# LEED candidate handbooks

## LEED Candidate Handbooks

- [LEED Candidate Handbooks](https://usgbc.gitbook.io/leed-candidate-handbooks/leed-candidate-handbooks.md): A LEED credential is earned by individuals demonstrating expertise in green building practices and the LEED rating system, signifying their knowledge of sustainable design and construction.
- [LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook](https://usgbc.gitbook.io/leed-candidate-handbooks/leed-green-associate-candidate-handbook.md): Updated June 2026
- [LEED AP with Specialty Candidate Handbook](https://usgbc.gitbook.io/leed-candidate-handbooks/leed-ap-with-specialty-candidate-handbook.md): Updated June 2026
- [LEED for Homes Green Rater Candidate Handbook](https://usgbc.gitbook.io/leed-candidate-handbooks/leed-for-homes-green-rater-candidate-handbook.md)