Course Description
In this 8-hour class taught by Piedmont Green Building Solutions, LLC attendees will learn about Green Building Fundamentals and LEED so that they may successfully prepare for the LEED Green Associate Exam. The class is geared toward understanding the core concepts of LEED and basic sustainable strategies as they relate to the LEED Rating System. However, it is necessary that attendees commit ample self preparation time to learn the material discussed in the class.

Course Materials
Course textbook: Green Building & LEED Core Concepts Guide, First edition
(Attendees are strongly encouraged to have this book for the course. The book is not included in the class fee and will be provided at an extra cost to attendees who do not already have a copy)
Other material: Course workbook with resources for exam prep

Course Objectives

Identify the key components of the LEED Rating Systems

Discuss the LEED Certification process

Describe the intents and associated concepts of each LEED credit category

Understand basic sustainable strategies and how they relate to LEED

Prepare for the LEED Green Associate examination

Course Agenda
Lecture

Introduction to Green Building Fundamental and Integrated Design Principles

LEED and the LEED Process

Sustainable Sites

Discussion & Class Participation

Discuss & list potential impacts & possible strategies

Quiz

Lecture

Water Efficiency

Energy & Atmosphere
Discussion & Class Participation

Discuss & list potential impacts & possible strategies

Quiz

Lecture

Materials & Resources

Indoor Environmental Quality
Discussion & Class Participation)

Discuss & list potential impacts & possible strategies

Quiz

Lecture

Innovation in Design

Regional Environmental Priority

LEED Synergies

LEED Green Associate Exam Tips
Discussion & Class Participation

Discuss & list potential impacts & possible strategies

Quiz

What’s Included

Class Workbook

Practice Quizzes

Class completion certificate