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've learned. This course provides the foundation required for any 300-level LEED education offering. RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE None. This course, like all USGBC LEED education programs, meets GBCI eligibility requirements for the LEED Green Associate. NOTE: As of January 1, 2010, this course does not meet the requirements for GBCI's Credential Maintenance Program and is no longer approved for GBCI CE Hours. However, this course will satisfy the eligibility requirement for taking the LEED Green Associate Exam. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learning Objectives - Identify the key components of the LEED Rating System. - Discuss overall LEED Certification process. - Describe the intents and associated concepts of each LEED credit category. - Explain regulations, recognitions and incentives related to each credit category. - Recognize successful LEED strategies and measurements for achieving credit category goals. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What Registration Includes: - Instruction from official USGBC Faculty who are experts in LEED and trained in facilitation and adult learning techniques. - Participant workbook, interactive learning activities based on real LEED projects, and a glossary of key green building definitions. - Continuing education for 7 hours of instruction directly reported to AIA and CSI. - Certificate of completion for self-reporting to other professional organizations. - Lunch and refreshments.