GRESB AP FAQ

The GRESB AP exam can be purchased within the GRESB Shop (https://go.learngresb.com/shop). The shop accepts credit card payment in either Euros or USD. You may choose your preferred currency depending on exchange rates and any conversion fees applied by your card issuer.

You can request an invoice by reaching out to [email protected]. Due to tax regulations, we cannot issue invoices to companies.

Individuals who purchased the AP exam via the GRESB AP shop can request a receipt of payment by reaching out to [email protected].

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

Organizations who want to purchase multiple exams at once should reach out to [email protected].

Please email [email protected]. A member of the team will look into your AP benefits as a GRESB Partner and proceed accordingly.

When you purchase the exam(s), please enter the email addresses and contact information for each individual that intends to access the exam. If at a later point you wish to re-assign exam access to another individual, please contact [email protected] to assist with the modification.

Invitation links to the GRESB AP platform expire within one week of receipt. Please make sure to create your account within this timeframe. If the link expires, please contact [email protected] to re-send the invitation.

If you click ‘Forgot password’ but do not receive an email to reset your password, it is possible that you have not yet registered your account. Please be sure to follow the link within your AP invitation email to register. Note that invitation links will expire within one week of receipt. If you are having trouble finding your invitation email, please check your spam folder. If you did not receive an invitation email, please contact [email protected].

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.

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.

The passing score for the GRESB AP – Team Leader exams is 70%. The GRESB AP exam questions all carry the same weight.

In the event of a failed attempt, a single retake is available 48 hours after the initial attempt. You have until the current year’s exam closes in Spring of the following year 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.

You can refer to the GRESB AP Directory for a list of GRESB Accredited Professionals and their associated organizations

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.

Study times vary depending on your existing familiarity level with GRESB. Some examinees may wish to take the exam with minimal studying if they consider themselves experienced GRESB reporters, others may wish to spread their studying over several hours or days to equip themselves. Either way, a well-prepared examinee should find it feasible to complete the exam within 2-3 hours.

The GRESB AP Handbook is only available upon exam purchase. However, the resources page of our website contains many guidance materials – including the GRESB Reference Guide and Scoring Documents, Technical FAQs, and more – that you may find useful for preparing.

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 to three hours, examinees have the flexibility to manage their time throughout the day.

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, the Reporting section, and the Results section.

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.

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

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 annually updated exam to maintain their AP status.

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.

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% discounted rate to ensure their credential remains current.

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

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.

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.

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.