GBES Reviews

I passed my LEED AP BD+C test thanks to GBES and their practice exams. I've also taken some continuing education courses with them, and it was a breeze. Super professional team!

Totally unprofessional. The videos are filled with background noise. You got dogs barking, folks cooking, and all sorts of random stuff going on, which messes up the audio so you end up missing words. It's super distracting!

GBES serves as a solid tool for prepping for the WELL exam. I went through the WELL V2 beta test. Even though the review questions from GBES don’t perfectly match the real exam, they definitely boosted my confidence when tackling the actual WELL AP questions, as the review jogged my memory on a bunch of key info. I ended up scoring 187 (93.5%).

The practice exams are fantastic for building confidence. Repeating those practice tests is a smart way to get ready for the big day.

Now, I do have a couple of suggestions for improvement:
1. The WELL V2 exam features many application-based questions, particularly those that involve calculations. I felt this was a gap in the practice since most questions were more straightforward and pulled directly from the text, making the application questions in the real exam feel tougher.

2. I noticed a few typos in the WELL review questions and answers, but that’s just a minor detail.

I successfully passed the LEED AP BD+C exam on my first attempt on Feb 2, 2020. Let me tell ya, it ain't a walk in the park; you gotta hit the books hard and really grasp the material. The GBES LEED sample questions were super helpful, but they alone won't cut it. They give you a solid idea, but I went through those sample questions countless times, focusing on each credit. After finishing each credit, I tackled a pool of 100 mixed questions over 20 times. I wrapped up the exam in 90 minutes, took a 30-minute review, and scored 185, acing 3 credit domains. It's crucial to study thoroughly and comprehend every single credit. Plus, you gotta analyze and compare credits that share similar concepts. Remember, about 80-85% of the questions are about understanding, not just rote memorization. Best of luck to ya!

GBES offered a broad selection of LEED CEUs for my LEED GA recertification. The courses were engaging and pertinent, plus the GBES site was simple to navigate. All in all, the recertification journey was way smoother because of what GBES provided.

I strongly suggest checking out GBES Study resources and Practice Exams. They truly assisted me in nailing my LEED Green Associate Exam on the first try with a score of [194/200]. Big thanks and keep doing what you do!

Feedback: The quizzes were really useful. I aced my LEED exam with a super high score. Just one thing to mention, though. Even though I passed all the practice tests, my CE hours didn’t get logged. You gotta simplify this process.

I'm really pleased with the variety of CE webinars and other resources available for my LEED AP certification. The team is friendly and knows their stuff. Definitely worth a shoutout!

I really liked the bundle of six practice tests! The option to generate more quizzes based on specific subjects is what earns this a five-star rating from me. I aced my exam!

I really liked the way the material was presented. This course just touches on how we, as designers, can shift our mindset towards human-centered design. I'm excited about diving into this field.

The descriptions provided are really not in line with what’s in the USGBC, and I’ve noticed several mistakes in their flash cards where they mix up terms and ask the same question over and over but with different answers each time. Plus, their videos lack the right text and visuals on the screen while the narration goes on, and there’s no PDF to download, so you end up having to pause and rewind a bunch just to jot down notes.

Amazing! This is the top spot for CE hours. I've been utilizing it for the last 3 years and can't imagine looking elsewhere. The crew is super responsive, polite, and really helpful.

I managed to pass both the Green Associate and AP exam on my first attempt. There are plenty of resources available for various learning styles. The practice tests are really helpful too!

I've been utilizing GBES courses for the Exam and CMP since 2013, and I couldn't be more pleased. All the courses I've bought are stored in my account, and having GBES report to the USGBC is super useful. Big thanks to everyone involved!

Regrettably, my experience wasn't great with GBES. The resources I used weren't consistently current, and there were times when the study materials had discrepancies. When I reached out to GBES for assistance, they just pointed me to the manual. Plus, after I passed the exam, I got the sense that the study materials didn't really match the exam questions. GBES focuses a lot on numbers and calculations, but the exam leans more towards definitions.