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PDS134 LEED Exam Prep
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Program Description/Overview

The USGBC LEED Green Building Rating System is a comprehensive, voluntary, design and assessment tool that helps design, engineering and construction professionals improve building efficiency, and measure the sustainability of their projects. Understanding LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an important step toward reducing environmental impacts and achieving superior economic performance in all building types. LEED Accreditation showcases your environmental commitment and leadership in sustainable construction practices, creating a draw for potential tenants and sending a strong message to employees and the wider community that you care about their health.

This one-day LEED Exam Prep course is designed to educate building industry professionals about sustainable design principles and construction practices embodied in the LEED rating system, as well as prepare individuals to take the new LEED V3 2009 accredited professional examination.

This training provides an overview of the substantial changes that have been made from version 2.2 to version 3, 2009 . including Credit Weighting and three tiered Credentialing through the newly formed GBCI. The overarching goal of this LEED training is to educate attendees about the sustainable design principles and construction practices embodied in the LEED rating system, familiarize attendees with requirements and strategies to certify a construction project and prepare individuals for LEED professional accreditation.

What You Will Learn

  • History of the USGBC
  • What is LEED and how it has changed from version 2.2 to V3 2009
  • Benefits of Sustainable Design
  • Features of the LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction V3 2009 Edition
      • Overview and Process of Registering your Project
      • Online Documentation Requirements
      • Certification Application and Point Strategies
      • Regional and Exemplary Performance Points Tools
  • Four LEED AP Test Specifications
  • LEED  V3 2009 Categories (Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation in Design and Regional Priority)
  • Strategies for Exam Preparation
  • Sample Questions
  • Really Helpful Websites and Facts
  • How to Pass the LEED-NC Exam………..no really!

Testimonials

“Vicki was a great facilitator of a very difficult subject to teach and to lecture on. I think that this course has provided me the tools necessary to pass the (LEED) test.”

Frank Fotia
Project Engineer
Balfour Beatty Construction

“The LEED Exam Prep course had fast-paced content, an aggressive drive through content and no wasted time. Instructor had solid knowledge and explained to us what to expect during the (LEED) test and focused on how to pass it!

Kurt Wood
Senior Project Manager
Bank of America


FAQs

For Program and Registration Questions:
Please call the Registration Center at 704-687-8900 or 1-877-741-0134 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or email CEregistration@uncc.edu.

What types of Professional Credits are offered by UNC Charlotte Continuing Education?

Is tuition assistance available for this program?

What are the attendance requirements?

Does UNC Charlotte administer the LEED Exam? No, our course is designed to help individuals prepare for the exam. The exam is administered by the Green Building Certification Institute. Please visit http://www.gbci.org/ for more information about the LEED exam.  

Prerequisites

Participants must purchase a copy of The LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction on their own, whether it be the book or the printable E-Copy, prior to the course.  Please have the reference guide with you for the course. To purchase, please visit the U.S. Green Building Council’s Website, or click: http://www.usgbc.org/

Who Should Attend

Anyone interested in a clear understanding of LEED, the USGBC and changes that have occurred from version 2.2 to version 3, 2009. Architects, Building Contractors, Developers, Product Suppliers, Politicians and all environmentally minded citizens who'd like more information about building "green", as well as those interested in taking the LEED professional Exam – will benefit from this course.

 Please see Section Notes for additional requirements.


Registration/Refund/Cancellation Policies

For best availability, students are encouraged to register at least two weeks prior to the start date of the course section.

Please read:

·         Registration Options / Refund / Cancellation Policies

·         Discounts (if applicable)

·         Accessibility




Sections
  PDS134 - 002 LEED Exam Prep  
  Programs FY10   Status:  Available
 
Section Schedule(s):
  09 Dec 2009
Click Here for Times - Sessions: 1
Contact Hours: 7
Tuition Option(s):
  Registration Fee non-credit    $395.00
Potential Price Adjustment(s):
Faculty/Staff Discount  
  0.7 CEUs
Campus:   UNC Charlotte Ben Craig Center
Instruction Method:   Classroom
Instructor(s):   Vicki Saville
 
Reading List / Textbook:  Required Text: LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction. Participants are responsible for purchasing this book. Participants must purchase a copy of The LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction on their own, whether it be the book or the printable E-Copy, prior to the course. Please have the reference guide with you for the course. To purchase, please visit the U.S. Green Building Council’s Website, or click: http://www.usgbc.org/
Section Note(s):  

A continental breakfast with coffee service will be provided upon arrival.  Drinks will be available throughout the day and a light snack will be provided in the afternoon.   Upon arrival for your class you will be provided a list of restaurants that are close by that are convenient for lunch.  There is also a refrigerator and microwave in the vending area if you choose to bring your lunch with you. 

Accountants.  This program is approved for 8 CPE credits.  Program Level: Basic.  Requisite Knowledge: None.  Advanced Preparation: None.  NASBA Subject Area: Specialized Knowledge & Applications.  Teaching Method: Group-Live.

Receipt Note(s):  Program Coordinator: Pam Emmons  
Accrediting Associations:  
  PDS134 - 004 LEED Exam Prep  
  Programs FY10   Status:  Available
 
Section Schedule(s):
  26 Mar 2010
Click Here for Times - Sessions: 1
Contact Hours: 7.5
Tuition Option(s):
  Registration Fee non-credit    $395.00
Potential Price Adjustment(s):
Faculty/Staff Discount  
  0.8 CEUs
Campus:   UNC Charlotte Ben Craig Center
Instruction Method:   Classroom
Instructor(s):   Vicki Saville
 
Reading List / Textbook:  Required Text: LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction. Participants are responsible for purchasing this book. Participants must purchase a copy of The LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction on their own, whether it be the book or the printable E-Copy, prior to the course. Please have the reference guide with you for the course. To purchase, please visit the U.S. Green Building Council’s Website, or click: http://www.usgbc.org/
Section Note(s):   A continental breakfast with coffee service will be provided upon arrival. Drinks will be available throughout the day and a light snack will be provided in the afternoon. Upon arrival for your class you will be provided a list of restaurants that are close by that are convenient for lunch. There is also a refrigerator and microwave in the vending area if you choose to bring your lunch with you.

Accountants.  This program is approved for 8 CPE credits.  Program Level: Basic.  Requisite Knowledge: None.  Advanced Preparation: None.  NASBA Subject Area: Specialized Knowledge & Applications.  Teaching Method: Group-Live.

Receipt Note(s):  Program Coordinator: Pam Emmons  
Accrediting Associations:  
  PDS134 - 005 LEED Exam Prep  
  Programs FY10   Status:  Available
 
Section Schedule(s):
  08 Jun 2010 to 09 Jun 2010
Click Here for Times - Sessions: 2
Contact Hours: 7
Tuition Option(s):
  Registration Fee non-credit    $395.00
Potential Price Adjustment(s):
Faculty/Staff Discount  
  0.7 CEUs
Instruction Method:   Online
Instructor(s):   Vicki Saville
 
Reading List / Textbook:  Required Text: LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction. Participants are responsible for purchasing this book. Participants must purchase a copy of The LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction on their own, whether it be the book or the printable E-Copy, prior to the course. Please have the reference guide with you for the course. To purchase, please visit the U.S. Green Building Council’s Website, or click: http://www.usgbc.org/
Section Note(s):  
THIS IS AN ONLINE LIVE INSTRUCTION COURSE.  It is required to read the Technical Specifications  and Testing Requirements  at  http://continuinged.uncc.edu/techspecs/
Receipt Note(s):  Program Coordinator: Pam Emmons  
Accrediting Associations:  



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