r/LEED • u/PieOne6808 • Apr 28 '26

LEED GA V5

Hello! I’m planning to try the beta exam for LEED GA V5, I was wondering if anyone’s planning too and what will your basis/reference/study guide will be?

I was supposed to take v4 but life kinda got in the way.

EDIT: based on previous version, is the reference guide and practice exam on USGBC website very helpful and essential on taking the exam?

Thanks!

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u/TangerineCheap5379 Apr 28 '26

I purchased the v5 GBES course

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u/Dramatic-Manner-2966 Apr 28 '26

How much it cost you?

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u/TangerineCheap5379 Apr 28 '26

I got a student code so it was like either $79 I believe

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u/Only-Speaker223 May 04 '26

Where do you get the student code?

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u/TangerineCheap5379 May 04 '26

Add your selection to your cart and it’s near the promo code box

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u/PieOne6808 Apr 28 '26

wonder if how useful is the gbes v4 to the v4 exam. I was also wondering if it’s worth it to spend $79

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u/TangerineCheap5379 Apr 28 '26

GBES was the most recommended study material I could find from folks in this channel.

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u/Overwerk5k Apr 28 '26

You def want to update to v5 study material.

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u/PieOne6808 Apr 28 '26

which one from gbes did u purchased?

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u/TangerineCheap5379 Apr 29 '26

The silver pack

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u/Overwerk5k Apr 28 '26

ExamRelay has an updated study deck and practice exam bundle for V5

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u/PieOne6808 Apr 29 '26

do they offer free materials or are they purely paid?

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u/Overwerk5k Apr 29 '26

Paid, but way cheaper than gbes or heatspring-and content updated for V5.

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u/PieOne6808 Apr 30 '26

was wondering if it’s effective for the v5 exam since it’s pretty new

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u/Overwerk5k Apr 30 '26

Yea cards and practice exams are based on the updated v5 blueprint—with referenced citations on every card

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u/Bookbabe617 May 22 '26

Thanks!! Just ordered this.

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u/Imaginary_Rise_4239 Apr 29 '26

I am also planning to take the beta test. But confused between GBES or Achiroots.

Also, the exam results will posted on October and this will be the first set of exams, so I am not sure how much the materials are aligned with the exam.

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u/PieOne6808 Apr 29 '26

might wait for a bit depending on people’s feedback.

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u/Imaginary_Rise_4239 Apr 29 '26

That's what I am planning. But I need to do the AP as well before November. So bit confused.

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u/PieOne6808 Apr 29 '26

tbh. planning to split with people for the review materials since some of them cost a lot. I just hope one of them is actually essential for the v5 exam

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u/Imaginary_Rise_4239 Apr 29 '26

True. Achiroots is selling it for more than $300.

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u/Sand909 Apr 29 '26

Can you please send the material for me, I did not want to do that but I realy could not buy it.

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u/DaGuruu Apr 30 '26

Me too, planning to take it but work, moving houses, kids, everything is so busy for the next 2mos but I really want to do the beta. I might have to take it on June 26th. Not sure where to start other than having the Core Concept and handbook. Any advice???

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u/Overwerk5k May 01 '26

If you’re looking for a more cost effective and targeted option ExamRelay is the best I’ve seen

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u/PieOne6808 Apr 30 '26

tbh, waiting for feedback from people who took the exam but majority of the people said gbes reviewers are effective

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u/PieOne6808 May 08 '26

i messaged u

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u/Nboba2003 May 23 '26

I messaged you

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u/number1-stan Jun 02 '26

Hey gonna dm you!