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October 2025 Online Live 4-Part LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Training
2025-10-16 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | https://gbes.com/event/october-2025-online-live-4-part-leed-green-associate-exam-prep-training/2025-10-16/
What You’ll Learn:

Learn and practice the three key exam areas: Recognition, Application, and Analysis.
Identify and discuss in detail the key components of the LEED Rating System.
Recognize and examine the key goals and concepts of the USGBC
Describe successful green building and LEED strategies using current LEED case studies
Analyze the main benefits of sustainability and triple bottom line (People, Profit, and the Planet)

What You’ll Receive:
* Access to our Best-In-Class online exam prep study materials for the LEED Green Associate exam
Please note that class times and dates are subject to change. If fewer than three students attend a live session, the class may be canceled, and a pre-recorded session will be provided as an alternative.

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LEED v5 Fundamentals- Integrative Process & Project Priorities
2025-10-21 13:00 - 14:00
In our final session, discover how LEED v5 encourages early analysis and planning, creativity, and regional responsiveness. You’ll learn how projects can earn points by incorporating the integrative process, pilot credits, and emerging practices, as well as how regional priority points address local environmental challenges.
Get ready for LEED v5 with this seven-part mini-course series, focused on the most important changes coming to the new rating system. Each one-hour class dives into a specific knowledge domain, from energy updates and electrification strategies to circular materials and equity in site selection, so you can stay ahead of the curve and feel confident moving into version 5.
You will hear directly from industry experts, including professionals from Sustainable Investment Group (SIG) who actively work on LEED projects and bring real-world experience to every session.
All sessions are taught live on the date listed. Can’t attend live? No problem! When you register, you will automatically receive the session recording, which you can watch at your convenience.

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The Path to Bird-Safe Design & Architecture
2025-10-22 13:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/the-path-to-bird-safe-design-architecture/
Glass collisions are a leading biodiversity concern today, killing at least one billion birds annually in the US alone. This webinar examines the technical, legislative, and design pathways shaping the emerging bird-safe architecture standard. Participants will review the scientific basis for collision deterrence, explore current requirements in LEED v5 and municipal legislation, and evaluate real-world retrofit case studies such as McCormick Place in Chicago. Participants can expect to gain practical insights into bird-friendly design that align with sustainability goals and modern architectural aesthetics.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

Understand the scope of bird–glass collisions using current mortality estimates and their effect on vulnerable species.
Recognize legislative trends and LEED v5 requirements that address bird-safe design in new and existing buildings.
Differentiate between mitigation strategies (such as glass treatment and lighting policies) and assess their field-tested efficacy.
Apply practical design and policy solutions to reduce bird collisions in commercial and residential projects.

This webinar can be self-reported for one free general hour of LEED, WELL, and/or AIA continuing education.

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October 2025 Online Live 4-Part LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Training
2025-10-23 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/october-2025-online-live-4-part-leed-green-associate-exam-prep-training/2025-10-23/

ModeScore: Sustainable Mobility in the Built Environment
2025-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/modescore-sustainable-mobility-in-the-built-environment/
Mobility shapes how cities live, learn, and grow, influencing access, equity, and environmental performance. ModeScore turns movement data into clear guidance so organizations can measure, benchmark, and improve how people travel, accelerating climate action and reducing emissions. In this webinar, we will demonstrate how ModeScore functions as a practical tool for planning, operations, and reporting, and how it integrates with leading green building programs to enhance performance across portfolios.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Differentiate ModeScore from traditional green building certifications, explaining its unique mobility focus and value.
Describe the ModeScore framework, including core certification topics and the end-to-end application process.
Map ModeScore to other programs, identifying key crosswalks and partnerships with LEED, BREEAM, and GRESB.
Evaluate real estate adoption and practitioner pathways, using case examples to understand business benefits, and outlining steps to complete the ActiveScore and ModeScore AP program

This webinar can be self-reported for one free general hour of LEED, WELL, and/or AIA continuing education.

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November 2025 Online Live LEED AP O+M Exam Prep Training Course
2025-11-13 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/november-2025-online-live-leed-ap-om-exam-prep-training-course/2025-11-13/
What You’ll Learn:
Review of LEED v4 EBO+M Rating System and Certification Process for commercial interiors, retail, and hospitality projects, including an in-depth look at:

Location & Transportation
Water Efficiency
Energy & Atmosphere
Materials & Resources
Innovation
Regional Priority
LEEDv4 AP O+M Exam Overview and Study Strategies

Don’t worry about missing a class! You’ll receive access to our recorded classes.
Please note that class times and dates are subject to change. If fewer than three students attend a live session, the class may be canceled, and a pre-recorded session will be provided as an alternative.

