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November 8th, 2018
…I’ve been working in sustainability and green building for a decade, and I’m glad I finally took the steps to get my LEED GA certification.  I thought the class was great, although I have to say that one day I was distracted while working at home with a sick child.  My practice tests were looking like 66% / 67% right after the course (without reading the book), then 73% / 74% after reading the book.  I took a few more USGBC practice exams and got my score to 79% / 81%, but still wasn’t feeling confident when I walked in to the test.  I thought about postponing it a few days before, but it was too late.
I’m happy to report that I took the test yesterday and I passed!   I got a 192, which actually kind of shocked me.  I have to say that what helped during the actual exam was being able to flag questions and come back to them, plus taking the full two hours instead of rushing through…
Thank you again for your help…
Camille Pollan, LEED Green Associate
Energy Efficiency Program Manager
Office of Resilience and Sustainability
City of New Orleans


November 7th, 2018
Just wanted to let you know I passed my exam! The course content and the practice tests were super helpful. I have to say your tip of using the practice tests as a study guide was great. Also, my own tip is that when I found I wasn’t improving fast enough on a section, I just sat down and answered every single question on that section within the practice tests. That really helped boost my score. I did indeed see the question about what “MERV” stands for, as well as several of the practice test questions almost verbatim.
Thanks,
Molly
LEED Green Associate


January 11th, 2018
“SIG has excellent study materials. Every KA employee who has taken SIG’s LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Course and has gone on to take the exam has passed it on the first try.”
Mike Smoczyk, LEED Green Associate
Director of Professional Development
Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
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October 16th, 2017
I received the results of my LEED Green Associate examination and am thrilled to share my score of 184.
I am truly thankful for the instruction you provided in your test prep class that gave me the skills and confidence to succeed.
Please know that you will have me as a vocal champion of your program to my friends and colleagues.
With sincere gratitude,
James Augustoni, LEED Green Associate
Assistant General Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle
370 Lexington Avenue, NY 10017


March 23rd, 2017
Thank you very much for your time, insight and study materials.  The presentation was excellent and I am very excited about taking the test.  The information you provided was invaluable.
Thank you again.
John Magee
Assistant Director of Facilities
Maloney Properties, Inc.
27 Mica Lane Wellesley, MA 02481


February 17th, 2017
Good morning Michael, I just wanted to follow up with you and let you know I took my test yesterday and passed!!  I honestly don’t think I could have done it without your help in getting me logged back into the practice tests!
Thank you again,
Matthew Quinn, LEED Green Associate
Vice President
Client Services


January 20th, 2017
Asa did a great job in our prep class.
Ben Manna | Global Solutions | Client Manager – Energy Services
Schneider Electric
103 Historic Town Square, Lancaster TX 75146


January 11th, 2017
SIG has been amazing in giving me the tools, education AND attention in training me for the LEED Green Associate exam.  I couldn’t have asked for a better tool for learning and studying for this test.  I look forward to working with them on continuing my education on all things LEED!
Roni Page-Dowdy – Major Accounts & RME Program Manager
Waste Pro/Atlanta
3512 Oakcliff Road | Doraville, GA | 30340


Hi Monica,

We’re in a highly competitive, rapidly changing industry, so if we don’t stay relevant we’ll fall behind very quickly.  Thank you again for educating us and helping prepare us for the exam!   Both of you were friendly, very well spoken, presented the material clearly and really seemed interested in our questions and opinions.  We’re fortunate to have the SIG team as an invaluable resource.  

Best regards,  

Daniel Terrones
Assistant Chief Engineer
PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC
San Francisco, CA 94105


March 17, 2016
Beka & Monica,
Thank you so much for taking such good care of us.
Our class yesterday was much better than anything I had taken in the past.
I’m bummed I didn’t get to work with all of you on the 73 Tremont LEED project, but I do hope we can work together on another project soon.
Thanks again I was able to access the flash cards and I’m in the process of printing them out.
Have a wonderful afternoon!
Jennie
Colliers International


November 12, 2015
“Thank you for taking the time to partner with BOMA to provide us with such a beneficial training course. The course was taught in a manner that has provided in depth materials to help successfully work towards passing the exam. If the course is offered again, I will highly recommend it to my network.”
K.H.
Assistant Property Manager
Minneapolis, MN


November 2, 2015

“Thank you so much – I feel so supported!! …I’ve just started getting back into this and what you sent below couldn’t be more perfect timing!! I’ll let you know if I have issues or questions, but for now, THANK YOU!!” –

S.G.
Property Manager
Shorenstein Realty Services, L.P.
Santa Clara, CA


August 17, 2015
I took a LEED GA prep class from Jason in the spring at Oregon State and it was fantastic. I passed my GA exam and am really interested in taking my BD+C. I found that the best preparation for me was the six practice tests I was able to take… I aced the [Green Associate] test because of you guys.
J.N.
Construction Industry
Portland, Oregon


May 1, 2015
Good morning,
Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to participate in one of your classes. It was very helpful.
Thanks again
E.S.
Architect
Atlanta, GA


March 31, 2015
Thanks for all your help!  I passed the Green Associate exam.
Next will be AP….
J.M.
Chief Engineer
Brookfield Office Properties
Washington, DC


March 23, 2015
I very much enjoyed the class and came away feeling confident that with some study, I can pass. Overall, I was very impressed.
Thank you,
D.E.


