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LEED Green Associate V4 | Exam Preparation Course | English

Name: LEED Green Associate V4 | Exam Preparation Course | English
Rating: 4.6 (1818 reviews)

LEED GA Best seller exam prep course was prepared by an approved USGBC Faculty in accordance with GBCI LEED criteria.

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Created byKarim Elnabawy Balbaa, USGBC Faculty, GBERA | Green Building Education and Research Academy

Last updated 5/2026

English

What you'll learn

Students would mostly pass the exam from the first attempt.
Learners will acquire the knowledge required to understand what are the green building strategies.
Students will be knowledgeable about energy and water efficiency, materials and resources management, indoor environmental quality, and sustainable sites.
Understand LEED Rating system in detail.
Learn more about LEED Accreditation and Certification levels.
Test your knowledge with quizzes after each chapter.
Receive a full study plan for your LEED preparation.
Understand the synergies between each credit category and find out the trade-offs.
Receive certificate of completion after completing all course videos, quizzes, and test.
Receive - upon request - reference letter with course content signed by USGBC faculty to be used as a supporting document for additional cost.
Receive - upon request - a GBERA & USGBC certificate of completion signed by USGBC faculty “instructor” for additional cost.

Course content

12 sections • 82 lectures • 14h 21m total length

Read ME: Important Information for New Udemy Users1:53
Preface - Introduction14:19
In this video, we will give you an introduction to the LEED green associate exam, topic, and the green building definition. You will know the importance of the sustainable movement in buildings and how LEED reflect it. The following points will be discussed:
Preface | LEED introduction
Learn more about LEED certification, and accreditation.
Who can be LEED professional.
Who created LEED rating system.
Guiding steps to take the LEED exam.
Sustainability and Green Building8:55
In this video, we will talk about green building as a definition, and how a building can be described as a green building compared to a conventional building.
what is a green building.
How green buildings exists in our built environment.
Why green buildings are important.
How to promote green buildings positively.
Climate Change and the Built Environment6:57
To understand the green building movement, you have to know more about the root cause of the problem. In this video, we will talk about climate change and how it reflects negatively on the built environment.
Climate change and the built environment.
Understand the climate change concepts.
Learn the reasoning behind climate change.
How to overcome climate change.
The relation between climate change and the built environment.
Triple Bottom Line and Ecology9:44
The triple bottom line is one of the fundamentals of sustainability and green building. Get to know more about it in this video.
Understand triple bottom line.
Understand the balancing of social, Environmental, Economic factors.
learn the three P approach (Planet, Profit, People).
Understand ecology terminology.
Learn the importance of eco-systems.
Greenhouse Gases (GHG), and Carbon Footprint14:20
In this video, we will discuss the concepts of greenhouse gases, carbon footprints, and carbon calculator. We will also represent the net zero energy building to provide a holistic understanding of the green building applications.
What are greenhouse gases.
Understand the concept of carbon footprint.
learn how to calculate carbons.
What are Low Carbon Buildings (LCB).
Life cycle phases of low carbon buildings.
Net zero energy building.
Ch01 | Conclusion and Study Plan9:45
Wrapping up the section topics.
List of important terminologies.
Review of study plan.
What to study, memorize, and read.
Introduction for the next sections.
Ch01 | Chapter readings12:52
It is highly recommended for people who watch the videos, to read also the readings part. It contains nearly the same information, however it can allow for a better understanding of the video materials.
Ch01 | Quiz
Ch01 | Illustrated Quiz Q&A5:05
Answering quiz questions, that will provide students with an understanding on:
How to answer real-questions in the final exams.
How to think about the green building and sustainability as concepts.
Emphasizing triple bottom line benefits.

