November 30, 2005—The US Green Building Council (USGBC) has partnered with Turner Construction to launch the USGBC’s first web-based training course designed to educate building industry professionals about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Professional Accreditation requirements.
LEED Accreditation enables industry professionals to demonstrate their understanding of integrated design and green building practices and principles, and ensures that they have the knowledge and skills needed to successfully steward a building project from design to LEED certification, says USGBC.
The three hour web-based course entitled “Essentials of LEED Professional Accreditation,” includes selected case studies, interactive learning exercises, and a practice exam with questions similar to those encountered on the LEED Professional Accreditation exam.
The interactive course follows the Sienna Hills Library Project team as they delve into the LEED credit categories and prerequisite requirements. Divided into seven lessons, the course covers topics including the LEED rating system, coordinating a LEED project during design and construction, managing the LEED certification process, and verifying that a project meets LEED requirements. After completing the course, participants who have had supplemental education or experience to broaden their understanding of the LEED rating system will better understand the requirements for achieving accreditation and also have a better understanding of the certification process. The course is also ideal for professionals who are new to green building, or who just want to learn more about sustainable design and construction and the LEED rating process.
The USGBC is the nation’s leading coalition of corporations, builders, universities, government agencies and nonprofit organizations working together to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. For more information, see the Web site.
To take the course, go to the Web site. The course is available for purchase through the USGBC Products & Services catalog under “Workshops.” The cost is $150 for USGBC members and $200 for non-members. After purchase, the course is accessible for 60 days.
