After you’ve scheduled your exam, we generally recommend that you start studying 2-3 months before your exam date. For a refresher on the content covered on the exam, see Get to know the WELL AP exam. Only processes related to WELL v2 are assessable. WELL beta features are not assessable.

You will not be expected to memorize the material covered by the exam, but to demonstrate an ability to apply this material in practical contexts. Sometimes this calls for recall of key knowledge, at other times, your ability to refer to it in developing recommendations and implementing strategies. Keep reading for study tips and a selection of resources to help you accomplish your goals!

Use this basic outline as a starting point

1. Study pages 1-10 of the WELL Building Standard, v2 with Q4 2020 addenda. 

2. Study the Q4 2020 WELL Certification Guidebook.

3. Begin studying concept by concept, taking note of the appendices throughout each concept, and referring to the performance verification guidebook to familiarize yourself with the verification methods for those performance-based concepts (e.g., Air, Water, Light, Sound).

4. Refer to the Q4 2020 WELL Portfolio Guidebook as you progress through the concepts as well.

Here are some other tips that you may find helpful

1. Refer to the Get To Know The New WELL AP Exam resource that maps out all the knowledge domains or knowledge that the exam aims to confirm an individual has to pass the exam and begin practicing as a WELL AP. The embedded content that will be available as a reference during the exam is found on pages 8-14 of this resource.

2. Ensure you know which features are preconditions and optimizations.

3. Ensure you know how to calculate a WELL score.

4. Ensure you know which features require which type of verification method and or documentation.

5. Refer to this digital glossary while you study and consider making flashcards and/or playing a matching game with terms and definitions.

Additional study resources

There are also several free or paid resources available to help you prepare for your exam, including study guides and practice tests. Note that third-party WELL AP study materials are not developed, endorsed or evaluated by IWBI.

IWBI resources

• Exam prep video and materials (free)

• WELL AP 3 Month Study Guide

Third-party resources

• GBES WELL AP practice tests

• GBRI 30-question mock exam (free)

• GBRI WELL AP question bank and mock exams

• Greenstep WELL AP study guide

Please contact the third parties directly with any questions or concerns regarding their resources:

• GBES: https://www.gbes.com/contact-us/ 

• GBRI: https://www.gbrionline.org/contact-us/

• Greenstep: https://www.buildinggreen.com/contact