DATE: Tuesday July 21, Thursday July 23, Tuesday July 28 and Thursday July 30, 2026
Registration closes July 20 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
DURATION: 10hrs - 4 sessions of 2.5hrs each
TIME: Atlantic: 1pm – 3:30pm; Eastern 12pm – 2:30pm; Central 11am – 1:30pm; Mountain 10am – 12:30pm; Pacific 9am – 11:30am
LOCATION: ONLINE, via Zoom Meeting. *Please note that registrants will receive login information one business day before the first workshop session.
Event highlights
Prepare for the LEED® Green Associate exam with this comprehensive four-session preparatory course developed by the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC). Delivered by an expert Canadian instructor with hands-on experience in local and regional green building projects, this course provides an introduction to the foundational concepts, terminology, and strategies covered in LEED v5.
Through 10 hours of live instructor-led learning delivered across four interactive sessions, participants will explore key LEED concepts, rating system categories, and exam-focused strategies designed to build confidence and support exam readiness. The course also includes online learning materials and study tools to be used during the course to reinforce understanding and support independent preparation. Additional self-study is strongly recommended to maximize success on the exam.
Participants will also benefit from live Q&A opportunities, interactive activities, and practice questions designed to reinforce learning and familiarize participants with the exam format.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Build a strong foundational understanding of LEED
Understand the purpose, structure, and core principles of the LEED rating system, including prerequisites, credits, intents, and point allocation.
Navigate LEED rating systems and key reference materials with confidence
Identify which LEED rating system applies to different project types and efficiently use the LEED Reference Guide to support exam questions.
Apply LEED concepts to exam-style scenarios
Interpret typical exam questions and scenarios by connecting LEED intents, requirements, and strategies to real-world building examples.
Prepare effectively to pass the LEED Green Associate exam
Develop exam-taking strategies, reinforce frequently tested concepts, and assess readiness through practice questions aligned with the LEED GA exam format.
Included in this course:
• 10 hours of live instructor-led sessions delivered across four sessions
• Access to online learning materials and study tools
• Digital copy of the presentation slides
• 400 online practice questions
• Interactive activities and live Q&A opportunities
Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A and interactive activities to reinforce the course material. All registered participants will have access to the digital content for 90 days.
In an effort to reduce this delivery's carbon footprint, the CAGBC provides all course materials digitally. You will receive access to the materials one day prior to the delivery of this course through CAGBC's Learning Hub. Although it is not necessary, you are able to save PDFs to follow along during the course or keep a digital copy to portable devices.
Pricing
Students are eligible to receive 40% off
registration costs for this workshop. If you are a student, please email education@cagbc.org with proof of
full-time student status to receive this special rate.
About the instructor
This course will be delivered by:
William Marshall, P.Eng, LEED AP, CMVP President, at Equilibrium Engineering
About CAGBC
The Canada Green Building Council is a not-for-profit, national organization working since 2002 to advance green building and sustainable community development practices in Canada. Our members span the building sector, including everyone involved in the design, construction, and operations of green buildings. If that sounds like you, learn how you can become a member today and enjoy discounts on learning opportunities like this one.