Prepare for the LEED AP Building Design and Construction Exam!

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 AP Building Design and Construction exam prep courses in the Chicago land 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.

LEED Building Design and Construction is the largest and broadest of the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED rating systems. It is also the most challenging of the LEED AP examinations currently available. Participants in this course will learn the about the LEED credit and compliance standards for each BD&D credit and how to perform required calculations for

• Sustainable Sites
• Water Efficiency
• Energy & Atmosphere
• Materials & Resources
• Indoor Environmental Quality

LEED AP Building Design and Construction professional accreditation is one of five specialty accreditations awarded by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). This course is a preparation tool for those individuals who have already earned the LEED Green Associate designation and are now seeking to become LEED AP accredited. This course is also an ideal preparatory course for candidates wishing to take the LEED ID&C exam, developers, contractors, architects, lawyers, builders, engineers, product representatives, real estate brokers and anyone interested in understanding green building principles.

Why enroll in the NIU/Everblue LEED AP Building Design and Construction Course?

• Becoming LEED AP accredited will help advance your career in a rapidly expanding industry
• 2 day courses are conveniently offered in downtown Chicago
• Course content includes a review of the compliance standards, requirements and calculations for building design and construction
• Supplemental study aids include online practice quizzes and examinations, memorization worksheets, and the Everblue LEED BD&C Handbook
• Affordable course fees include all study materials
• Learn from the best! Courses are taught by Everblue Training Institute accredited instructors
• Earn continuing education/professional development credits for accreditation retention

Admission and Eligibility of LEED Examination Candidates
The LEED Green Associate is a pre-requisite requirement for anyone seeking to become LEED AP accredited. 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 - 8 hours
Professional organizations awarding continuing education credits for this program include: AIA, BOMI, BPI, IFMA, InterNACHI, NCEES, CMI, IAC2

NIU Professional and Continuing Education also offers training in Facilities Management. For more information, visit our web site at www.fm.niu.edu.