LEED AP Building Operations & Maintenance

 The course that covers waste management systems most extensively is our LEED Operations & Maintenance course.  This course covers the everyday operations and maintenance of a LEED certified building including the electrical, plumbing, waste management systems, etc. 

Which course covers waste management?

The CleanEdison Operations and Maintenance course will cover all facets of maintaining the performance of a LEED certified building including its existing systems, and how those systems work together increase energy efficiency. The course discusses the following topics: Acquisition, Installation, and Management of Project Materials Improvements to the Indoor Environment Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation Project Surroundings and Public Outreach Overview of Innovation in Operations and Regional Priority Credits Proctoring of one (1) in-class practice exam

What does O + M cover?

You can take both the LEED GA and AP courses sequentially, and then take both exams after you have completed both courses. This option is best for those who already have LEED project experience, so that the prerequisite for the LEED AP exam is already met.  When you are testing, you first have to pass LEED Green Associate exam first.  You will then go on to taking your LEED AP exam in your specialized field. 

Can I do LEED AP and LEED GA course together?

Because the LEED system is designed to give you your accreditation in a specific area of Green Building, it is best to take both the GA and AP courses.  The LEED GA course covers an overview of the entire LEED/Green Building system, while the LEED AP courses provide you with in-depth knowledge of the specific area that you are looking to enter. 

If I just take the AP course, will this cover everything I need to know for the GA test?

Kevin -

Sounds like you are in good shape. The Building Design & Construction (BD&C) and Interior Design & Construction (ID&C) exams become available starting on September 15. We usually recommend taking our course about 3 weeks before the date of your exam, so you should look to take a LEED BD&C course at the end of this month so you can get your accreditation as soon as possible.

If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to call: 888-513-3476.

I have my LEED Green Associate already, and I have a good amount of Green Building Project experience, so now I need to take a course and then sit for the LEED BD&C exam. When does that exam become available?

I recently graduated from college with my degree in mechanical engineering. Like a bunch of my friends, I couldn't get a job in this economy! I figured a good way for me to make myself more marketable would be to pursue this LEED certification so I went for it. Now I'm a LEED GA and I had a few interviews last week...all of a sudden employers are interested. They like that I'm "driven".

CleanEdison's customer support is the first group of people that have actually been able to answer my questions about LEED. This new 3.0 version can be so confusing, but they made it simple -- call them. They will help you!!

Dave -

Congratulations on getting that LEED AP right before the changeover to 3.0! You are one of about 100,000 people that sat for the LEED AP exam in June, so you are not the only one in this situation.

The best class for people who took NC to take is our BD&C class. BD&C stands for Building Design & Construction. It is the NEW 3.0 version of LEED NC2.2, and covers not only New Construction, but also Schools and Core & Shell.

The best part about your situation is that you do not have to sit for the exam. You can simply transfer your LEED AP under NC2.2 to a LEED AP for BD&C.

Call me at CleanEdison if you have any questions about this process: 888-513-3476.

In June I took a course with you guys under LEED NC2.2. I passed and became a LEED AP which was great, but now I realized with the changeover that I'm completely unprepared to design under version 3.0 without having taking a class. I don't think I need to take another test, because my accreditation is still good - but which course should I take to get an 'update' on the need LEED?

I have to agree with Victor, this course not only prepared me for the exam but made apparent a number of ways that I can better apply the LEED ideals to my own projects. This course is more than exam prep, it makes real-life application simple.

Helene-

Glad you enjoyed the course and congratulations on passing your exam.

It sounds like you have a few different choices. You can pursue your LEED AP credential under Building Design & Construction (BD&C), Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance (EB:O&M), or Interior Design & Construction (ID&C).

If your work is more with buildings that are new constructions, go for BD&C. This is the LEED specialty designed for people that are working on newly-constructed buildings larger than 4 stories. Your furniture can help them reach credits that revolve around material reuse, rapidly renewable materials, & certifiable wood.

If your clients are generally working on existing buildings and renovations, then EB:O&M would be the way to go. There are a lot of people pursuing that credential right now because there are fewer new constructions in our economy right now, and more building owners & managers looking to take their existing building and make it more energy efficient.

Lastly, if you find that a lot of your clients are interior designers, then ID&C is for you. Again, for these folks, your furniture can help them reach credits that revolve around material reuse, rapidly renewable materials, & certifiable wood.

Please don't hesitate to give a call to the office if you want more details. I know that the LEED process can be confusing, so we have a whole team here ready to answer your questions. Call me here: 888-513-3476.

I am working for a furniture studio that provides furniture to a lot of 'sustainable' engineering and architecture firms...I just took your course in Jacksonville and then passed my GA this morning. Which LEED specialty should I pursue now to become a LEED AP?

CleanEdison's customer support is the first group of people that have actually been able to answer my questions about LEED. This new 3.0 version can be so confusing, but they made it simple -- call them. They will help you!!

I love the way you have broken down all of the credits on Green Building Codes Page on your website for quick reference. They save me so much time!

Cleanedison- thank you for the training session you gave in our offices the other day. Although the majority of us are already LEED APs, it was really useful to brush up on the new v3.0 system and know what impact it will have on our LEED projects in the future.

I want to thank you for accomodating my organization by providing a customized Operations and Maintenance training around our property management portfolio. Not only did we get a feel for LEED O&M, but the instructor was able to apply the material to the buildings we work with every day and give us a lot of great ideas. I look forward to holding similar trainings at our offices in Miami next month.

Nothing like those practice exams. Being able to take one in class and then go over it with a real LEED AP was the best way to set me up to succeed. Next step: LEED EBOM.

Just took the course last week out here on the west coast. I didn't take a course and failed my NC2.2 exam in June. Jumped back on board and took a class this time with CleanEdison and passed my LEED GA. Wahoo!

I just wanted to update you with my post-course success. I have recently secured a new position working as a solar installer and have CleanEdison to thank for that.