July 8, 2014
Michael,
I have to say the class definitely helped me in passing the test. I have already signed up for the BOMA LEED AP O&M class in September.
Thanks,
D.M.


June 22, 2014
Hi Asa,
I want to let you know that I passed my LEED AP BD+C exam with flying colors! Thank you for assisting me in this journey. Your insight to sustainability and your passion and willingness to teach put me in the right direction. The dedication and time really paid off. Thanks again.
Sincerely,
J.M.


June 16, 2014
Charlie,
I hope all is well. Better late than never. I took the LEED Green Associate test this past Saturday and passed. I would like to pursue LEED AP O+M. Do you offer classes for this? What are my next steps?
Thank you,
R.C.
CEM, CDSM, LEED Green Associate
Consultant | Administration
1585 Broadway | New York, NY


June 9, 2014
Monica,
Thanks for your help.
The exam prep materials you guys gave us were great and I did better this morning on the real thing than any of your practice tests.
G.M.
Associate, Property Operations
Paramount Group
Washington, DC


June 9, 2014
To Rob,
I passed my LEED AP O&M exam. Thank you for the study matrix it really did help.
S.D.
LEED AP O&M.
Mobile Engineer,
JLL Engineering Services


June 4, 2014
To my friends at SIG:
Many thanks for all of your help in preparing for the LEED AP O&M Exam. I could not have done it without your help in answering questions, and providing insights, not to mention the study material. Wanted to let you know that I took the exam today…………………………… and passed it!
Hope to meet you whenever you are in the DC Metro area!
Cheers!
Kathleen
Principal
Tech Horizons


June 4, 2014
Good afternoon SIG Team,
Quick note to thank you for the class and the great materials. I am pleased to report that I successfully passed the LEED Green Associate exam yesterday.
Best,
Andrea
Senior Real Estate Manager
CBRE | Asset Services
Redmond, WA


May 29, 2014 | Free Study Session
Hi Rob,
Thank you for taking the time to review the exam material with us. There were several things that you covered which gave me clarity. I took all the test exams and found them to be very tough. I’ve had to take them at least twice to reach the minimum 80%. I hope the actual exam pulls from these 700 questions, or it will really challenge me. I find the questions tricky.
Thanks again for giving us an edge.
Best regards,
V.R.
The Simpson Organization


May 21, 2014
“Thank you Asa, you are an excellent teacher.”
H.W.


May 21, 2014
To Asa,
“Thank you much! Enjoy your teaching method and pace!”
J.S.


April 30, 2014
To Asa,
“Thank you. Your presentation skills are exceptional. Precise and you kept me engaged. Great job! Thanks.”
J.B.


April 15, 2014
Asa,
…“Your class was a major factor in helping retain the information needed on the exam”.
D.T.
Project Engineer
Sprig Electric


March 13, 2014
Monica,
I was in the BOMA LEED Green Associate Exam Prep class that you lead on February 25th and on Tuesday, I took the exam and passed! I just wanted to say thank you as the prep class was tremendously helpful.
Thanks again,
B.H., EIT
Assistant Project Manager
Mayberry Electric, Inc.


August 12, 2013
Jason,
I just wanted to let you know that myself as well as John Denbo and Andy VanWaadenburg all passed the LEED Green Associate exam on 7-31. I know that we all feel that this accomplishment is in large part due to all the resources that were available to us through Sustainable Investment Group.
We are now ready to take on the next challenge and work toward our goal of receiving the LEED AP accreditation. Can you let us know what you can help us with along the way? Do you offer a seminar similar to the one you presented to us for the LEED Green Associate seminar? I believe that you mentioned you could help us to gain the required job experience that we need in order to test for the LEED AP accreditation. We actually do have a job starting very soon that will be shooting for a LEED Silver certification, however neither John nor myself will be part of the team on that job.
Thanks again, and I look forward to hearing from you, Gary
Gary Drummer, LEED Green Associate
Superintendent
Riis Borg Construction Co.


May 15, 2013
Charlie,
Ok. I think if I can pass the test, it’s a testament of your system and your leadership in teaching this class.
Thanks.
Best Regards,
Philip Yee, Managing Director – BlackRock


October 26, 2011
Thanks to Jason Kiefer, LEED AP, BD+C, ID+C, O+M, Homes & Principal at SIG, – our LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Class went exactly as planned and the efficiency in which Kiefer’s presentation aligned himself and the USGBC with the intent on delivering Green Building, LEED Fundamentals and the Green Associate Course with a style all his own. Great Job Jason……
Greg Brandt
Founding Principal at Gebrandt Entertainment Corp.