LEED AP BD+C
5-Day Intensive Course

Advanced exam preparation for design and construction professionals across KSA, GCC & Africa — the highest-demand LEED specialty credential.

5 Days

35+ CPD Hours

Part 2 GBCI Exam Prep

BD+C Specialty Focus

Introduction & Overview

The LEED Accredited Professional Building Design and Construction (LEED AP BD+C) credential is the most sought-after green building qualification for design and construction teams worldwide. This 5-day intensive course goes beyond the GA level, diving deep into the technical application of LEED credits within the BD+C rating system — covering New Construction, Core & Shell, Schools, Healthcare, Hospitality, Data Centers, and Retail project types. Delivered in English and Arabic, the course is calibrated to the regulatory environment and climate challenges of Saudi Arabia, the GCC, and Africa's growing sustainable construction markets, with targeted references to NEOM, Masdar City, Vision 2030, and emerging African net-zero developments.

Prerequisite: LEED Green Associate (GA) credential or equivalent foundational knowledge of the LEED framework. Candidates should be actively working in design, engineering, construction, or project management.

Target Audience & Learning Methods

Target Audience

• Licensed architects & urban designers

• Structural, civil & MEP engineers

• Sustainability & LEED consultants

• Construction project managers

• Developers & real estate professionals

• Government & municipality planners

• LEED GA holders seeking upgrade

Learning Methods

• Instructor-led technical lectures (EN/AR)

• BD+C credit-by-credit deep dives

• Real project scorecard analysis

• Calculations & compliance workshops

• Group case studies — GCC & Africa projects

• Full GBCI Part 2 mock examinations

• Digital LEED reference guide & flashcards

5-Day Course Outline

Day 1BD+C Rating System Mastery & Integrative ProcessFramework Deep Dive

Morning

• LEED AP BD+C exam structure & strategy

• BD+C project types: NC, C&S, Schools, Healthcare

• Integrative process — early-stage collaboration

• Prerequisite vs. credit distinction (advanced)

Afternoon

• LEED online platform & documentation tools

• Location & transportation — density, access, TCRP

• KSA/GCC case: mixed-use transit-oriented development

• Practice questions — IP, LT credits

Day 2Sustainable Sites & Water Efficiency — Technical ApplicationSite & Water

Morning

• Construction activity pollution prevention (CAPP)

• Site assessment & development footprint

• Heat island reduction — roofs & hardscape

• Light pollution reduction calculations

Afternoon

• Outdoor & indoor water use reduction targets

• Water metering & cooling tower management

• Greywater & rainwater harvesting strategies

• Workshop: WE calculations for arid GCC climate

Day 3Energy & Atmosphere — Advanced ComplianceEnergy Mastery

Morning

• Energy performance — ASHRAE 90.1 pathway

• Whole-building energy simulation basics

• Enhanced commissioning (Cx) requirements

• Demand response & grid interaction credits

Afternoon

• On-site renewable energy credits

• Enhanced refrigerant management strategies

• Green power & carbon offsets

• Case study: net-zero energy building KSA

Day 4Materials, Resources & Indoor Environmental QualityHealth & Materials

Morning

• Storage & collection of recyclables (prerequisite)

• Construction & demolition waste diversion plans

• Building product disclosure — EPDs, HPDs, Declare

• Sourcing of raw materials — extraction impacts

Afternoon

• Minimum IAQ performance (ASHRAE 62.1)

• Low-emitting materials — VOC limits & testing

• Construction IAQ management plan

• Thermal comfort, acoustic performance & daylighting

Day 5Innovation, Regional Priority & Full Exam SimulationExam Day Ready

Morning

• Innovation strategies — pilot credits & exemplary performance

• LEED AP designation credit

• Regional Priority credits — KSA, UAE, Egypt, Kenya

• LEED certification submission & review process

Afternoon

• 120-question GBCI Part 2 mock examination

• Detailed answer review & credit mapping

• Personalized weak-area study plan

• LEED AP credential maintenance & CEs

Key Learning Outcomes

🏗

Apply LEED BD+C credits across all project types including NC, C&S, Schools & Healthcare

📐

Perform compliance calculations for energy, water, and materials credits with confidence

✅

Pass the GBCI LEED AP BD+C Part 2 exam and earn the most recognized green building credential