Understand green building principles and the LEED rating system, learn how LEED certification works on real projects, and prepare for the LEED Green Associate exam administered by GBCI.
LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the green building rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and used on projects worldwide. This course explains green building concepts and how LEED works in practice, covering the integrative process, location and transportation, sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, innovation and regional priority. It also explains the certification process, project registration and the certification levels of Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum.
The course prepares participants for the LEED Green Associate exam, the foundational LEED credential issued by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). It also explains how the LEED AP with specialty credentials, such as Building Design and Construction or Operations and Maintenance, build on it. Sessions use project examples, credit walk-throughs and practice questions. The course runs as a classroom or live online program in Doha and can be delivered as an in-house program for design, construction and facilities organizations.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Explain green building principles and the structure of the LEED rating system
Describe LEED credit categories, prerequisites and certification levels
Apply the integrative process to coordinate sustainable design decisions
Outline strategies for energy, water, materials and indoor environmental quality
Explain the LEED project registration, documentation and certification process
Prepare effectively for the LEED Green Associate exam administered by GBCI
This course is designed for professionals involved in the design, construction, operation or promotion of sustainable buildings.
Architects and interior designers
Mechanical, electrical and civil engineers
Construction and project managers
Facilities and property managers
Sustainability consultants and students entering the field
Principles of sustainable and green buildings
Roles of USGBC and GBCI
LEED rating systems and project types
Certification levels and the certification process
Integrative process and stakeholder collaboration
Location and transportation strategies
Sustainable sites and heat island reduction
Rainwater management and site assessment
Indoor and outdoor water use reduction
Energy performance, commissioning and metering
Renewable energy and refrigerant management
Demand response and energy modeling concepts
Life cycle impacts and material transparency
Construction waste management
Indoor air quality and low-emitting materials
Daylight, thermal comfort and acoustics
Innovation and regional priority credits
LEED Green Associate exam format and study approach
LEED AP specialty credential pathways
Practice questions and review
Sustainability is a stated priority in Qatar National Vision 2030, and green building has become an important consideration in Qatar's construction and real estate sectors. Alongside Qatar's own Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS), LEED is used on some projects in the country, particularly by international developers and occupiers. Energy and water efficiency are especially relevant in Qatar's hot, arid climate. This course helps professionals in Doha understand LEED and contribute to more sustainable buildings.
Join a scheduled class at our training center in Doha or attend live online. For organizations, the course can run as an in-house program at your premises or online, tailored to your sector, case studies and timetable.
It is a course on green building and the LEED rating system developed by USGBC. It covers LEED credit categories, the certification process and sustainable design strategies, and prepares learners for the LEED Green Associate exam administered by GBCI.
It is designed for architects, interior designers, engineers, construction and project managers, facilities managers, sustainability consultants and students who want to understand LEED and demonstrate green building knowledge.
The course focuses on the LEED Green Associate exam, which provides the foundation for the LEED AP with specialty credentials. It explains the specialty pathways, but specialty exams require further study. See GBCI for current eligibility and exam details.
Yes. It can be delivered at your premises or online and tailored to your organization's sector, examples and schedule, with examples drawn from the building types you design, build or manage. Contact Leaders Training Center to plan it.
Tell us a little about yourself and an advisor will contact you about batch timings, fees and eligibility. No obligation.
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