Are there eligibility requirements for the new LEED AP v3 exams?
Back to Main FAQ Page After March 31st, 2009, candidates for the LEED AP credentials must fulfill eligibility requirements. Along with the change over to LEED Version 3, the USGBC has introduced some fairly strict requirements in order to be eligible to take the LEED AP exam. We hope to be able to clear up some of the confusion surrounding these requirements so you can determine your eligibility, and if ineligible, show you the programs we offer in order to make you eligible for the test. To take any of the Tier 2 LEED AP Exams (i.e. Building Operations & Maintenance, LEED AP Homes, Building Design + Construction, Interior Design + Construction) you must meet both of the following requirements: 1: You must have taken and passed the LEED Green Associate Exam This is not made explicitly clear in the candidate handbook, but the first requirement for eligibility for the AP test is to have passed the Green Associate test. Some paperwork often refers to the Green Associate test as “Exam 1” a
