LEED AP Exam Prep Workshop – May 6-7

The U.S. Green Building Council West Michigan Chapter is offering an intensive two-day workshop to prepare individuals for the challenging LEED Accredited Professional Examination.  The 16-hour course will serve the needs of any building industry stakeholder.  The workshop format provides an interactive experience that follows normal design and construction process. 

Students will be provided hands on experience in calculating LEED requirements based on case studies. The course explains how to administer LEED requirements on projects, covers the use of the USGBC’s web-based submittal process: LEED-Online. Gain an understanding of “green” practices in the design, procurement and construction of buildings, and relearn exam preparation skills.   

Classes are held at Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, 1515 Arboretum Dr, SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. May 6 doors open at 7:30 a.m. for registration.  Classes will meet from 8:00 am - 5:00 p.m.

Registration Fees: $400 per person. USGBC West Michigan members will receive a $50 discount, you pay $350. To pay on-line using a credit card please follow this link. 

This class is eligible for sixteen AIA Continuing Education Units, with three more if you take the LEED AP exam.  Please include your AIA number with your registration if you wish to take advantage of this offer.

Course Registration Fees

USGBC West Michigan members = $350* per person.  Non-USGBC members = $400 per person.  Course fees include: Instructor fees, handouts, lunch, and refreshments. 

Not included in the class registration price are any USGBC publications.  It is recommended that all individuals planning to take the LEED-AP Examination for BD+C should have either the LEED AP Building Design + Construction Study Guide or the LEED BD+C Reference Guide, ideally ordered in time to use during the workshop.  

Both may be ordered through the bookstore at www.usgbc.org.  Discounts are available for national members.  We recommend the LEED AP Building Design + Construction Study Guide.

Not included in the Registration Fees is the cost of the LEED-AP Examination.  This is $300 for USGBC members and $400 for non-USGBC members.  Instructions on enrolling for the exam and finding the test site location are explained during the course. 

Our Faculty Members are Top Professionals in the Green Building Movement!

Instructors John Stivers of J. Stivers Project Services, and Sam Pobst of Eco Metrics LLC, are experienced LEED Accredited Professionals.  John Stivers has held offices at both the local and national level of the USGBC; and both have successfully completed submittals for LEED certified projects.  John Stivers has presented his LEED AP Exam Prep Course to over 700 students.

Sam Pobst is the founding principal of Eco Metrics LLC, a firm specializing in Green Building Consulting. He served on the founding Board of the USGBC West Michigan Chapter and was Board Chair for two terms. Sam also chairs the USGBC Heartland Regional Council and serves on several USGBC National committees.  Sam is a member of the USGBC LEED Faculty.