# GBCI/USGBC publishes LEED v5 exam transition information including beta exam launch dates and LEED v4 exam registration/testing deadlines

LEED Certification  
Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) / U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)  
US, Global

Announced  
May 25, 2026

## Description

The USGBC Help Center article provides the transition timeline from LEED v4-based credential exams to LEED v5 beta exams, including stated beta launch dates and cutoffs for registering/testing under LEED v4 exams. This affects organizations that require LEED credentials for staff qualification or contractual compliance, and informs training and exam scheduling plans to avoid missing v4 testing windows and to prepare for v5 exam content.

## Sources

- Official [LEED v5 exam information - U.S. Green Building Council](https://support.usgbc.org/hc/en-us/articles/29656794179987-LEED-v5-exam-information)