LEED Certification

LEED Green Associate Certification – A Testimonial ( by Arya Tumuluri, M Arch 2028, 10/2026)

Are you interested in improving your knowledge and skills surrounding green building practices and sustainability within architecture? The LEED Green Associate credential will strengthen your professional development and help you advance your career early on!

Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, attaining the credential is for you! If you believe you have the time and are interested in this credential to boost your resume, it is possible to study and pass the exam during the school year. As a graduate student myself, I was able to attain this credential in the early weeks of the semester. Below is some crucial information regarding the credential and how to attain it. 

Prerequisites: 

• There are NO prerequisites to become LEED GA certified (no work experience, no prior LEED involvement) 

Steps to become a LEED Green Associate:

1. Prepare by studying the content that the LEED GA covers 
2. Register for the LEED Green Associate exam
   1. Standard: $250
   2. USGBC member: $200
   3. Student: $100
3. Take exam:
   1. Take exam at home 
   2. Take exam at a local Prometric testing center 

Study Resources:

• USGBC Official LEED Exam Prep
• Archiroots
• Projectific

Maintain:

• All LEED professionals are required to maintain their credential by earning continuing education hours. LEED GA must earn 15 continuing education hours within 2 years of earning their credential

Good luck!