Get to know USGBC15:23
A new important term will be investigated in detail. In this video, we will know the organization behind LEED rating system, how it works, and how they manage the LEED rating system.
What is USGBC.
What is mission, vision, and goals of USGBC.
Differentiate between USGBC and GBCI
Get to know USGBC Guiding principles
Introduction to LEED rating system7:44
The core of our course is the LEED Rating System. We will start in this introductory video to talk about it. What are the benefits, why LEED, How it works, and more!
What is LEED Rating System.
What is behind LEED rating system.
Why we pursue LEED? and what are the benefits?
How LEED Works.
LEED Credentials and certification levels6:34
What are LEED credentials and LEED certification levels? Can i be a LEED accredited professional? can a building receives a LEED certification? all that will be covered in this video.
Learn different LEED Credentials:
LEED Green Associate
LEED AP (With Specialty)
LEED Fellow
Learn different LEED Certification Levels:
LEED Certified
LEED Silver
LEED Gold
LEED Platinum
LEED Rating systems6:13
In this video, we will talk in detail about LEED rating system. What are the types of LEED rating systems, what are LEED credits categories, and what are LEED adaptations.
LEED Rating Systems.
LEED Credit Categories.
LEED Adaptations.
Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs)5:15
To get a building certified, a building project should meet MPRs. so what are MPRs? in this video, we will talk about it and illustrate the different MPRs.
What are the Minimum program requirements?
Why it is important to apply MPRs?
How MPRs can affect LEED certification.
LEED Prerequisites and Credits8:32
The LEED rating system is based on points and requirements. That is included in LEED prerequisites and credits. In this video, we will describe how prerequisites and credits works, and the difference between them.
Understand LEED prerequisites and Credits.
Learn how to comply with LEED credits and prerequisites.
Differentiate between prerequisites and credits.
LEED Credits Weighting6:44
When a project complete a credit requirement, the project will be eligible to receive a set of points. Who determines the number of points for each credit? based on what? and why some credits are given more value than others? that will be discussed in this video in a concept called LEED credit Weighting.
7 LEED impact Categories.
LEED Credit Weighting.
LEED Certification Process24:16
Learn the LEED Certification process in detail.
Understand the 4 phases of LEED certification.
Learn the differences between LEED registration types.
Get to know the different entities related to LEED communications.
Experience LEED Online platform
learn the role of GBCI during LEED Certification
Ch02 | Readings | Part 114:11
It is highly recommended for people who watch the videos, to read also the readings part. It contains nearly the same information, however it can allow for a better understanding of the video materials. (PART 1)
Ch02 | Readings | part 216:13
It is highly recommended for people who watch the videos, to read also the readings part. It contains nearly the same information, however it can allow for a better understanding of the video materials. (PART 2)
Ch02 | Conclusion and keywords10:54
Wrapping up the section topics.
List of important terminologies.
Introduction for the next sections.
Ch02 | Quiz
Ch02 - Illustrated Quiz Q&A6:51
Answering quiz questions, that will provide students with an understanding on:
How to answer real-questions in the final exams.
How to exclude answers and think holistically.
Learn how to approach questions and find an answer logically.

Sustainable Thinking8:21
Learn more about sustainable thinking, leverage points, and how systems can relate to changes and adjustments.
Sustainable Thinking understanding.
Systems thinking and leverage points.
Understand how systems work in loops.
Approaches to life cycle8:56
Learn more about life cycle approaches. in this video we will investigate the following:
Understand Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)
Understand Lifecycle costing analysis (LCC)
learn the differences betweei lifecycle assessment and lifecycle costing.
Integrative Process (IP)17:34
The integrative process is the start point for a green building. In this video, we will investigate the integrated process and how projects can utilize it.
Integrated Design Process through Phases10:57
To provide a comprehensive integrated design process, project teams should understand the sequence and the process in steps. In this video, we will explain the steps for a complete integrated design approach.
IP | Readings16:36
It is highly recommended for people who watch the videos, to read also the readings part. It contains nearly the same information, however it can allow for a better understanding of the video materials.
IP | Conclusion and Keywords6:34
Wrapping up the section topics.
List of important terminologies.
Introduction for the next sections.
IP | Quiz
IP | Illustrative Quiz Q&A4:48
Answering quiz questions, that will provide students with an understanding on:
How to answer real-questions in the final exams.
How to exclude answers and think holistically.
Learn how to approach questions and find an answer logically.

LT | Overview and Intent5:46
An introductory lecture that describes the topics that will be discussed during the chapter. Location and transportation intent will be explained as well.
Location and transportation intent.
Location and Transportation overview.
Location and transportation concepts and strategies.
LT | Location Concepts11:26
In this video, Location concepts are explained and illustrated to allow the students to know more about location sustainable strategies.
The following strategies are addressed:
Smart Growth.
Increased density through compact development.
Development density
Density Radius
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Walking Distance
Selecting LEED Certified Neigborhood
Diversity of Uses
Locate near Public Transit
LT | Transportation Concepts12:27
In this video, Transportation concepts are explained and illustrated to allow the students to know more about Transportation sustainable strategies.
The following strategies are addressed:
Public Transportation
Reduced Parking spaces
Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Compressed Work week
Telecommuting
Carpooling
Encourage Bicycling
LT | Neighborhood Development and Design Concepts5:54
In this video, Neighborhood Development and design concepts are explained and illustrated to allow the students to know more about neighborhood sustainable strategies.
The following strategies are addressed:
Smart Location and Linkage
Neighborhood pattern and design
Green infrastructure and buildings
LT | Readings14:05
It is highly recommended for people who watch the videos, to read also the readings part. It contains nearly the same information, however it can allow for a better understanding of the video materials.
LT | Conclusion and Keywords4:57
LT | Quiz
LT | Illustrated Quiz Q&A5:33
Answering quiz questions, that will provide students with an understanding on:
How to answer real-questions in the final exams.
How to exclude answers and think holistically.
Learn how to approach questions and find an answer logically.

