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LEED Certification Preparation

LEED Rating Systems & Credit Categories

Learn LEED Rating Systems & Credit Categories with practical skills in LEED credits, certification frameworks, sustainability strategies, scorecards, and documentation planning.

4 days
Beginner

Course Overview

Course Modules Module 1: LEED Rating System Overview Topics Covered LEED Rating Systems Certification Framework Project Types LEED Versions Certification Levels Applicability Assessment Module 2: Location & Transportation (LT) Topics Covered Sustainable Site Selection Alternative Transportation Connectivity Reduced Parking Footprint Green Mobility Site Accessibility Module 3: Sustainable Sites (SS) Topics Covered Site Assessment Open Space Rainwater Management Heat Island Reduction Light Pollution Reduction Site Sustainability Strategies Module 4: Water Efficiency (WE) Topics Covered Indoor Water Reduction Outdoor Water Management Water Metering Water Conservation Strategies Efficient Fixtures Performance Tracking Module 5: Energy & Atmosphere (EA) Topics Covered Energy Performance Renewable Energy Commissioning Energy Monitoring Refrigerant Management Carbon Reduction Module 6: Materials & Resources (MR) Topics Covered Sustainable Procurement Waste Management Material Selection Environmental Product Declarations Circular Economy Concepts Resource Efficiency Module 7: Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) Topics Covered Indoor Air Quality Thermal Comfort Daylighting Acoustic Performance Occupant Health Environmental Monitoring Module 8: Innovation & Regional Priority Topics Covered Innovation Credits Exemplary Performance Regional Priorities Pilot Credits Documentation Requirements Credit Optimization Module 9: Final Case Study Topics Covered Credit Analysis Scorecard Development Certification Strategy Documentation Planning Project Review Presentation

Learning Outcomes

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Understand all LEED rating systems and certification structures.

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Interpret LEED credit requirements and compliance paths.

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Develop LEED scorecards and certification strategies.

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Apply sustainable design principles across project phases.

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Support successful LEED certification submissions.

Prerequisites

Participants should have: -Basic knowledge of sustainability concepts -Interest in LEED certification processes -Understanding of building design and construction workflows (preferred)

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