U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Learn about LEED, a top green building certification system.
The LEED Green Associate costs $250 USD, takes approximately 8 weeks, and requires around 100 hours of study. Renewal costs $50 USD every 24 months.
Best suited for early-career professionals, recent graduates, and anyone entering the green building or sustainability field who wants a foundational credential. It is also ideal for architects, engineers, project managers, and real estate professionals seeking to demonstrate baseline knowledge of LEED principles and green building practices.
Certification
English
2009
Online, Self-paced
Available
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U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)Last verified Mar 10, 2026