Career Details

LEED AP Homes

Description

For professionals participating in design and construction of high-performance green homes that use less energy, water, and natural resources, create less waste, and are more healthful and comfortable for the occupants, the LEED AP Homes exam is designed to measure your knowledge and skill in understanding the LEED Rating System and ability to facilitate the project certification process.

Certifying Organization

Green Business Certification Inc.

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

LEED AP Interior Design + Construction

Certifying Organization

Green Business Certification Inc.

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

High-Performance Building Design

Certifying Organization

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

LEED AP Neighborhood Development

Certifying Organization

Green Business Certification Inc.

Type

B - Advanced

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