The LEED Green Associate credential designates individuals who have a documented, up-to-date understanding of the most current green building principles and practices. The LEED Green Associate is a foundational credential and for many, it is the first step before earning advanced credentials such as the LEED AP with the specialty. Please click here to download a free Candidate Handbook for LEED GA.
The LEED Green Associate exam is open to all individuals. GBCI recommends that candidates taking the LEED Green Associate exam have exposure to LEED and green building concepts through educational courses, volunteering, or work experience prior to testing.
Download LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Guide
Please visit the USGBC Credentials to learn how to register for the LEED Green Associate exam.
Once you register and pay for your exam, you have one year to schedule your exam session. You may contact GBCI to request one six month extension of this one-year period. Please contact GBCI about an extension before your eligibility expires.
Once registered, you will be able to schedule your test session at a Prometric testing center near you. Exam sessions are available year-round through Prometric test centers worldwide. If you would like to locate your nearest testing center and view availability, please visit prometric.com/gbci and click on “Locate.”
A candidate must earn a scaled score of 170. The scaled score for all GBCI exams ranges from 125-200. The scaled score is calculated by taking the candidate’s raw score (total number of correct questions) and mapping it onto a standardized scale between 125 and 200, with the minimum competency threshold always mapped to a scaled score of 170.
Candidates will receive the results at the test center immediately following the test.
If your attempt was unsuccessful you may register again in the same way as the initial registration. After three unsuccessful attempts, however, you must wait 90 days before submitting a new registration to GBCI. Candidates must pay the registration fee for each exam attempt.
The LEED Green Associate exam is not offered from July 25 – July 31 of each year in order to accommodate the deployment of updated exams at test centers globally.
Fees: $250 ($100 for students, $200 for USGBC members)
Prerequisites/eligibility requirements: None
Timing format: 100 multiple-choice questions
Language: Translation aids are available in Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean and Spanish.
The primary language for the LEED Green Associate exam is English. The translation is offered solely as an aid to non-native English speakers and is currently provided in Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. The use of translators or foreign-language dictionaries during the examination will not be permitted.
For candidates who elect to test with an available translation, the exam will be presented with a split screen. The English question and answer choices will be on the right, and the corresponding translation will appear on the left.
Scoring: A passing score of 170 out of 200.
Rescheduling and cancellations:
Permitted up to 3 days prior to the exam. Some fees may apply.
You can confirm, cancel or reschedule an exam on the Prometric website. You may reschedule or cancel your exam up 30 days prior to your exam without a fee. If you reschedule or cancel an exam fewer than 30 days but more than 3 days before the scheduled date, you will be charged a $50 fee. You cannot reschedule your exam after midnight on the third day before the scheduled appointment. (For example, Wednesday appointments cannot be rescheduled after Sunday at 11:59 p.m. EST.)
When you reschedule an exam, you will receive a new email confirmation. If you do not, please contact Prometric immediately to confirm your exam was rescheduled.
| Days until exam | Refunds | Reschedules |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days or more | Yes | Yes |
| 3-29 days | Yes ($50 fee) | Yes ($50 fee) |
| 2 days or less | No | No |
