LEED Green Associate (GA)
$5500.00
Professional Development · Green Building
LEED Green Associate (GA) — 5-Day Intensive Course
Accredited preparatory program for the USGBC LEED Green Associate credential · KSA · GCC · Africa
Duration
5 Days
Format
In-Person / Online
Language
English / Arabic
Credential
LEED GA Exam Ready
PDH Hours
35 PDH / 3.5 CEU
Course Introduction
This intensive 5-day program prepares candidates to pass the USGBC LEED Green Associate exam and apply sustainable building principles across projects in Saudi Arabia, the GCC, and Africa. Aligned with Vision 2030 green building mandates, NEOM sustainability requirements, and Saudi Green Initiative goals, the course covers LEED v4.1 rating systems, green building fundamentals, and exam strategy. No prior sustainability experience is required.
Target Audience
Architects & Engineers
Project Managers
Interior Designers
Facility Managers
Real Estate Developers
Sustainability Officers
Fresh Graduates
Government Officials
5-Day Course Outline
1
Green Building Fundamentals & LEED Framework
8 hours · Foundation Module
Sustainable development principles and the business case for green buildings
Introduction to LEED v4.1 — rating system overview, categories, and credit structure
LEED certification process: registration, documentation, review, and certification
Green building market in KSA, GCC, and Africa — regulations, Vision 2030 alignment
USGBC, GBCI, and the LEED GA credential pathway
2
Location, Water, & Energy Credits
8 hours · Technical Module I
Location & Transportation (LT): site selection, transit access, reduced parking
Sustainable Sites (SS): heat island reduction, light pollution, stormwater management
Water Efficiency (WE): indoor water use, outdoor irrigation, building-level metering
Energy & Atmosphere (EA): energy performance, commissioning, renewable energy
Hot-climate strategies relevant to Gulf and North African conditions
3
Materials, Indoor Quality & Innovation
8 hours · Technical Module II
Materials & Resources (MR): life cycle assessment, EPDs, material disclosure
Construction waste management and building product sourcing
Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ): ventilation, acoustics, lighting quality, low-emitting materials
Innovation (IN) and Regional Priority (RP) credits — GCC and Africa specific priorities
Integrative process and whole-building design thinking
4
Exam Preparation & Practice Tests
8 hours · Exam Strategy Module
LEED GA exam structure: 100 questions, 2-hour format, scoring and pass requirements
High-yield topic review and common exam misconceptions
Full-length timed mock exam (100 questions) with answer walkthrough
Exam scheduling with GBCI: ID requirements, testing center vs. online proctored
Study plan and resource toolkit: LEED Reference Guide, USGBC resources
5
Case Studies, Application & Certification
8 hours · Capstone Module
Regional case studies: LEED-certified projects in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and South Africa
Credit scenario workshops — apply knowledge to real project situations
Group exercise: credit selection strategy for a sample building project
Second mock exam: targeted question sets by credit category
Certification ceremony, CPD certificate issuance, and career pathway guidance
Learning Methods
Expert lectures
LEED-accredited instructors with GCC project experience
Group workshops
Collaborative credit-selection and scenario exercises
Mock exams
Two full practice tests with detailed answer review
Regional case studies
Real LEED projects from KSA, UAE, Egypt, and Africa
Digital resources
Slide decks, flashcards, glossary, and exam checklist
Q&A sessions
Daily open Q&A with trainer and peer discussion
Learning Outcomes
Understand all LEED v4.1 credit categories and requirements
Apply green building strategies to real projects
Pass the LEED Green Associate exam with confidence
Navigate GBCI certification and registration process
Align projects with Vision 2030 and GCC sustainability codes
Earn 35 PDH / 3.5 CEU for professional development records
