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GBCI/USGBC publishes LEED v5 exam transition information including beta exam launch dates and LEED v4 exam registration/testing deadlines
LEED CertificationGreen Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) / U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)US, Global
Announced
May 25, 2026
Description
The USGBC Help Center article provides the transition timeline from LEED v4-based credential exams to LEED v5 beta exams, including stated beta launch dates and cutoffs for registering/testing under LEED v4 exams. This affects organizations that require LEED credentials for staff qualification or contractual compliance, and informs training and exam scheduling plans to avoid missing v4 testing windows and to prepare for v5 exam content.