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November 2025 Online Live LEED AP O+M Exam Prep Training Course
2025-11-20 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/november-2025-online-live-leed-ap-om-exam-prep-training-course/2025-11-20/

Leveraging USGBC's PERFORM for Verified Sustainability Performance at Scale
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/leveraging-usgbcs-perform-for-verified-sustainability-performance-at-scale/
Join our session to discover how PERFORM enables organizations to track progress of custom sustainability goals and gain third-party verification from GBCI. We’ll explore how PERFORM supports a wide range of portfolio-level indicators and metrics, including emissions, water, resilience, health, and social impact. Learn about trends in commercial real estate ESG reporting and how to work with an organization’s portfolio-level strategy. This webinar is essential for sustainability professionals eager to leverage LEEDv5 O+M and other arc USGBC resources to implement change at scale.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

Understand the role of transparency and quality assurance to meet sustainability performance goals
Recognize the value of PERFORM and LEED v5 O+M to an organization
Identify the process for getting started through verification
Identify resources and customer support from USGBC and GBCI

This webinar can be self-reported for one free general hour of LEED, WELL, and/or AIA continuing education.

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November 2025 Online Live LEED AP O+M Exam Prep Training Course
2025-12-04 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/november-2025-online-live-leed-ap-om-exam-prep-training-course/2025-12-04/

November 2025 Online Live LEED AP O+M Exam Prep Training Course
2025-12-11 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/november-2025-online-live-leed-ap-om-exam-prep-training-course/2025-12-11/

January 2026 Online Live 4-Part LEED v4 Green Associate Exam Prep Training
2026-01-08 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/leed-v4-green-associate-live-training-class/2026-01-08/
GBES welcomes you to the January 2026 LEED v4 Green Associate exam prep training course.
What You’ll Receive:
* Access to our Best In Class online exam prep study materials for the LEED Green Associate exam
What You’ll Learn:

Learn and practice the three key exam areas: Recognition, Application, and Analysis
Identify and discuss in detail the key components of the LEED Rating System
Recognize and examine the key goals and concepts of the USGBC
Describe successful green building and LEED strategies using current LEED case studies
Analyze the main benefits of sustainability and triple bottom line – (People, Profit, and the Planet)

Please note that class times and dates are subject to change. In the event that fewer than three students attend a live session, the class may be canceled, and a pre-recorded session will be provided as an alternative.

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Advancing Sustainable Built and Urban Environments Through Forest Certifications
2026-01-14 13:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/advancing-sustainable-built-and-urban-environments-through-forest-certifications/
Learn how various Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) standards contribute to earning points within LEED v5 BD+C, ID+C, and O+M through the use of certified mass timber and wood and paper products. Also hear an overview of the new SFI Urban & Community Forest Sustainability Standard and ways it aligns with and could potentially support LEEDv5 Cities.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

Understand how SFI-certified wood products contribute to points within LEED v5 BD+C and ID+C rating systems.
Review and identify how to calculate a LEED Multi-Attribute Score for various product certifications and eco-labels within the new MR Credit 4: Building Product Selection & Procurement (BPSP) and MRpc 181: Multi-Attribute Structure, Enclosure, Hardscape, and Other Building Materials Project Priority Credit.
Learn how SFI-certified paper products contribute to points within the LEED v5 O+M rating system.
Understand the value of the new SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard and how it supports the goals and requirements of LEED v5 Cities.

This webinar can be self-reported for 1 free general-hour of LEED, WELL, and/or AIA continuing education.

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January 2026 Online Live 4-Part LEED v4 Green Associate Exam Prep Training
2026-01-15 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/leed-v4-green-associate-live-training-class/2026-01-15/

January 2026 Online Live 4-Part LEED v4 Green Associate Exam Prep Training
2026-01-22 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/leed-v4-green-associate-live-training-class/2026-01-22/

January 2026 Online Live 4-Part LEED v4 Green Associate Exam Prep Training
2026-01-29 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/leed-v4-green-associate-live-training-class/2026-01-29/

February 2026 Online Live 4-Part LEED v4 AP BD+C Exam Prep Training Course
2026-02-05 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/february-2026-online-live-4-part-leed-v4-ap-bdc-exam-prep-training-course/2026-02-05/
GBES welcomes you to the February 2026 LEED AP BD+C Exam Prep training course.
What You’ll Learn:

Learn and practice the three exam areas – Recognition, Application, and Analysis.
Identify and discuss in detail the key components of the LEED BD+C Rating System.
Recognize and examine the key goals and concepts of the LEED BD+C Rating System.
Describe successful green building and LEED BD+C strategies using current LEED case studies.

