USGBC® LEED® v5 Update: Key Changes and Implications

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss key changes and explain the significant updates and changes introduced in LEED v5 compared to previous versions
• Describe the enhanced performance metrics and how they affect project evaluation and certification processes
• List the revised credit categories and their implications for design and construction practices on users' health, safety, and well-being
• Identify strategies that align with the updated LEED criteria to improve project outcomes regarding equity, social responsibility, and sustainability performance
• Explain the updated certification processes and understand the role of documentation and verification in achieving LEED v5 certification
• Discuss the broader implications of LEED v5 on the green building industry and its potential to influence policy, market trends, public well-being, and stakeholder engagement