Architecture & DesignLEED® v5 Certification Process

LEED® v5 Certification Process

SKU: JCOM-00088

Duration: 1.35 Hrs

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v5 certification process. The training program encompasses a concise history of the development and progression of LEED, culminating in the most recent version (v5), and examines LEED v5’s emphasis on tackling emerging environmental issues, such as carbon reduction, resilience, and indoor environmental quality. The primary goal of the training is to deliver a detailed guide to the LEED v5 certification process from determining the eligibility requirements for various project types (e.g., commercial, residential, industrial) to outlining the registration process, including required documentation, fees, and compliance preconditions. The course also provides steps to navigate the stages of GBCI review and outlines ongoing compliance requirements for maintaining LEED certification.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Explain the point system and certification levels (Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum) and how points are allocated across various categories to achieve different certification tiers
Determine eligibility requirements for various project types (e.g., commercial, residential, industrial)
Outline the registration process, including required documentation, fees, and compliance preconditions
Analyze the importance of early-stage planning to identify achievable LEED® goals
Conduct feasibility assessments to align project objectives with LEED® v5 criteria
Explain the process for submitting documentation to Green Business Certification Inc.® (GBCI®) and the standards for approval
Navigate the stages of GBCI® review, including preliminary and final reviews
Outline ongoing compliance requirements for maintaining LEED® certification, including performance tracking and reporting

Specs

Course Level	Intermediate
Languages	English
Compatibility	Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

Rumanda Young, Ph.D.

Author

Dr. Young is a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) in the state of Texas and a Certified Planner (AICP). She holds a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture (BLA) from the University of Arkansas, a master's degree in city and regional planning (MCRP) with environmental planning emphasis from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Ph.D. in urban planning and public policy. Dr. Young also spent time abroad in Cheltenham, England at the University of Gloucestershire focusing on sustainable development practices, environmental planning, and resource management.

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