Don’t worry about missing a class! You’ll receive access to our recorded classes. Please note that class times and dates are subject to change. In the event that fewer than three students attend a live session, the class may be canceled, and a pre-recorded session will be provided as an alternative.

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Assessing Risks and Monitoring Performance for Sustainable Supply Chains
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/assessing-risks-and-monitoring-performance-for-sustainable-supply-chains/
Currently, businesses need to consider complex issues such as resource scarcity, trade tensions, and regulatory changes. These varied considerations are interlinked and can disrupt even resilient supply chains. Any disruption has a cascading effect, causing delays, shortages, or quality issues that ultimately affect the bottom line. As a result, it underscores the importance of supplier monitoring to reduce environmental impacts, mitigate the risk of underperformance, and conduct business responsibly. This webinar will help you understand how due diligence supports supplier risk assessment & measurement, and how supplier audits facilitate compliance with evolving regulatory obligations. Learn how to embed/ integrate supply chain audits as a best practice to build a resilient, diligent network of suppliers.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

Understand the purpose and main requirements of supply chain due diligence frameworks
Identify key regulations globally setting out mandatory due diligence
Get actionable insights on tools and best practices to assess and manage risks
Learn the main features and differences between the most common audit and certification solutions

This webinar can be self-reported for 1 free general-hour of LEED, WELL, and/or AIA continuing education.

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February 2026 Online Live 4-Part LEED v4 AP BD+C Exam Prep Training Course
2026-02-12 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/february-2026-online-live-4-part-leed-v4-ap-bdc-exam-prep-training-course/2026-02-12/

February 2026 Online Live 4-Part LEED v4 AP BD+C Exam Prep Training Course
2026-02-19 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/february-2026-online-live-4-part-leed-v4-ap-bdc-exam-prep-training-course/2026-02-19/

From Prep to Passing: Credential Orientation- February
2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gbes.com/event/from-prep-to-passing-credential-orientation/
This live orientation session is designed for learners enrolled in exam prep for LEED Green Associate, LEED AP, or WELL AP who want a clear understanding of the credential exam process.
This session does not teach exam content. Instead, it focuses on what to expect before, during, and after your exam so you can approach test day with confidence.
Topics include:

How to register for your exam and choose a testing format
What the exam experience looks like on test day
Key exam rules, policies, and common mistakes to avoid
How scoring and results work
What is required to maintain your credential after you pass

By the end of the session, you will understand the full exam process and know exactly what steps to take from registration through credential maintenance.
REGISTER HERE

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February 2026 Online Live 4-Part LEED v4 AP BD+C Exam Prep Training Course
2026-02-26 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/february-2026-online-live-4-part-leed-v4-ap-bdc-exam-prep-training-course/2026-02-26/

March 2026 Online Live 4-Part LEED v4 Green Associate Exam Prep Training
2026-03-05 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/online-live-4-part-leed-v4-green-associate-exam-prep-training/2026-03-05/
GBES welcomes you to the March 2026 LEED Green Associate Exam Prep training course.
What You’ll Receive:
* Access to our Best In Class online exam prep study materials for the LEED Green Associate exam
What You’ll Learn:

Learn and practice the three exam areas – Recognition, Application, and Analysis.
Identify and discuss in detail the key components of the LEED Rating System.
Recognize and examine the key goals and concepts of the USGBC
Describe successful green building and LEED strategies using current LEED case studies
Analyze the main benefits of sustainability and triple bottom line – (People, Profit, and the Planet)

Don’t worry about missing a live class! You’ll receive access to one of our recorded versions.
Please note that class times and dates are subject to change. In the event that fewer than three students attend a live session, the class may be canceled, and a pre-recorded session will be provided as an alternative.

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Beyond LEED & EDGE: How Local Certifications Raise the Bar for Green Buildings
2026-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/beyond-leed-edge-how-local-certifications-raise-the-bar-for-green-buildings/
This session explores why local green building certifications are essential for delivering credible, high-performance buildings across diverse climates, energy grids, and construction contexts, particularly where global frameworks fall short. Participants will receive a high-level overview of certification systems used across the Americas, the European Union, and Asia, and how they are adapted to local conditions.
Through practical case studies, the session shows how local certifications can meet or exceed benchmarks commonly associated with global schemes across key metrics such as energy, carbon, and resilience, while supporting net zero pathways. It also introduces how Climate Bonds Initiative certification proxies can streamline eligibility assessments and reduce transaction complexity without compromising environmental credibility.
The webinar concludes by situating these tools within the Climate Bonds Standards framework, illustrating how credible local pathways can accelerate market adoption while maintaining transparency and comparability.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

