What is a LEED AP with specialty and how do I become one?
LEED APs are described by GBCI as having an extraordinary depth of knowledge in green building practices and specialization in a particular field. There are two parts of each LEED AP exam. The first part assesses your general knowledge of the LEED rating systems, the LEED certification process, and the approaches that can be used in sustainable design. The specifications of this part of the exam are identical to those of the LEED Green Associate exam. If you have already passed the LEED Green Associate exam and have kept your credential active, you do not need to take this part of the exam. The second part of each LEED AP exam is a specialty exam that requires you to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of one of the following specialties and its respective rating system(s). • The LEED AP Building Design & Construction (BD&C) exam covers the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations rating system, the LEED for Core and Shell rating system, and the LEED for Schools rating system. It wil
