by Jbs080609c3 — August 10, 2009—The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has launched a credentialing maintenance program (CMP) for LEED APs and Green Associates, ensuring that LEED professional credentials will remain relevant and meaningful in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
With the launch of LEED v3 in April 2009, GBCI put in place a number of changes and enhancements to the LEED professional credentialing program, including the introduction of the LEED Green Associate and realigning the specialties within the LEED AP program to better reflect market practice areas.
A number of activities qualify to earn LEED credential holders credit toward their credentialing maintenance. Those activities include continuing education as well as the practical application of LEED on projects and active participation in the green building community. A CMP Guide is available from GBCI that outlines CMP-eligible activities and the requirements for maintaining both the LEED AP and LEED Green Associate credentials.
Later in 2009, GBCI will launch an online tool for registered CMP users to submit and track maintenance activities.
