The latest version of the green building certification system, LEED v5, is in the final stages of completion by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). This detailed course offers a thorough examination of the recent updates to the LEED rating system, with a focus on LEED v5. This course will cover the significant changes introduced in this version, which include modified credit categories that focus on a strategic balance among the core LEED v5 priorities: climate action, quality of life, and ecology. In this course, you will learn how these updates affect project certification and shape the future of green building design. This course is crucial for architects, engineers, project managers, and sustainability professionals.