Month 1: Foundation Building

Week 1: Introduction to LEED and Green Building Concepts

• Familiarize yourself with the LEED Rating System and its categories (e.g.,
Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources,
Indoor Environmental Quality).
• Understand the basic principles of sustainable building design and construction.

Week 2: LEED Process and Certification

• Learn about the various stages of the LEED project process, from registration to
certification.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders in a LEED project.

Week 3: Sustainable Site Design and Management

• Dive into site selection criteria and strategies for minimizing environmental
impact.
• Study concepts such as brownfield redevelopment, stormwater management, and
sustainable transportation.

Week 4: Water Efficiency and Conservation

• Learn about strategies for reducing water consumption in buildings.

• Understand concepts such as water-efficient landscaping, water reuse, and
rainwater harvesting.

Month 2: Advanced Topics and Practice

Week 5: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

• Explore strategies for improving energy performance in buildings.

• Study concepts such as energy modeling, commissioning, and renewable energy
systems.

Week 6: Materials and Resources Management

• Learn about sustainable materials selection and life-cycle assessment.

 • Understand concepts such as material reuse, recycling, and environmental
product declarations.

Week 7: Indoor Environmental Quality

• Explore strategies for improving indoor air quality and occupant comfort.
• Study concepts such as low-emitting materials, thermal comfort, and daylighting.

Week 8: Practice Exams and Review

• Take practice exams to assess your knowledge and identify areas for
improvement.
• Review key concepts and topics based on your performance in practice exams.

Final Week: Exam Preparation and Strategy

• Review any remaining weak areas identified during practice exams.

• Familiarize yourself with the format and structure of the LEED GA exam.
• Develop a strategy for approaching exam questions effectively, such as time
management and question prioritization.

Throughout your preparation,