LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation – June 2026

Ready for LEED v5?

From May onward, all LEED Green Associate exams are based on LEED v5 – marking a significant shift in how sustainability is assessed in the built environment.

One of the biggest changes?
Embodied carbon is no longer optional – it’s central.

This updated version places greater emphasis on materials, lifecycle impacts, and measurable carbon reduction, reflecting the direction of the industry.

Why This Course Matters

If you are preparing for the LEED Green Associate exam, understanding these changes is essential.

This IGBC training course is designed to help you confidently navigate LEED v5, understand the updated framework, and succeed in your certification.

What’s New in LEED v5?

• Embodied carbon assessment is now mandatory
• Up to 19% of credits focus on materials
• Nearly 7% of credits relate directly to embodied carbon reduction
• A 20% reduction in embodied carbon is required for LEED Platinum
• Expanded project boundaries now include external works and hardscape

What You’ll Learn

• Core concepts of the LEED v5 rating system
• Key differences between previous versions and LEED v5
• How embodied carbon is assessed and applied
• Strategies to approach exam questions effectively
• Practical insights to support both exam success and real-world application

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Professionals preparing for the LEED Green Associate exam
• Architects, engineers, and sustainability consultants
• Construction and project management professionals
• Students and graduates entering the built environment sector
• Anyone looking to build a strong foundation in green building principles

Course Format

• Structured exam preparation sessions
• Expert-led guidance aligned with LEED v5
• Practical examples and key exam insights
• Q&A opportunities

Why Get LEED Certified?

LEED certification is globally recognised and demonstrates your ability to:

• Apply sustainable building principles
• Understand green building standards and frameworks
• Contribute to low-carbon, high-performance projects

Trainer

Eliza Mauro
Senior Sustainability Consultant, Meehan Green

Eliza is specialised in multiple certification systems including LEED, BREEAM, WELL and Ireland’s Home Performance Index (HPI). She has worked on certified projects since 2011 across Ireland, the UK, Brazil, Mexico and Kenya, and has volunteered with the U.S. Green Building Council, contributing to the development of LEED v5.

Format & Access

• 2 live online sessions
• 60 days access to recordings

Fees

• €300 Standard
• €200 IGBC Members (€100 discount)

Registration

Register via IGBC Learn