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U.S. Green Building Council National Capital Region
Lunch-and-Learn LEED Study Session Webinar Series │ CEU pending
The National Capital Region Chapter of the USGBC has invited FEA to conduct Lunch-and-Learn webinars for those interested in obtaining LEED Green Associate or LEED Accredited Professional for Existing Buildings, Operations and Maintenance (LEED-EB+O&M).
These convenient webinars are divided up into two series; the first geared toward the LEED Green Associate exam focusing on an introduction to LEED and the basics, while the second is geared to the LEED AP EB+OM exam and dives into the subject matter areas associated with the LEED rating system. It is recommended that you attend all 9 sessions if you intend to take either the LEED Green Associate or the LEED AP EB+OM exams. The webinars will be held on Wednesdays from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST. The schedule and topics are as follows:
Series I – The Basics (Sessions 1-3)
March 3, 2010
Session #1: Introduction to LEED, the Credentialing Program, and the LEED Online Process
Gain a general understanding of what the various LEED rating systems are and their goals.
Learn the basic application requirements and general exam content for the new LEED credentialing system.
Learn how to navigate the LEED Online process and LEED Online project resources.
March 10, 2010
Session #2: Project Site Factors, Water Management, and Energy Impacts
Learn how the location of a building and its surroundings can impact sustainability.
Identify water efficiency measures to improve water management.
Understand the importance of energy conservation measures to achieve operational sustainability.
March 17, 2010
Session #3: Project Materials and Surroundings
Gain a general understanding of ongoing consumables, durable goods, and sustainable purchasing materials and the role they play in sustainability.
Learn the importance of a waste stream audit and its elements.
Learn how to build a successful LEED project team.
Series II – Key Areas of the LEED Rating System (Sessions 4-9)
March 24, 2010
Session #4: Materials & Resources
Learn the credits associated with this category, the intent, the strategies, and the points associated with each credit.
Develop strategies for waste management and waste diversion.
Develop strategies for writing a sustainable purchasing policy and tracking sustainable purchases and waste diversion rates.
March 31, 2010
Session #5: Water Efficiency
Learn the credits associated with this category, the intent, the strategies, and the points associated with each credit.
Determine your baseline number for domestic water usage and learn how to benchmark that baseline.
Develop strategies for building water efficiency measures for domestic water, process water, and water efficient landscaping practices.
April 7, 2010
Session #6: Sustainable Sites
Learn the credits associated with this category, the intent, the strategies, and the points associated with each credit.
Identify elements of an integrated pest management, erosion control, and landscape management plan.
Develop strategies for promoting and documenting alternative and commuter transportation.
April 14, 2010
Session #7: Energy & Atmosphere
Learn the credits associated with this category, the intent, the strategies, and the points associated with each credit.
Identify the elements of a building operating plan that promotes best management practices and a more efficient facility.
Learn how to establish a building’s energy consumption baseline and ways to decrease energy consumption including energy audits and retro-commissioning.
April 21, 2010
Session #8: Indoor Environmental Quality
Learn the credits associated with this category, the intent, the strategies, and the points associated with each credit.
Identify the elements of an integrated IAQ management program.
Learn the elements of a green cleaning program, including purchasing products, materials, and cleaning equipment, and the requirements for a custodial effectiveness assessment.
April 28, 2010
Session #9: Innovation, Regional Points, and LEED AP Review
Develop strategies for achieving innovation points.
Learn the basics of the regional priority points under the LEED rating system.
Learn study tips and general overview of the LEED rating system through practice questions.
To register, visit the USGBC National Capital Region website and click on Events. Series I and II have separate registrations. Series I is $90.00 for members and $115.00 for non-members. Series II is $180.00 for members and $210.00 for non-members. CEU credits are expected to be available for each.
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