2009 and V4

H KACI

LEEDuser Basic Member

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May 18, 2014

Hello everyone I have decided to take the exam just before the system changes to V4. I ha a couple of questions: 1- Comparing the specifications of 2009 and V4 , it seems the latter is much more simplified. Now I am wondering if I should just reschedule and take the V4? 2- If I should go for 2009 exam , I have one month to prepare. Are all the references (14 I believe) equally important or I can spend more time in few and just flip through the rest? Thanks a lot LEED community for your advice Cheers.

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Mon, 05/19/2014 - 17:29

H, regarding v4 vs. v2009, I think both exams will be hard and it's up to you to weigh what matters most—studying for where LEED is going, or where most LEED projects are currently. If you are an active LEED professional you will stay up to date and get expertise on both as matter of course.As for studying, my understanding is that you need to cover all your bases. I would certainly focus on the core of the rating system, but understand that that is not enough to earn a high exam score.

H KACI

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Sun, 06/15/2014 - 13:42

Thanks Tristan for your feedback. I ended up sticking to the v2009 Green associate exam which I passed. I find the exam easier than I expected. I will focus now on the BD+C exam which will be under v4. Any thoughts on a preparation plan? Thanks