Green Raters play a critical, required verification role in the LEED for Homes process. All LEED for Homes registered projects must be verified by a LEED for Homes Green Rater certificate holder or a LEED for Homes Green Rater in training being mentored. The demand for qualified Green Raters is growing with the demand for verified sustainable home construction. For complete information on the LEED for Homes Green Rater Certificate, visit www.usgbc.org/greenrater.

Green Raters have the following responsibilities:

• Provide on-site verification services on a LEED for Homes registered project
• Assemble the Project Submittal Package and submit it for certification review

This 2-day, facilitator-led course provides master level training for verification of LEED for Homes projects. The training consists of two stages and is only available to qualified applicants. Applicants must meet initial qualifications and complete a two-part training. Part 1 of the training consists of five self-guided online training modules that introduce you to the roles and responsibilities of a LEED for Homes Green Rater and must be completed prior to attending the live workshop (Part 2 of the training). Part 1 is included in this registration cost and process. You will be e-mailed access information to Part 1 following your course registration. Please ensure greenrater@usgbc.org is an approved sender to your inbox.

PLEASE NOTE: No on-site registrations are accepted for this course. You must register in advance of the live workshop date. Please arrive 30 minutes before the workshop begins.

Learning Objectives

• Identify responsibilities of a LEED for Homes Green Rater in each phase of a project
• Manage and conduct verification activities
• Effectively use the project checklist file
• Communication effectively with project teams and LEED for Homes Providers
• Apply the sampling protocol on applicable projects
• Prepare accurate and complete certification submittal packages

Credential Maintenance Units

• GBCI CE Hours 14
• GBCI CE Hours (LEED Homes Specific) 14
• AIA/CES (LU) 14 HSW/SD
• BOMI (CPD) 14
• CoreNet (CPD) 14
• CSI (CEU) 1.6

Once you’ve completed the initial training phase and passed the exam, all LEED for Homes Green Raters are required to have a business relationship with a LEED for Homes Provider before beginning their mentorship and rating any projects.

You will have 2 years from the time you pass the exam to complete the mentorship with a current LEED for Homes Green Rater and Provider Quality Assurance Designee (QAD).

The mentorship includes:

• Participation in 2 preliminary ratings
• 2 pre-drywall and 2 final verification visits
• 2 LEED for Homes Project Submittal Packages
• Submission of mentorship documentation to GBCI for review