Which CMP requirement is accurate regarding hours for Green Associates and LEED APs?

• A. Green Associates must earn 10 hours, and LEED APs must earn 20 hours.
• B. Green Associates must earn 15 hours (3 LEED-specific) and LEED APs must earn 30 hours (6 LEED-specific) plus 6 hours for each additional specialty.
• C. Green Associates must earn 15 hours; LEED APs must earn 20 hours.
• D. There is no CMP requirement.

Answer: (B)

Continuing education hours for credential maintenance require different amounts based on the credential level and the number of specialties you hold. Green Associates must complete 15 CMP hours, and at least 3 of those hours must be LEED-specific. For LEED APs, the requirement is 30 CMP hours, with a minimum of 6 LEED-specific hours, and you must add 6 hours for each additional LEED specialty you hold beyond the first.

This setup makes sense because it ensures Green Associates stay current with a focused amount of LEED-related learning, while LEED APs have a higher baseline to reflect their advanced credential and the breadth added by multiple specialties. The extra 6 hours per additional specialty ensures that each new specialty brings proportionate ongoing LEED-focused education.

The other options don’t fit the policy: they either propose different totals or omit the requirement for LEED-specific hours or for specialties, which are essential parts of maintaining credentials.