SS | Overview and Intent2:56
An introductory lecture that describes the topics that will be discussed during the chapter. Sustainable sites intent will be explained as well.
Sustainable Sites intent.
Sustainable Sites overview.
Sustainable Sites concepts and strategies.
SS | Design and Construction Concepts16:00
SS | Operations and Maintenance4:35
SS | Heat Island Effect11:20
SS | Rainwater Management7:26
SS | light Pollution Reduction6:29
SS | Readings17:30
It is highly recommended for people who watch the videos, to read also the readings part. It contains nearly the same information, however it can allow for a better understanding of the video materials.
SS | Conclusion and Keywords9:43
Wrapping up the section topics.
List of important terminologies.
Introduction for the next sections.
SS | Quiz
SS | Illustrated Quiz Q&A10:01
Answering quiz questions, that will provide students with an understanding on:
How to answer real-questions in the final exams.
How to exclude answers and think holistically.
Learn how to approach questions and find an answer logically.

WE | Overview and Intent4:12
An introductory lecture that describes the topics that will be discussed during the chapter. Water Efficiency intent will be explained as well.
Water Efficiency intent.
Water Efficiency overview.
Water Efficiency concepts and strategies.
WE | Indoor Water Use Concepts | Part 118:23
WE | Indoor Water Use Concepts | Part 27:37
WE | Outdoor Water Use Concepts | Part 110:48
WE | Outdoor Water Use Concepts | Part 25:10
WE | Readings13:50
It is highly recommended for people who watch the videos, to read also the readings part. It contains nearly the same information, however it can allow for a better understanding of the video materials.
WE | Conclusion and keywords8:10
Wrapping up the section topics.
List of important terminologies.
Introduction for the next sections.
WE | Quiz
WE | Illustrated Quiz Q&A6:21
Answering quiz questions, that will provide students with an understanding on:
How to answer real-questions in the final exams.
How to exclude answers and think holistically.
Learn how to approach questions and find an answer logically.

EA | Overview and Intent4:32
An introductory lecture that describes the topics that will be discussed during the chapter. Energy and Atmosphere intent will be explained as well.
Energy and Atmosphere intent.
Energy and Atmosphere overview.
Energy and Atmosphere concepts and strategies.
EA | Energy Demand Concepts8:04
EA | Energy Efficiency Concepts18:56
EA | Refrigerant management Concepts18:34
EA | Renewable Energy Concepts20:43
EA | Ongoing Performance Concepts15:40
EA | Readings29:03
It is highly recommended for people who watch the videos, to read also the readings part. It contains nearly the same information, however it can allow for a better understanding of the video materials.
EA | Conclusion and Keywords8:18
Wrapping up the section topics.
List of important terminologies.
Introduction for the next sections.
EA | Quiz
EA | illustrated Quiz Q&A7:38
Answering quiz questions, that will provide students with an understanding on:
How to answer real-questions in the final exams.
How to exclude answers and think holistically.
Learn how to approach questions and find an answer logically.

MR | Overview and Intent5:31
An introductory lecture that describes the topics that will be discussed during the chapter. Materials and Resources intent will be explained as well.
Materials and Resources intent.
Materials and Resources overview.
Materials and Resources concepts and strategies.
MR | Conservation of Building Materials and Products6:24
MR | Selecting Environmental Materials20:38
MR | Waste Management16:01
MR | Readings15:40
It is highly recommended for people who watch the videos, to read also the readings part. It contains nearly the same information, however it can allow for a better understanding of the video materials.
MR | Conclusion and Keywords10:14
Wrapping up the section topics.
List of important terminologies.
Introduction for the next sections.
MR | Quiz
MR | Illustrated Quiz Q&A6:04
Answering quiz questions, that will provide students with an understanding on:
How to answer real-questions in the final exams.
How to exclude answers and think holistically.
Learn how to approach questions and find an answer logically.

IEQ | Overview and Intent5:36
An introductory lecture that describes the topics that will be discussed during the chapter. Indoor Environmental Quality intent will be explained as well.
Indoor Environmental Quality intent.
Indoor Environmental Quality overview.
Indoor Environmental Quality concepts and strategies.
IEQ | Indoor Air Quality23:28
IEQ | lighting Concepts11:23
IEQ | Occupant Comfort8:15
IEQ | Readings16:48
It is highly recommended for people who watch the videos, to read also the readings part. It contains nearly the same information, however it can allow for a better understanding of the video materials.
IEQ | Conclusion and Keywords19:18
Wrapping up the section topics.
List of important terminologies.
Introduction for the next sections.
IEQ | Quiz
IEQ | Illustrated Quiz Q&A10:19
Answering quiz questions, that will provide students with an understanding on:
How to answer real-questions in the final exams.
How to exclude answers and think holistically.
Learn how to approach questions and find an answer logically.

