LEED AP Interior Design and Construction Exam Prep

Hours: 90 / Access Length: 12 Months

Retail Price: $595.00

Course Overview:

This Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) AP Interior Design and Construction exam prep course provides a solid background in green building principles and practices in preparation for the LEED AP Interior Design and Construction credentialing exam. Information on exam policies and procedures, tips for effective studying, and an overview of the LEED credentialing process is also discussed. The LEED AP Interior Design and Construction credential demonstrates basic knowledge of the design, construction and improvement of commercial interiors and tenant spaces that offer a healthy, sustainable and productive work environment. Students will learn strategies for securing sustainable sites and building materials, forming efficient water and energy systems, combining utility, durability, comfort and quality, reducing waste, and using innovative design.  

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Identify USGBC LEED credentialing procedures and policies
• Identify the exam structure and procedure and methods for effective preparation
• Identify strategies for securing sustainable sites and building materials
• Identify strategies for creating efficient water and energy systems
• Identify methods for maintaining good indoor environmental quality

Course Outline:

LEED AP Interior Design and Construction Exam Prep Module 1   
Understanding LEED

• Tiers of the Credentialing Process
• Application Process
• Why Earn LEED Credentials?
• Sustainability and LEED Basics
• Design and Construction Process
• Do Green Buildings Cost More?
• USGBC and GBCI
• LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED CI)
• Categories of LEED
• Prerequisites and Credits
• LEED Certification Process
• Sustainable Sites
• Site Selection
• Transportation

LEED AP Interior Design and Construction Exam Prep Module 2   
Water Efficiency, Energy, and Resources

• Indoor Water Use
• Energy Efficiency
• Tracking Energy Consumption
• Managing Refrigerants
• Renewable Energy
• Materials and Resources
• Salvaged Materials
• Material Reuse
• Material Selection
• Waste Management

LEED AP Interior Design and Construction Exam Prep Module 3    
Indoor Air Quality and Innovative Design

• Indoor Air Quality
• Thermal Comfort
• Lighting
• Innovation in Design
• Regional Priority
• Preparing for the Exam
• Study Tips
• The Testing Center Environment
• Exam Structure

All necessary materials are included.

Certifications:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to sit for the U.S. Green Building Council LEED AP Interior Design and Construction Certification exam to become a LEED AP Interior Design and Construction Accredited Professional (LEED AP ID+C).

System Requirements:

Internet Connectivity Requirements:

• Cable, Fiber, DSL, or LEO Satellite (i.e. Starlink) internet with speeds of at least 10mb/sec download and 5mb/sec upload are recommended for the best experience.

NOTE: While cellular hotspots may allow access to our courses, users may experience connectivity issues by trying to access our learning management system.  This is due to the potential high download and upload latency of cellular connections.   Therefore, it is not recommended that students use a cellular hotspot as their primary way of accessing their courses.

Hardware Requirements:

• CPU: 1 GHz or higher
• RAM: 4 GB or higher
• Resolution: 1280 x 720 or higher.  1920x1080 resolution is recommended for the best experience.
• Speakers / Headphones
• Microphone for Webinar or Live Online sessions.

Operating System Requirements:

• Windows 7 or higher.
• Mac OSX 10 or higher.
• Latest Chrome OS
• Latest Linux Distributions
  

NOTE: While we understand that our courses can be viewed on Android and iPhone devices, we do not recommend the use of these devices for our courses. The size of these devices do not provide a good learning environment for students taking online or live online based courses.

Web Browser Requirements:

• Latest Google Chrome is recommended for the best experience.
• Latest Mozilla FireFox
• Latest Microsoft Edge
• Latest Apple Safari

Basic Software Requirements (These are recommendations of software to use):

• Office suite software (Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice)
• PDF reader program (Adobe Reader, FoxIt)
• Courses may require other software that is described in the above course outline.