Course
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Name
SEF-3001CIG
Available Classes
Not currently offered.
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
Intended Audience
This course is intended for those with an interest in Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), and with a desire to learn about the cutting edge green building and sustainable design practices.
Description
The Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate course is designed to educate candidates on the cutting edge green building and sustainable design practices, and enables participants to designate that expertise with an internationally recognized professional credential. Developed and backed by the U.S. Green Building Council, the LEED Green Associate course and its credential have gained national and global notoriety. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system is one of the most widely used standards for green building and design. The Tier 1: LEED Green Associate training course and exam covers general information on green building practices for residential and commercial projects, and prepares individuals to support other professionals working on projects seeking LEED certification. This course will also prepare you for the LEED Green Associate Credential from USGBC (US Green Building Council). This is an internationally recognized certification that designates expertise in green building and design principles. The exam fee is included with the course.
Course Objectives
  1. Understand LEED & the process of getting a building LEED certified.
  2. Learn what is expected of a LEED Green Associate.
  3. Know what material to study and prepare for the LEED Green Associate Exam administered by USGBC.
  4. Be prepared to contribute to the health, safety, well-being, and productivity of the community at large by implementing best practices as it relates to sustainable design.
Outline of Instruction
  1. Introduction to Sustainability
  2. Integrative Strategies
  3. Introduction to LEED
  4. Location and Transportation
  5. Sustainable Sites
  6. Water Efficiency
  7. Energy and Atmosphere
  8. Materials and Resources
  9. Indoor Environmental Quality
  10. Project Surroundings and Public Outreach
Contact Hours
40
CEU's
No
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 90% or above
  2. Participation
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
Intended Audience
This course is intended for those with an interest in Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), and with a desire to learn about the cutting edge green building and sustainable design practices.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
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Course Contact Information
Courtney Boney
crboney@waketech.edu
919-532-5581