Build the foundation every LEED professional relies on. You will learn what green building means, why it matters for energy, water, materials, and occupant health, and how LEED v5 organises these goals into categories, prerequisites, and points. The module then follows a project from registration to certification, covering Minimum Program Requirements, the difference between prerequisites and credits, how points translate into Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels, and the roles of the owner, project team, and reviewer. Examples reflect GCC conditions such as extreme heat, desalinated water supply, and high cooling demand, with Estidama, Mostadam, and GSAS referenced for regional context.

Work through every credit category in a logical order, starting with the integrative process, where early collaboration shapes later decisions. You will then study Location and Transportation, Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality, focusing on the intent behind each credit and how the categories connect, for example how glazing choices affect cooling loads, daylight, and comfort. Each topic ends with exam-style questions and clear explanations, so you learn to interpret scenarios rather than memorise answers. GCC examples cover heat island effects, water scarcity, district cooling, and ventilation in hot climates.

Test your readiness under real conditions. You will learn techniques for reading scenario questions, eliminating weak options, and managing time, then sit a full-length practice exam that follows the official format of 100 multiple-choice questions in two hours. A detailed review explains every answer and highlights weak areas, and you can map each one back to the credit categories in Module 02 to build a clear revision plan. You finish ready to approach the GBCI LEED Green Associate exam with confidence.