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Looking for a GRESB AP? Use the directory to find the official list of individuals who attained the 2024 GRESB AP – Team Leader credential.

GRESB AP Directory

  • The GRESB AP exam can be purchased at http://www.ap.gresb.com/shop

    The 2025 exam will be released in March. Please note that the 2024 version will be available to complete until March 1, 2025

  • The GRESB AP – Team Leader exam (both real estate and infrastructure) consists of three main components: Fundamentals, Reporting, and Results. The exam is open book, and examinees are encouraged to use the GRESB AP Handbook as a reference during the exam. Examinees are allotted a 24-hour window to complete the exam.

  • Upon purchasing the exam, you will receive the comprehensive GRESB AP Handbook, which contains all study materials. Additionally, you can find key information about GRESB on our website and access relevant documents on our resources page. 

  • The GRESB AP Real Estate exam is composed of 80 questions, spread between the three sections: 10 questions in Fundamentals, 30 questions in Reporting, and 40 questions in Results. The Infrastructure exam is composed of 75 questions: 10 questions in Fundamentals, 40 in Reporting, and 25 in Results.

  • Questions can be skipped and returned to later by bookmarking them, provided the section has not been submitted. Upon completion of each section, examinees will be prompted to “Submit section.” Once submitted, answers cannot be revisited or altered.

  • There is a 24-hour window for completion. Although the exam is typically completed within two hours, examinees have the flexibility to manage their time throughout the day.

  • The passing score for both GRESB AP – Team Leader exams is 70%.

  • Successful candidates will obtain a personalized certificate, QR code, and link for LinkedIn use, valid for 12 months from the passing date. Passing the AP – Team Leader exam grants you the title of GRESB Accredited Professional.

  • In the event of a failed attempt, a single retake is available 48 hours after the initial attempt. You have until the 2024 exam closes in Spring 2025 to conduct your retake. If you do not pass on your retake, you will need to purchase another exam if you wish to make further attempts.  

  • After submitting your exam and receiving your score, you will be able to review your results and the questions answered correctly and incorrectly.

  • The GRESB AP exam questions all carry the same weight. The passing score for the GRESB AP – Team Leader exam is 70%. Passing requires answering 70% (53 out of 75 questions) correctly.   

  • Successful candidates will obtain a personalized certificate, QR code, and link for LinkedIn use, valid for 12 months from the passing date. However, successful examinees must take the annual update exam to maintain their AP status.

  • Each year, GRESB Accredited Professionals must take an updated exam aligned with new standards and industry developments to maintain the GRESB AP – Team Leader credential. GRESB Accredited Professionals can access this exam at a 50% discount, ensuring their credential remains current.  

  • You can request an receipt of payment by reaching out to [email protected]. The AP exam is sold to individuals via the shop. Due to tax regulations, we cannot issue invoices to companies.

  • Questions in the exam are drawn at random from a larger question bank, meaning that new attempts will contain a different set of questions.  
     
    In every attempt, the exam will continue to be broken down into three sections: the Fundamentals section with 10 questions, the Reporting section with 35 questions, and the Results section with 30 questions. 

  • A list of GRESB Accredited Professionals and their associated organizations can be found in the GRESB AP Directory. 

  • Purchases of the GRESB AP – Team Leader exam are non-refundable.

  • Each year, the GRESB Assessments evolve to reflect regulatory changes, investor expectations, and advancements in sustainable real assets. The GRESB AP credential must be renewed annually to ensure that accredited professionals stay up to date with the updated GRESB Standards, reporting requirements, and industry best practices. The annual renewal process ensures that GRESB APs continue to provide accurate, high-quality reporting and strategic insights, reinforcing their role as trusted experts in sustainability benchmarking and performance improvement.

  • Your GRESB AP record will remain on the website during the year that your credential is valid. We encourage you to renew your status as a GRESB Accredited Professional to ensure continued recognition and visibility within the GRESB AP network.

  • Yes, the renewal exam must be completed by the time that your current credential expires. The 50% discount is only valid for the following year’s update exam.

  • The renewal exam emphasizes key changes and updates to the GRESB Standards, ensuring GRESB Accredited Professionals remain aligned with the latest industry developments. It covers the complete set of GRESB Standards for the upcoming year.

  • Yes. An updated GRESB AP Handbook, aligned with the latest exam content and updated resources, will be provided upon purchasing your exam seat.

  • In alignment with the GRESB reporting cycle, the updated exam is released annually on March 1st.