Last chance for Early Bird Price for NY LEED Green Associate Training!

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) October 7, 2010 - This Leonardo Academy training course covers the key knowledge areas for the LEED® GA exam and the information needed to be an effective participant in the green building marketplace, including what you need to know about:

• Sustainability

• Sustainable buildings

• LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

• The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI)

• The LEED® GA Exam

Participants will fully understand the core concepts required for the LEED® GA exam, and feel confident in their pursuit of LEED® GA credentialing. Leonardo Academy’s training approach cultivates a dynamic interaction with participants and provides opportunities for all four key modes of learning: auditory, visual, written, and via experience through open discussion and in response to the review questions. Leonardo Academy also provides training participants with post training online:

• Self quizzing for increasing and testing knowledge

• Online flash cards

• Online model exam questions

The GBCI’s new LEED® Green Associate credential represents that individuals have a basic knowledge of green building principles and practices and LEED.LEED® GA is for individuals that support green buildings in their regular professional work but do not need the detailed knowledge of particular LEED rating systems that would be documented by a rating system specific credential. Examples could include those who sell products that can contribute to LEED certification of buildings or those who sell or deliver services like green cleaning who want to have a general overall understanding of sustainable buildings and LEED. The LEED® GA credential is also a prerequisite to pursue the next tier of LEED® accreditation, LEED® Professional with Specialty, which is designed for professionals that directly apply LEED® and green building in their practice.   Register now!   Presenter: Kara Edmonson, LEED AP O+M Kara Edmonson joined Leonardo Academy in 2007, bringing six years of previous experience with natural areas restoration and urban environmental issues. Kara's primary responsibilities include project management of LEED consulting projects, reviewing LEED-EB certification applications for the USGBC per Leonardo Academy's service agreement, and managing Leonardo Academy's sustainability training program. Kara has a background in wetland ecology, stormwater management, and sustainable development. Kara earned a MS degree in Water Resources Management at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a BA in Biology at Lewis & Clark College.   * Contact us by email for group rates: training@leonardoacademy.org   LEONARDO9591