Urban planning community

+ Reply to thread
Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 1 2
Results 26 to 42 of 42

Thread: Planners LEED-AP accredited

  1. #26
    Member
    Registered
    Sep 2007
    Location
    manassas, va
    Posts
    1

    LEED exam

    I am looking at taking the test in a few months Any tips on the content of the exam? Types of questions they ask? How you studied?

    Quote Originally posted by Greenescapist View post
    I took the exam today and passed. It was really hard though. You have to really read the LEED manual and memorize the standards. Hopefully, I get to use this as a planner. LEED is rolling out a neighborhood development program soon.

  2. #27
    Cyburbian drjb's avatar
    Registered
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Los Angeles
    Posts
    64
    I actually just took the test on Monday and passed, but barely.

    It was tough. You need to really put in the hours. I started studying in July and spent every lunch hour reading the reference guide. Then about three hours every weekend. And finally, for the last two weekends I did not leave the library.

    I would recommend getting the flash cards and the Colorado Study Guide as they have a good sample exam. But before any of that be sure to read the reference guide cover to cover.

    Good luck

  3. #28
    Cyburbian Jeff's avatar
    Registered
    Dec 2001
    Location
    Mr. Cool Ice
    Posts
    4,161
    Has anyone taken any of the prep courses?

  4. #29
    Cyburbian graciela's avatar
    Registered
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Galactica
    Posts
    298
    Quote Originally posted by nrschmid View post
    Out of curiosity, are you qualified to take all of those exams? I didn't know you could take all five sections of the LARE at once (usually takes a few months for each).
    In my state, I can take all of the graphics sections in the summer or winter testing sessions. The multiple choice sections are given in the fall and spring. It is possible to get the whole exam out of the way within 6 months.

    And yes, I am qualified to take all of the exams.
    Responsible Beverage Server since March 26th, 2008

  5. #30
    Cyburbian Greenescapist's avatar
    Registered
    Apr 2002
    Location
    Massachusetts
    Posts
    1,169
    Quote Originally posted by robert09 View post
    I am looking at taking the test in a few months Any tips on the content of the exam? Types of questions they ask? How you studied?
    If you look online, you should be able to find various sample questions. The test is pretty tough and you should read everything thoroughly. PM me if you want me to dig up some examples- I should have them on my work computer.

  6. #31
    Cyburbian zman's avatar
    Registered
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Colorado
    Posts
    8,946
    Blog entries
    2
    Where online could you look up credible LEED testing information.

    Also, do any of you think it would be beneficial for me as a public sector project manager/Planner or no?
    You get all squeezed up inside/Like the days were carved in stone/You get all wired up inside/And it's bad to be alone

    You can go out, you can take a ride/And when you get out on your own/You get all smoothed out inside/And it's good to be alone
    -Peart

  7. #32
    Cyburbian Greenescapist's avatar
    Registered
    Apr 2002
    Location
    Massachusetts
    Posts
    1,169
    Quote Originally posted by zmanPLAN View post
    Where online could you look up credible LEED testing information.

    Also, do any of you think it would be beneficial for me as a public sector project manager/Planner or no?
    If you're working in the public sector, I'd say it's not that useful unless your city has a LEED requirement like we have in Boston. I work for a private firm, so many of our projects have LEED components, but to be honest, I haven't used the knowledge that much yet. I think it will come into play more once the system gets the more planner orientated LEED for neighborhood developments out of a pilot program- should be very soon.

    Let me know if you're looking for anything specific about the test, I have some materials.

  8. #33
    Cyburbian Jeff's avatar
    Registered
    Dec 2001
    Location
    Mr. Cool Ice
    Posts
    4,161
    Sorry to bump an old thread, but I just registered for the Technical Review course (in May), and just dropped half my paycheck on the study materials.

    Going for it!

  9. #34
    Member
    Registered
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Brooklyn, NY
    Posts
    2

    LEED Study Partner

    Hi everyone, I am planning on taking the LEED exam. I am looking for a online study partner. Thanks to all.

    -Abdul

  10. #35
    Member
    Registered
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Brooklyn, NY
    Posts
    2

    LEED Study Partner

    I am planning on taking the LEED exam. I was wondering if anyone is looking for a study partner. Let me know. Thanks.
    Congratulations to who ever passed it, and Good luck to who ever will take it.

    -Abdul

  11. #36
    After the pilot period is over, will there be an exam for LEED for Neighborhood Development? Or will you still have to take one of the other 3 exams to become LEED AP?
    Ricky Slade: Listen to me, I intentionally make this gun look that way because I am smart.

    MADE

  12. #37
    Meashy,
    I sent you a message - let me know if youre still interested.

  13. #38
    Member
    Registered
    Aug 2005
    Location
    S x county
    Posts
    13
    Add me to the list of those interested. I'm more interested in LEED-EB or something that will have relevance in an older urban community. I'm not certain that there will be numerous new buildings constructed that I would have that much influence over as a planning director, but more so improving the existing.

  14. #39
    Cyburbian
    Registered
    Dec 2006
    Location
    midwest
    Posts
    2,679
    I will be taking the 2008 LEED NC 2.2 exam on 4/10/09. I have the reference manual from GBCI, the Flashcards from ppi2pass.com, and will be downloading the practice exams and flashcards from greenexamprep.com. I don't plan on starting until 2/10, and then will put in 2 months of intense studying. Hopefully, this will be the LAST exam I have to take before my MLA (although I would like to get the CECD exam under my belt but that's a long shot).
    "This is great, honey. What's the crunchy stuff?"
    "M&Ms. I ran out of paprika."

    Family Guy

  15. #40
    Cyburbia Administrator Dan's avatar
    Registered
    Mar 1996
    Location
    Upstate New York
    Posts
    13,948
    Blog entries
    3
    Moderator note:
    Today, we had two spam posts in this thread, both praising LEED exam prep courses of some sort. Cyburbia's mods are some of the best on the Web at catching forum spam. New users who post a "check out this great course"-type message will be banned, and the post will be deleted immediately.
    Growth for growth's sake is the ideology of the cancer cell. -- Edward Abbey

  16. #41
    Cyburbian
    Registered
    Mar 2012
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    28
    A question: To give the exams except from the LEED manual what else would you suggest people should study?

  17. #42
    Cyburbian Plus JNA's avatar
    Registered
    Jun 2003
    Location
    LBI - Jersey Shore
    Posts
    16,475
    Probably no -
    Not required for my job or for promotion, The man is not willing to pay nor budgetted for it, and why should I spend more money for initials after my name ?
    Oddball
    Why don't you knock it off with them negative waves?
    Why don't you dig how beautiful it is out here?
    Why don't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?
    From Kelly's Heroes (1970)


    Are you sure you're not hurt ?
    No. Just some parts wake up faster than others.
    Broke parts take a little longer, though.
    From Electric Horseman (1979)

+ Reply to thread
Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 1 2

More at Cyburbia

  1. AICP and LEED certification for planners
    Career Development and Advice
    Replies: 29
    Last post: 23 Apr 2013, 9:44 AM
  2. LEED accredited professional test?
    Environmental Planning
    Replies: 17
    Last post: 26 Apr 2007, 12:16 AM
  3. Replies: 6
    Last post: 11 Oct 2005, 4:02 PM