LEED AP and LEED Green Associate credentials on a weekly basis starting now, to align with Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) exam launches.

Indeed, the USGBC itself recently announced that it was providing some training courses for LEED Green Associate, although it seems that the selection is limited and some of these classes have already sold out.

For professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice, the LEED Green Associate credential is an excellent accreditation which denotes basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations.

The Green Associate credential is also the Tier I accreditation that serves as the first step for professionals pursuing a LEED AP specialization.

Passing the Green Associate Exam is the best way to become introduced to LEED and the USGBC. Candidates develop a conceptual understanding of green building practices, without the rigorous technical knowledge that is required for the LEED AP+ exam. Upon passing, LEED Green Associates have the option of taking a more specialized exam to become a LEED AP+.

The Green Associate exam prep course covers what the USGBC calls its Tier I curriculum: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality.

With over 150 courses in over 65 different locations, the LEED Prep Training Courses Directory offers you the widest selection of Green Building and LEED training courses anywhere.

Browse through our offerings today. Courses are available throughout the United States and will teach you everything you need to know to pass the Green Associate exam.

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