Dear Louisiana Chapter Member & Interested Parties,

LEED APs credentialed prior to June 30th have three options regarding the introduction of the new tiered credentialing system, as described below:

1. Become a LEED AP+ by enrolling in the new tiered system-i.e. agreeing to the Credentialing Maintenance Program (CMP) and signing the Disciplinary Policy - and completing the prescriptive CMP requirements for the initial 2-year reporting period. Once you have enrolled, you will use one of the new specialty designations (O&M, BD&C, ID&C) after your name. Enrollment must occur before June 2011.
2. Become a LEED AP+ by passing one of the new specialty examinations; only part 2 of a LEED AP+ exam will be required if testing by June 2011. When applying for the exam you will need to sign the Disciplinary Policy and agree to CMP. You will need to complete the ongoing CMP for your designation and will use one of the new specialty designations (O&M, BD&C, ID&C) after your name.
3. Do nothing; you will be designated a LEED AP without a specialty title in the LEED Professional Directory.

Credential Maintenance Program (known as CMP) for LEED AP+s:

Participate in 30 hours of continuing education required every 2 years, with 6 hours obtained from an approved program specific to the LEED Rating System, credit categories, and LEED updates.

The information on Credentialing Maintenance will be available in the first quarter of 2009. The tiered system will be flexible to allow credit for other than taking a class or attending a workshop. Please visit http://www.gbci.org for more information.

Please note that LEED APs credentialed before June 30, 2009, who enroll in the new tiered system are not required to demonstrate involvement in a LEED Certification Project.

For more information on becoming an Accredited Professional and certifying building under LEED v3 go to: http://www.gbci.org