LEED AP BD+C Exam Study Guide

Step 1: Register for your BD+C Exam

Registering for your exam can be completed in a few simple steps. After logging into your USGBC account click “Credentials”. You will see a list of current credentials you posses as well as when exams you are eligible to take. We recommend scheduling your exam 2-3 months from your start date. This will give you enough time to practice and pass your exam the first time.

Step 2: Studying for your LEED Building Design and Construction Exam

This is our easy-to-read guide covering topics under the USGBC LEED AP BD+C exam. This guide will attempt to remove the background information that you can easily find directly on the USGBC website to help you filter out the “NEED to Know Information” to pass your exam.

All LEED® Professional exams are scored between 125 and 200 scale system. The BD+C Exam is no different. Remember, depending upon data collected from numerous candidates each question you answer may or may not count in your overall passing score. Your score will be displayed instantly after your exam unless the USGBC or GBCI has indicated differently.



Current AP BD+C Exam Version is V4 Walkthrough



The exam contains 100 questions including the 15 pretest questions.

You have more than enough time to spend on each question. If you reach a particular hard question on the exam remember you can always come back to it. Your memory may remember something that you previously covered and it may help you answer your original question. A menu will allow you to jump back to unanswered or previous questions on the exam.

Recommended Reference Guide to the LEED AP BD+C Exam

Candidate Handbook - USGBC Website New Tab
PDF Guide to the LEED AP BD+C Exam : Topics answered, Question Layout, AP Exam Format

Reference Section - USGBC Website New Tab

Online Guide to the LEED BD+C exam : 10 references including free BD+C Reference and paid sections

At this point you have a fairly good idea what is involved in the LEED BD+C exam. For further LEED AP BD+C Exam Guides and free exam simulators and flash cards view our LEED BD+C Exam section.

LEED BD+C Practice Exams

Good luck on your AP BD+C Exam!