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  1. LEED rating system - U.S. Green Building Council

    Guide to Certification: This resource outlines the overall process of pursuing LEED certification, including key steps, policies, pricing and deadlines for each rating system.

  2. LEED professional credentials | U.S. Green Building Council

    A LEED credential denotes proficiency in today’s sustainable design, construction and operations standards. More than 203,000 professionals have earned a LEED credential to help advance their …

  3. What is LEED certification? - U.S. Green Building Council

    LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership. The LEED framework informs all building types including new construction, interiors, operations and …

  4. Guide to LEED Certification - U.S. Green Building Council

    The Guide to LEED Certification provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the steps and processes needed to achieve certification under the LEED rating system. It includes essential …

  5. LEED v5 certification is here - LEED v5 | U.S. Green Building Council

    From bold ideas to built reality, the first LEED v5 certified spaces are redefining performance excellence in existing buildings. Explore how these projects are meeting the moment—and shaping the future of …

  6. LEED scorecard - U.S. Green Building Council

    The interactive scorecard below is for LEED v4.1 for Building Design + Construction: New construction and Major Renovations. View the scorecards and resources for other project types.

  7. LEED certification - U.S. Green Building Council

    Choosing between LEED for Residential and LEED for Building Design and Construction Choosing between LEED for Neighborhood Development and LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities

  8. LEED certification for new buildings and major renovations

    Find LEED professionals in USGBC’s people directory. Register your project in Arc or LEED Online and follow the steps in the Guide to Certification for your project type.

  9. LEED certification - U.S. Green Building Council

    LEED certification LEED basics All articles in this section LEED fees and billing All articles in this section Minimum program requirements, rating system selection and multiple buildings All articles in this …

  10. LEED certification process overview - U.S. Green Building Council

    How do projects earn LEED certification? To earn LEED certification, a project team must demonstrate compliance with all mandatory prerequisites and select a number of optional credits to pursue. To …