Feature image: The LEED Platinum Japan House SP in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Image credit: Estevam Romera.

You've just earned your LEED AP credential? Congratulations! In earning your LEED AP with specialty, you have demonstrated your advanced knowledge of green building, along with expertise in a particular LEED rating system. Plus, you've joined an ever-growing community of people who care about building a more sustainable, more equitable world.

What's next? After you've added your new credential to your LinkedIn and other online profiles (the icon will populate automatically to your usgbc.org page), explore some of the deeper engagement opportunities available through USGBC.

Explore leadership opportunities.

As a LEED AP, you likely already have practical experience working on LEED projects. Leverage this knowledge and enhance your resume by helping evolve the rating system through service on a LEED committee.
See if your local USGBC community is currently in search of a volunteer advisory board or committee member. For example, applications are open through Feb. 27 to serve on the LEED v5 consensus committee.

Meet new colleagues and clients.

Joining your local USGBC community or attending USGBC events, whether online or in person, is a great way to connect with others in the field.
Explore our organizational and individual member directories. Our members represent a cross-section of the economy, from construction firms to retail businesses. Sort by sector or location to find relevant companies and professionals.

Help educate others.

If you enjoy teaching, consider applying to become a member of USGBC Faculty. This designation comes with many benefits—read about 12 of them.
Propose education sessions for presentation at local events or at international ones like Greenbuild.

Keep learning.

Why stop at one? Keep going and stack up knowledge-based badges for your professional profile.
Get a jump on earning continuing education credits with one of our specially curated LEED credential playlists, like the LEED AP BD+C collection of education courses.

Join the LEED v5 consensus committee

Becoming a LEED professional: You're a LEED AP—What's next?