Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED is the most distinguished and widely accepted environmental design and green building certification. Northern Illinois University Outreach partners with Everblue Training Institute to deliver LEED Green Associate exam prep courses in the Chicagoland area. Everblue, the # 1 USGBC Education Provider, is a recognized leader in the development and delivery of educational programs related to sustainability and LEED accreditation.
The LEED Green Associate accreditation is the pre-requisite designation for anyone seeking to become LEED AP accredited. This course is appropriate for facility owners, contractors, construction managers, architects, lawyers, builders, engineers, product representatives, facility managers, real estate brokers, students and anyone else interested in understanding green building principles or looking for a new career path.
Admission and Eligibility of LEED Examination Candidates
It is the candidate's responsibility to confirm they meet the examination and eligibility requirements of the Green Building Certification Institute www.gbci.org prior to enrolling in this course. NIU Outreach and Everblue Training Institute provide courses to help candidates prepare for the examinations, but assume no responsibility or authority for the eligibility, application and admission of candidates, examination processes or award of credentials.
Continuing Education Credit - 14 hours
Professional organizations awarding 14 hours of continuing education credit for this course include: AIA, BOMI, BPI, IFMA, InterNACHI, MCEES, CMI, IAC2