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Scheduling the exams

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How do I register for the exams?

The SEA and SEP exams can be registered for by logging into your GBCI user account and visiting the Credentials Overview page. You will see buttons to register for either the SEA or SEP exam.
When you register for an exam, make sure your name is entered as it appears exactly on the legal ID that you will be using when you take your exam. If your native language utilizes non-Roman characters, be sure to use Roman characters when entering your name when registering for the exam.

After you complete registration and payment, you will be given a unique eligibility ID which will be available in your user account. You may use that eligibility ID to schedule your exam. SEP candidates will not be provided with an eligibility ID until after their application is accepted.

What language are the exams available in?

The SEA and SEP exams are available in English.

How can I take the exams?

You have two options to take the SEA and SEP exams. You may take each exam either at a Prometric Test Center or through a remotely proctored internet-enabled (online) location of your choice using Prometric’s ProProctor tool.

Refer to the SEA Candidate Handbook for registration instructions for the SEA credential exam. Refer to the SEP Candidate Handbook for registration instructions for the SEP credential exam.

What type of identification is required to check in for my exam?

You must provide a valid (unexpired), government-issued identification that includes both a photo and a signature*. The ID must be in its original format; no photocopies, phone images, or duplicates will be permitted. The name printed on your ID must be in Roman characters and must match exactly with the name that is on your exam registration. If you need to make any changes to the name on your exam registration, please be sure to contact GBCI at least fifteen (15) days prior to your exam appointment.

If your main form of ID does not meet all of the criteria above, you may present a secondary ID that fulfills the missing elements. Please refer to the SEP Candidate Handbook for unacceptable forms of secondary ID.

To preview a tutorial about the ID requirements and check-in process download the  "Checking in for your exam: Identification and security requirements" video.

*note: the following IDs are allowed without a signature and do not require a secondary ID: Hong Kong Passport, Saudi Arabia Passport and National ID, China Passport and National ID, Singapore National ID. 

Can I ask for Testing Accommodations when I take my exam?

GBCI complies with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require testing accommodations, you must check the box that says, “Yes, I need testing accommodations,” when you register for the exam. You and your healthcare provider each need to complete the following forms, the Candidate Form and the Provider Form, to document the disability and the need for accommodation.
For remote proctored online exams, Prometric may not be able to accommodate all requests since candidates are taking the exam in a remote location.

Each request is evaluated individually and may take up to ten (10) business days. Your request may only be sent via email to accommodations@gbci.org or faxed to (202) 545-3708. Do not mail any documents or send them to gbci.org/contact. You will be contacted by email with the status of your request.

How do I schedule a SEA exam?

Once registered, you will be redirected to prometric.com/gbci to schedule your exam to take it either at either a Prometric Test Center or at a remote location via a remotely-proctored exam.

After you successfully schedule your exam appointment, you will see a 16-digit confirmation number on the screen, and you will also receive an auto-generated email from Prometric. Record your confirmation number. You will need this confirmation number to confirm, cancel or reschedule your exam appointment.

How do I schedule a SEP exam?

Once you have registered for the exam and your SEP application has been approved, you will be directed to prometric.com/gbci to schedule your exam to take it at either a Prometric Test Center or at a remote location via a remotely-proctored exam.

After you successfully schedule your exam appointment, you will see a 16-digit confirmation number on the screen, and you will also receive an auto-generated email from Prometric. Record your confirmation number. You will need this confirmation number to confirm, cancel or reschedule your exam appointment.

How do I schedule my exam if I want to go to a Prometric test center?

If you would like to take your exam at a Prometric test center near you, you can locate the nearest testing center. If you would like to take your exam at a Prometric test center near you, go to the Prometric website to locate the nearest test center within 250 miles of your location and view the availability.

What if I want to schedule a remote proctored online exam?

If you would like to schedule the remote proctored online option, you will first need to ensure that your computer meets the technical specification (See Pre-Exam Checklist), and the space where you intend to take your exam meets the testing environment requirements. Once you have verified your computer meets the minimum system requirements click here to schedule your online exam.

What is GBCI’s reschedule or cancel policy?

You may reschedule or cancel your LEED exam up to 30-days prior to your exam without incurring a fee.

  • If you reschedule or cancel an exam fewer than 30 days, but more than three days before the scheduled appointment, you will be charged a $50 fee.
  • You cannot reschedule or cancel your exam after midnight on the third day before your scheduled appointment. For example, Wednesday appointments cannot be rescheduled or cancelled after Sunday, 11:59 p.m. EST.
  • If you miss your exam date or fail to reschedule or cancel at least 3 days prior to your appointment, you will forfeit the entire exam registration fee.

You can reschedule or cancel your exam appointment by going to prometric.com/gbci. You must have the 16-digit confirmation number you received from Prometric when you scheduled your exam.

When you reschedule your appointment, you will receive a new exam appointment confirmation email from Prometric. If you cancel your appointment, you will receive a cancellation notice. If you do not, contact Prometric immediately to confirm your exam was rescheduled or canceled.

If I cancel my exam, am I eligible for a refund?

To receive a refund exam, you must contact GBCI. Whether you are eligible for a refund for your canceled exam depends on how far in advance you cancel your exam.

What if I scheduled my exam at a Prometric test center, but I want to take the remotely proctored online exam?

If you have scheduled your exam at a Prometric test center and would like to reschedule it for a remote proctored online exam, you will first need to cancel your exam appointment at the test center. Then follow this link to schedule a remote proctored online exam.

Please note: You will receive a new confirmation email. If you do not, please contact Prometric immediately to confirm that your exam was rescheduled.

I have been trying to change my test center exam to a remote proctored online exam, but I am still having an issue rescheduling my exam.

You can contact GBCI for a refund. However, we encourage you not to delay earning your credential and to schedule a remotely proctored online exam. Before deciding if an online exam would suit your needs, please review the ProProctor User Guide and complete a systems readiness check.

If you already have an exam scheduled at a Prometric test center and wish to change the delivery method to an online exam, you will first need to cancel your original appointment by visiting prometric.com/gbci and then schedule your online exam.

Can I take a test drive of the exam?

You have the option of taking a Test Drive which will provide you the opportunity to take a 30-minute ‘dry-run” of the complete check-in and test delivery process through Prometric’s test centers or online via the ProProctor platform. To learn about the Test Drive and schedule an appointment, please visit the Test Drive page.

How do I confirm the date and time of my scheduled exam?

Upon scheduling your LEED exam with Prometric, you will receive an “Appointment Confirmation” email sent by Prometric (donotreply@prometric.com) which will include your exam date and time. Note that the exam time will be written in the 24-hour notation in the form hh:mm (e.g., 15:00 to denote 3:00 P.M, or 03:00 to denote 3:00 A.M.) along with your time zone.

Another way to confirm your exam appointment date and time is to visit prometric.com/gbci and confirm your exam appointment by entering your 16-digit confirmation number included in your “Appointment Confirmation” email and entering the last four characters of your last name. If you are not able to locate the confirmation email, please check your spam, junk or clutter folders.

My exam appointment got canceled by Prometric, what should I do?

Due to circumstances outside of their control (e.g., weather-related closures), Prometric will on occasion cancel a candidate’s exam appointment. If this is the case, you will receive an email cancellation from Prometric and will have the option to schedule your exam as a remotely proctored online exam or at a Prometric test center. 

Please allow up to 5 business days for Prometric’s scheduling system to process the cancellation updates. Once the system is updated, you will be able to self-serve and reschedule your exam. Please use your current EID when rescheduling your exam.

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