Explain why local certification schemes can improve environmental validity by reflecting local climate, grid emissions factors, and construction practices, as well as how these schemes collect data on the performance of a building.
Compare local certification requirements with international benchmarks such as EDGE and LEED, using measurable indicators.
Assess how Climate Bonds’ certification proxies can reduce implementation barriers by simplifying evidence requirements and accelerating screening/verification.
Identify at least three market and policy benefits of enabling multiple credible certification options

This webinar can be self-reported for 1 free general-hour of LEED, WELL, and/or AIA continuing education.

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March 2026 Online Live 4-Part LEED v4 Green Associate Exam Prep Training
2026-03-12 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/online-live-4-part-leed-v4-green-associate-exam-prep-training/2026-03-12/

March 2026 Online Live 4-Part LEED v4 Green Associate Exam Prep Training
2026-03-19 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/online-live-4-part-leed-v4-green-associate-exam-prep-training/2026-03-19/

From Prep to Passing: Credential Orientation - March
2026-03-25 12:00 - 13:00
This monthly live orientation session is designed for learners enrolled in exam prep for LEED Green Associate, LEED AP, or WELL AP who want a clear understanding of the credential exam process. This session does not teach exam content. Instead, it focuses on what to expect before, during, and after your exam so you can approach test day with confidence.
Topics include:

How to register for your exam and choose a testing format
What the exam experience looks like on test day
Key exam rules, policies, and common mistakes to avoid
How scoring and results work
What is required to maintain your credential after you pass

By the end of the session, you will understand the full exam process and know exactly what steps to take from registration through credential maintenance.
REGISTER HERE

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March 2026 Online Live 4-Part LEED v4 Green Associate Exam Prep Training
2026-03-26 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/online-live-4-part-leed-v4-green-associate-exam-prep-training/2026-03-26/

April 2026 Online Live 4-Part LEED v4 AP BD+C Exam Prep Training Course
2026-04-02 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/april-2026-online-live-4-part-leed-v4-ap-bdc-exam-prep-training-course/2026-04-02/
GBES welcomes you to the April 2026 LEEDv4 AP BD+C Exam Prep training course.
What You’ll Learn:
? Learn and practice the three exam areas – Recognition, Application, and Analysis.
? Identify and discuss in detail the key components of the LEED BD+C Rating System.
? Recognize and examine the key goals and concepts of the LEED BD+C Rating System.
? Describe successful green building and LEED BD+C strategies using current LEED case studies.
Don’t worry about missing a class! You’ll receive access to our recorded classes. Please note that class times and dates are subject to change. In the event that fewer than three students attend a live session, the class may be canceled, and a pre-recorded session will be provided as an alternative.

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April 2026 Online Live 4-Part LEED v4 AP BD+C Exam Prep Training Course
2026-04-09 12:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/april-2026-online-live-4-part-leed-v4-ap-bdc-exam-prep-training-course/2026-04-09/

LEED v5 Waste: New Rules, New Tools, and What Building Operators Need to Know
2026-04-15 13:00 - 14:00 | https://gbes.com/event/leed-v5-waste-new-rules-new-tools-and-what-building-operators-need-to-know/
LEED v5 represents one of the most meaningful shifts in the rating system in over a decade, particularly in operational waste, materials management, and performance tracking. In this session, Waste2Zero and Rego will explain the practical waste-related changes in LEED v5 for commercial buildings and portfolios. Using waste audit data from major U.S. properties, we will look at current diversion and contamination levels and what operators and sustainability consultants need to change to meet the new standard. We will also explore how the broader waste landscape is changing. Haulers are increasingly charging for contamination, recycling markets continue to evolve, and new technology tools are improving how waste performance is measured and managed. Attendees will learn how audit data, AI-assisted waste tracking, and stronger operational practices can help close the gap between typical diversion rates today and the higher expectations of LEED v5 and modern ESG and EHS reporting.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify the key operational waste changes introduced in LEED v5 and how they differ from previous LEED versions.
Understand how evolving recycling markets, contamination fees, and hauler practices are changing the economics of waste management for building operators.
Evaluate new tools and technologies, including AI-assisted waste analytics, that can help facilities measure and improve diversion performance.
Apply practical strategies that facility teams can implement now to improve diversion, reduce contamination, and align with emerging LEED v5 expectations.

This webinar can be self-reported for 1 free general-hour of LEED, WELL, and/or AIA continuing education.

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