The workshop provides essential knowledge of sustainable building concepts that are fundamental to all LEED Rating Systems. It begins with an introduction to the benefits and integrative approach to green building, and a brief background on the U.S. Green Building Council and LEED, including basics of the building certification process. The core of the workshop presents LEED intents and concepts at the credit category level across building types and rating systems touching on strategies, synergies, and specific examples that are reinforced by real project cases. Key LEED metrics and LEED referenced standards are addressed throughout the workshop. Interactive activities within the course keep you engaged and reinforce what you have learned. This course provides the foundation required for any 300-level LEED education offering. Register Today (Registration Fees: Start at $345 USGBC members and $445 for non-members) LEARNING OBJECTIVES * Identify the key components of the LEED rating system * Discuss the basic LEED certification process * Describe the intents and associated concepts of each LEED credit category * Recognize successful LEED strategies and measurements for achieving credit category goals * Explain regulations, recognitions and incentives related to each credit category RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE None YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES --Instruction from official USGBC Faculty who are experts in LEED and trained in facilitation and adult learning techniques --Participant workbook, which includes interactive learning activities based on real LEED projects and a glossary of key green building definitions -- Online access to a printable version of the Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide -- Continuing education for 7 hours of instruction which may be reported to AIA and CSI; certificate of completion for self-reporting to other professional organizations -- Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments Upon completion of a post-workshop survey, access to additional supplementary resources This course, like all USGBC LEED education programs, meets GBCI eligibility requirements for the LEED Green Associate.