Requirements

You don't need any prior knowledge about green buildings, all you must have is a computer and an internet connection.
You don't have to be experienced in green building or sustainability, this course will provide you with all what is needed to pass the exam from the first attempt
Have Passion and desire to pass the LEED Green associate exam
Any one can enroll for the course and pass the exam, No eligibility requirements!
General Interest in Green Building and sustainability

Description

This course will be updated to LEED v5, and notification will be provided to all learners once new lectures are uploaded. The old videos will remain available till the completion of the new content.

Start with this comprehensive course to begin your studies of sustainability and green building using the LEED Rating System. There are no eligibility requirements to be a LEED Green Associate - LEED GA! All you have to do is to take the course and book for your exam! The course is provided in both English and Arabic.

The LEED course was prepared by a USGBC-approved instructor, "USGBC Faculty - Karim elnabawy. USGBC® Faculty are experienced educators with a strong background in professional education, training, and facilitation in green building and sustainability development.

The following are some insights into the course content:

Pass your LEED Green Associate exam on your first attempt.
Understand the LEED Rating system in detail.
Learn more about LEED Accreditation and Certification levels.
Test your knowledge with quizzes after each chapter.
Receive study hints for how to pass the exam on the first try.
Receive a full study plan for your LEED preparation.
Receive a copy of the presentation slides in PDF format as handouts.
Learn the sustainable credit categories along with strategies: (Integrative process - Location and Transportation - Sustainable Sites - Water Efficiency - Energy and Atmosphere - Materials and Resources - Indoor Environmental Quality - Innovative design - Regional priority).
Understand the synergies between each credit category and find out the trade-offs.
Receive a certificate of completion from Udemy after completing all course videos, quizzes, and tests.

How to be a LEED Green Associate in steps:

Watch the Preface introduction to the LEED Rating System.
Take a LEED Green Associate Course or Workshop.
Study and take simulation exams and practice tests.
Register on USGBC and pay for the exam.
Follow the instructions on USGBC and schedule the exam.
Go for the exam with confidence.

This course can guide you on a detailed steps with instructions for how to register and schedule your exam. This course will also cover the whole study plan for your exam preparation.

Get ready to start your sustainability journey.

General notes:

The course is provided by karim elnabawy - GBERA "Green Building Education and Research Academy" and it took a huge amount of time and effort to be developed in a way that will allow students benefit from them. The course is not allowed to be distributed outside
Udemy by any means. Only sharing the official link to the course is allowed.
Screenshots and downloading videos is not allowed.
In the following link, you will understand how to use UDEMY practice tests: https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/231954647-Practice-Test-FAQs
GBERA is not affiliated with the U.S. Green Building Council® or Green Business Certification Inc.™ and does not administer the LEED AP® /LEED® Green Associate™ program. USGBC and GBCI do not endorse or recommend the products or services offered by GBERA.
LEED AP® and the LEED AP logos are trademarks owned by the U.S. Green Building Council® and are used with permission.
LEED® Green Associate™ and the LEED Green Associate logos are trademarks owned by the U.S. Green Building Council® and are used with permission.

Who this course is for:

Any person above 18 years' old and want to learn green building.
Anyone who wants to pass LEED Green associate exam and start sustainability journey with official accreditation.
This course is suitable for all people who want to know more about green building, sustainability and their verification tool which is LEED rating system.
Architects, Urban planners, and landscape professionals.
Mechanical and Electrical engineers (MEP).
Civil engineers, construction professionals, and Site engineers.
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE™ students who are preparing for the exam.

LEED Green Associate V4 | Exam Preparation Course | English

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Course content

LEED V4 - Introduction to Green Building and Sustainability9 lectures • 1hr 24min

LEED V4 - LEED Rating System12 lectures • 2hr 9min

Sustainable Thinking and Integrative Process (IP)7 lectures • 1hr 14min

Location and Transportation (LT)7 lectures • 1hr

Sustainable Sites (SS)9 lectures • 1hr 26min

Water Efficiency (WE)8 lectures • 1hr 15min

Energy and Atmosphere (EA)9 lectures • 2hr 11min

Materials and Resources (MR)7 lectures • 1hr 21min

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)7 lectures • 1hr 35min

ID | innovation in Design2 lectures • 9min

Requirements

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