Curriculum: LEED Foundations


USGBC is your connection to the highest-quality green building education in the market – especially USGBC's essential LEED curriculum, developed by the makers of the LEED rating systems and delivered by the industry's leading experts with real-world experience implementing and innovating with LEED.

A professional development plan with USGBC's LEED curriculum at its core is the surest path to green building success. Begin by exploring the LEED courses below, and then move on to the rating system track (links above) that's most appropriate for you. If your professional development path is primarily focused on earning or maintaining LEED Professional Credentials, visit www.usgbc.org/credentials.

Browse the course catalog or access a complete list of USGBC in-person trainings and publications.

LEED 101: Green Building Basics & LEED

"Great starter course." – Business executive attendee

Half-day instructor-led »
FREE to USGBC Members: 2-hour online training »
2-hour online training, Spanish language »

LEED 201: Core Concepts & Strategies

"Overall, a great course!  An excellent start to my LEED Green Associate exam preparation." – An interior designer

"It was great! I have learned a lot and I am definitely more knowledgeable and well versed on general overall aspects of green building. I have become much more aware of green building aspects and choices as it relates to my personal environment as well as in professional projects." – A project manager and research team leader

Full-day instructor-led »

4-hour online training »

LEED 202: How to Document & Certify Projects

"Great starting course to identify changes in LEED online and rating system for 2009. – A contractor"

3-hour online training »
CEUs: 3 hours

LEED 203: Dealing in Green: LEED for Brokers

Online training series »
CEUs: 4.5 GBCI

LEED 204: LEED for Retail Series

Online training series »
CEUs: 4.5 GBCI

LEED 205: Green Buildings and Preparing for the LEED Green Associate

"I aced the Green associate exam with a 95% pass!" - Summer 2011 Attendee

Semester (8 weeks online instructor-led) »

LEED 207: LEED Implementation on Campus: Strategies from Higher Ed, Government, and Commercial Real Estate

Online training series »
CEUs: 1.5 hours

LEED 251: Strategies for Success in LEED

Online training series »
CEUs: 9 hours

LEED 252: Carbon Reduction Series

Online training series »
CEUs: 12 hours

LEED 253: Greenhouse Gases & Green Buildings: Understanding and Achieving Key Reduction Goals

Online training series »
CEUs: 1.5 hours

LEED 254: The Costs and Benefits of Green Building: Putting Research Into Practice

Online training series »
CEUs: 1.5 hours

LEED 255: Climate Adaptation & The Built Environment: Tools and Resources for Success

Online training series »
CEUs: 1.5 hours

LEED 256: 405 Howard Street: A LEED EB:O&M Case Study

Online training series »
CEUs: 1.5 hours

LEED Stories from Practice Case study e-Books

  • Arizona State University Biodesign Institute, Tempe, Ariz. – LEED for New Construction Gold
  • Chartwell School, Seaside, Calif. – LEED for New Construction Platinum
  • Kenyon House, Seattle, Wash. – LEED for Homes Platinum
  • Liberty Centre, Portland, Ore. – LEED for Existing Buildings Silver
  • Potomac Yard, Arlington, Va. – LEED for New Construction Gold; LEED for Existing Buildings Gold

Online case studies »
CEUs: 2 hours each

LEED Stories from Practice Online Articles

Online articles »
CEUs: 1 hours each

Virtual Tour: USGBC Headquarters

"A new breed of high-tech continuing education and CMP."

CEUs: 1 hour

Learn how USGBC Core LEED Curriculum can help you prepare for your LEED Credentials.

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