LEED
Southface offers several trainings and test preparation classes relating to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) program of the U.S. Green Building Council.
One of the best recognized national green building programs, LEED addresses sustainable site selection and management, energy and water efficiency, material conservation and indoor environmental quality. For specific class information, please view the Southface calendar for upcoming opportunities to register for these courses.
Class Dates and Times:
Southface offers these classes in conjunction with several partners around the Southeast. Dates and times vary based on location; please check the Southface calendar for additional information.
LEED Green Associate:
The one-day LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Course includes a complete review of the LEED rating systems and core concepts of green building, and goes through sample exam questions, worksheets and strategies for passing the exam. The LEED Green Associate credential can stand alone, or it can also serve as the entry point to becoming a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP).
LEED Accredited Professional for Building Design and Construction:
Southface offers the LEED BD & C (Building Design & Construction) Exam Preparation Course, a comprehensive one-day training that prepares a student to become a LEED AP for Building Design and Construction. The course begins with a complete review of the green building credits in the BD & C Reference Guide, then goes through online templates, sample exam questions and strategies for passing the exam. You must have passed the LEED Green Associate exam, or have previous LEED project experience before taking this or any other LEED AP exam.
Green Home Design & Construction:
The LEED Implementation Process Southface’s LEED for Homes 300-level workshop is intended to help residential design and construction professionals who are involved in implementing the LEED for Homes Rating System, or who are pursuing the Green Building Certification Institute's LEED AP+ (Tier II) credential in residential design and construction to apply their green building knowledge to real-life situations. The workshop walks participants through the phases of a typical LEED for Homes project using case study examples and implementation strategies throughout to reinforce learning. Students must be familiar with both the LEED for Homes Rating System (January 2008 with Errata and Clarifications) and the LEED for Homes Reference Guide (v2008 or v2009) to take this course.
LEED Overview Training:
Does your company need help in deciding whether members of your staff should obtain LEED accreditation? Let Southface provide a LEED Overview Training describing the processes for becoming a Green Associate or Accredited Professional and the benefits of having employees with these designations on your staff. Southface provides a variety of custom training programs and can help you to outline and address your specific training needs in the timeframe required.
HOMES 252: Understanding the LEED for Homes Rating System:
This course provides an introduction to the LEED for Homes rating system and delivery model. The course addresses the intents and requirements of prerequisites and key credits within the rating system while providing real world examples of strategies to meet them. The course also identifies the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders and a LEED for Homes project and is designed to prepare the professional to plan for key considerations and requirements for the LEED certification process.
Number of Attendees:
Class size is limited to 60 participants.
LEED for Homes: Multi-Family Certification Options:
Interested in learning about the similarities and differences between the LEED for Homes Midrise Program and LEED NC certifications? This Lunch & Learn session explores LEED certification options available to multifamily buildings, compares and contrasts the LEED for Homes Midrise Program and LEED NC certification options, and helps project teams identify the appropriate certification path for their project. Lunch is included in the ticket price.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the LEED certification options for multifamily buildings
- Identify the similarities and differences between LEED for Homes Midrise Program and LEED NC certification options
- Determine which type of projects are eligible for the LEED for Homes Midrise Program
- Prepare your Project Team to choose the right certification path for your project
- Continuing Education: 1 AIA/GBCI Credit Hour (LEED Specific)
Number of Attendees:
Class size is limited to 60 participants.
LEED for Homes: Residential Certification Options:
Interested in learning how residential projects can certify under the LEED for Homes program? This Lunch & Learn session explores how residential projects fit within the LEED system, identifies eligible projects, explores roles and responsibilities of the process participants and explains the LEED for Homes certification process. Lunch is included in the ticket price.
Learning Objectives
- Explore LEED certification options for residential projects
- Identify LEED program eligibility requirements
- Explores roles and responsibilities of the process participants
- Explains the LEED for Homes certification process
- Continuing Education: 1 AIA/GBCI Credit Hour
Number of Attendees:
Class size is limited to 60 participants.
