Continuing Education Credit Bundles

GBES offers flexible continuing education credit bundles for professionals maintaining LEED credentials, WELL credentials, and AIA architect licenses, as well as IIBEC certifications and the CCM (Certified Construction Manager) credential.

With a comprehensive on-demand library focused on sustainability and high-performance buildings, you can purchase the exact number of CE hours you need, choose the courses that align with your goals, and complete them on your schedule — with no expiration.

Whether you are a LEED Green Associate, LEED AP with specialty, WELL AP, AIA architect, IIBEC professional, or CCM, GBES makes credential maintenance simple. Select your credit bundle, complete courses at your own pace, and stay compliant without the administrative headache.

All LEED credentials are maintained through the GBCI Credential Maintenance Program. Continuing education ensures that LEED professionals remain current on evolving rating systems, sustainability strategies, and green building best practices.

LEED Green Associate CE Requirements
LEED Green Associates must complete 15 continuing education hours every two years, including at least 3 LEED-specific hours focused on green building fundamentals, LEED rating systems, and sustainable design and construction strategies.

LEED AP with Specialty CE Requirements
LEED APs with specialty credentials must earn 30 continuing education hours every two years, including 6 specialty-specific hours directly related to the credential held.

WELL APs must earn 30 continuing education hours every two years, including 6 WELL-specific hours focused on health, wellness, and human-centered building design.

WELL continuing education topics may include indoor air quality, water quality, lighting, thermal comfort, acoustics, nourishment, fitness, mental well-being, and equity. Many sustainability and building performance courses may qualify for both LEED and WELL continuing education when aligned with approved content areas.

Most AIA architect members must complete 18 Learning Units each year, including at least 12 Learning Units in Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW).

AIA continuing education requirements may vary by state licensing board. Architects are responsible for understanding their individual state requirements.

GBES courses are approved for AIA Learning Units and HSW credit, allowing architects to satisfy both professional licensing and sustainability-related continuing education requirements through a single course library.

CCMs must earn 25 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) every three years to maintain their certification.

CCM continuing education topics may include construction management, project delivery methods, cost control, risk management, contract administration, sustainability, safety, quality management, and leadership. Courses focused on high-performance buildings, resiliency, and sustainable construction practices may qualify when aligned with CMAA requirements.

IIBEC credential holders must earn continuing education hours every two years (typically 24 CEHs) to maintain active certification.

IIBEC continuing education topics may include building enclosure systems, roofing, waterproofing, exterior wall assemblies, moisture management, energy performance, durability, and sustainable building practices. Courses that address building science, envelope performance, and high-performance construction strategies may qualify when aligned with IIBEC-approved content areas.

• Comprehensive on-demand library of LEED, WELL, AIA, CCM, and IIBEC continuing education courses
• Fully approved education provider for USGBC, IWBI, AIA, CMAA (CCM), and IIBEC
• Courses count toward LEED CE hours, WELL CE hours, AIA Learning Units (LUs), CCM Professional Development Hours (PDHs), and IBEC Continuing Education Hours (CEHs)
• Purchased CE credit hours never expire
• GBES reports LEED and AIA continuing education hours on your behalf
• Expert-led courses developed by architects, engineers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals
• 24/7 access through any web browser

Each continuing education course includes structured lessons delivered through videos and articles, along with a short quiz to verify completion. Once finished, LEED and AIA continuing education hours are recorded and reported on your behalf, while WELL, CCM, and IIBEC continuing education hours must be self-reported, reducing administrative effort and allowing you to focus on professional growth.

Whether you need a few remaining credits before a renewal deadline or want to plan ahead for future reporting cycles, GBES continuing education credit bundles provide a reliable and flexible solution for maintaining multiple credentials in green building, sustainability, construction management, and building enclosure design.

What are continuing education credit bundles?
Continuing education credit bundles allow professionals to purchase a set number of CE hours in advance and complete approved courses at their own pace. Instead of subscribing to an annual plan, you buy only the number of credits you need and use them whenever your credential renewal cycle requires. GBES continuing education credit bundles never expire, making them ideal for LEED, WELL, and AIA professionals who want long-term flexibility.

How do continuing education credit bundles work?

1. Purchase a continuing education credit bundle with the number of hours you need
2. Select approved LEED, WELL, or AIA courses from the GBES course library
3. Complete courses on your schedule with no expiration
4. GBES reports LEED and AIA continuing education hours upon completion
5. WELL continuing education hours must be self-reported

Does GBES Report Credit Hours on our behalf?

Completed LEED and AIA continuing education hours are reported on your behalf if you provide us with your reporting information. WELL continuing education hours must be self-reported.

Do continuing education credits expire?
Continuing education credit hours purchased through GBES do not expire. Unused hours remain available in your account and may be applied to a future renewal cycle when needed. Completed courses and reported credits can only be used once and cannot be applied to multiple reporting periods.

How many continuing education hours do I need for LEED?

• LEED Green Associate: 15 CE hours every two years, including 3 LEED-specific hours
• LEED AP with specialty: 30 CE hours every two years, including 6 specialty-specific hours

GBES continuing education credit bundles allow you to purchase exactly the number of hours required for your LEED credential.

Can one continuing education course count toward multiple credentials?
Many GBES continuing education courses qualify for more than one credential, including LEED, WELL, and AIA continuing education. When applicable, a single course may count toward multiple credential requirements, helping professionals reduce the total number of courses needed.