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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