Course Overview:

This LEED Green Associate online course introduces students to the LEED process. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the global standard for green building certification. Throughout the course, students will gain an understanding of the various components of green building. The theme of sustainability and sustainable construction is woven throughout each module both in terms of physical environment and as it pertains to LEED certification. Major concepts covered in this online course include: location, transportation, and sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and project surroundings and public outreach.

This course prepares students for the LEED Green Associate Certification Exam.