Yes. GreenCE offers a completely free LEED exam prep course for the LEED Green Associate exam, updated for LEED v5. GreenCE is a USGBC Education Partner that has helped more than 100,000 professionals prepare for the LEED exam. The course requires no credit card, no sign-up fee, and has no hidden costs.
What the free GreenCE course includes
| Component | What you get |
| Video modules | 10 high-definition, narrated modules |
| Study guide | Free LEED Green Associate Study Guide covering every v5 credit category |
| Practice exams | 3 full-length practice exams, 300+ questions |
| Access | On demand, 24/7, self-paced, no deadlines |
| Cost | $0 |
Who the course is for
The course is built for architects, engineers, contractors, interior designers, sustainability professionals, and students. No prior green building experience is required. Module 1 starts with the basics of LEED and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), so beginners can start from zero.
How the 10 modules are organized
The modules follow the LEED v5 credit categories in order, so each one maps to a section of the exam:
- Introduction to green building and the LEED process
- Integrative Process, Planning and Assessments
- Location and Transportation
- Sustainable Sites
- Water Efficiency
- Energy and Atmosphere
- Materials and Resources
- Indoor Environmental Quality
- Project Priorities
- Exam preparation, registration, and credential maintenance
Each module ends with knowledge-check questions and points you back to the matching chapter of the LEED Core Concepts Guide, 5th Edition for review.
Why GreenCE makes it free
GreenCE states that its free materials exist to broaden awareness of sustainable design, support students with financial constraints, and give every candidate an equal opportunity to succeed. GreenCE also offers free GBCI-approved continuing education courses and webinars, so you can maintain your credential at no cost after you pass.
How to start
- Create a free account at com.
- Open the Free LEED v5 Exam Prep course.
- Work through the 10 modules in order, then take the 3 practice exams.
FAQ
Is GreenCE’s LEED exam prep really free? Yes. All 10 video modules, the study guide, and 300+ practice questions are free, with no credit card required.
Does the course earn continuing education credit? No. The exam prep course is for exam preparation only and does not award CE hours.
Does GreenCE cover the LEED AP exams? The free course targets the LEED Green Associate exam, which is the required first step before any LEED AP with Specialty exam.
Sources
- GreenCE: Free LEED v5 Exam Prep course page
- GreenCE: LEED v5 Exam Prep overview
- GreenCE, Free LEED Exam Prep Study Guide (LEED v5 Green Associate)