Earning your LEED AP Exam with Specialty
The LEED AP exam measures your ability to understand and support green design, construction and operations. In addition, the exam also assesses your understanding of the LEED rating system and your ability to facilitate the certification process.
Exam Format
Exam Format
- Four hour, two-part computer-based test
- Part one consists of 100 randomly delivered multiple-choice questions and must be completed within the first two hours of your exam appointment.
- Part two is comprised of 100 randomly delivered multiple-choice questions and must be completed in the second two hours of your exam appointment.
- The exam session should take approximately 4.5 hours total, or 2.5 hours for LEED Professionals.
- Your score will be available immediately at the end of the exam and you will receive a printed score report.
- A passing score is 170 or higher on a scale of 125 to 200.
- You are eligible for the LEED AP with specialty credential if you have experience working on a LEED-registered project within the past three years.
- Application: $100
- Full exam: $300 ($450 for non-members)
- Specialty only (for LEED Green Associates): $150 ($250 for non-members)
- Maintenance: $50 every two years
- Once you receive your eligibility ID, schedule your exam through Prometric within a year of application.
- There is a $50 cancellation or rescheduling fee within 30 days of your appointment.
- 30 continuing education hours every two years
LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C)
The LEED AP BD+C credential suits professionals with expertise in the design and construction phases of green buildings serving the commercial, residential, education and healthcare sectors. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for New Construction, LEED for Schools and LEED for Core and Shell rating systems. Access the candidate handbook for exam policies and procedures.
The LEED AP BD+C credential suits professionals with expertise in the design and construction phases of green buildings serving the commercial, residential, education and healthcare sectors. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for New Construction, LEED for Schools and LEED for Core and Shell rating systems. Access the candidate handbook for exam policies and procedures.
LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (LEED AP O+M)
The LEED AP O+M credential distinguishes professionals implementing sustainable practices, improving performance, heightening efficiency and reducing environmental impact in existing buildings through enhanced operations and maintenance. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance rating system. Access the candidate handbook for exam policies and procedures.
The LEED AP O+M credential distinguishes professionals implementing sustainable practices, improving performance, heightening efficiency and reducing environmental impact in existing buildings through enhanced operations and maintenance. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance rating system. Access the candidate handbook for exam policies and procedures.
LEED AP Interior Design + Construction (LEED AP ID+C)
The LEED AP ID+C credential serves participants in the design, construction and improvement of commercial interiors and tenant spaces that offer a healthy, sustainable and productive work environment. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system. Access the candidate handbook for exam policies and procedures.
The LEED AP ID+C credential serves participants in the design, construction and improvement of commercial interiors and tenant spaces that offer a healthy, sustainable and productive work environment. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system. Access the candidate handbook for exam policies and procedures.
LEED AP Homes
The LEED AP Homes credential is suited for those involved in the design and construction of healthy, durable homes that use fewer resources and produce less waste. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for Homes rating system. Access thecandidate handbook for exam policies and procedures.
The LEED AP Homes credential is suited for those involved in the design and construction of healthy, durable homes that use fewer resources and produce less waste. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for Homes rating system. Access thecandidate handbook for exam policies and procedures.
LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED AP ND)
The LEED ND credential applies to individuals participating in the planning, design and development of sustainable, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system. Access the candidate handbook for exam policies and procedures.
The LEED ND credential applies to individuals participating in the planning, design and development of sustainable, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods. The specialty denotes practical knowledge in the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system. Access the candidate handbook for exam policies and procedures.
