LEED AP BD+C — LEED AP with specialty: Building Design + Construction
IntermediateCertification · formal examActiveEstablished
- Issuer
- USGBC / GBCI
- Industry
- Sustainability & Green Building
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Certification · formal exam
- Exam fee
- $350 — verified 2026-10-14 · official price
Requirements
- Prerequisite certifications
- LEED GA
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 2 years, 30 CE hours credits per cycle, $100 renewal fee. Renew by earning CPE credits.
30 CE hours (6 LEED-specific) every 2 years; renewal fee USD 85 early / USD 100 on time / USD 150 late
Recognition
Advanced LEED credential in the Building Design + Construction rating system
Related certifications
- LEED Fellow LEED Fellow
Career paths that include LEED AP BD+C
- Green Building Consultant — Core phase
- High-Performance & Passive House Designer — Advanced phase