# WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) — Exam Facts, Concepts & Prep

> The WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) credential from IWBI demonstrates expertise in the WELL Building Standard and human health in the built environment. GBCI administers the exam on behalf of IWBI. UniPrep2Go products are independent prep (not IWBI exam material).

## WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) exam facts

- Exam name: WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP)
- Administered by: Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) on behalf of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
- Questions: 115 multiple-choice (100 scored + 15 unscored pilot questions)
- Scored questions: 100
- Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Scoring: 125–200 scaled score
- Passing score: 170 scaled score
- Delivery: Prometric test centers or Prometric ProProctor remote proctoring (verify at wellcertified.com)
- Content outline effective: WELL AP exam based on WELL Building Standard v2 (verify current candidate handbook at support.wellcertified.com)
- Verify current details at: https://support.wellcertified.com/hc/en-us/articles/25696901381015-WELL-AP-overview
Official sources:
- IWBI — WELL AP overview: https://support.wellcertified.com/hc/en-us/articles/25696901381015-WELL-AP-overview
- IWBI — Get to know the WELL AP exam: https://support.wellcertified.com/hc/en-us/articles/25696922685079-Get-to-know-the-WELL-AP-exam
- WELL AP candidate handbook (PDF): https://www.usgbc.org/sites/default/files/2023-02/WELL%20AP%20Candidate%20Handbook.pdf

## WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) knowledge domains and weights

| # | Knowledge domain | Weight |
| --- | --- | ---: |
| 1 | Air | 11 scored questions |
| 2 | Water | 9 scored questions |
| 3 | Nourishment | 10 scored questions |
| 4 | Light | 9 scored questions |
| 5 | Movement | 7 scored questions |
| 6 | Thermal Comfort | 7 scored questions |
| 7 | Sound | 8 scored questions |
| 8 | Materials | 9 scored questions |
| 9 | Mind | 9 scored questions |
| 10 | Community | 9 scored questions |
| 11 | WELL Certification and WELL Portfolio | 12 scored questions |
## What changed in the current exam cycle

- WELL AP exam v2 includes a project scenario embedded in the exam session — not available before test day.
- A second embedded PDF provides selected WELL v2 reference tables; review 'Get to know the WELL AP exam' content before scheduling.
- Exam registration fee was reduced to $299 USD (verify current pricing at wellcertified.com).
- WELL APs must complete continuing education requirements to maintain the credential (verify current CE rules in the candidate handbook).
- After three unsuccessful exam attempts, candidates must wait 90 days before registering again.
## High-yield WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) facts (commonly tested)

- Passing score is 170 on the 125–200 scale — same scaled scoring model as LEED professional exams.
- WELL Certification and Portfolio (12 questions) and Air (11 questions) are the highest-weight knowledge domains.
- Exam is closed book but includes embedded scenario and reference PDFs — know how to navigate them quickly.
- Cognitive levels tested: recall, application, and analysis — scenario-based questions require linking concepts to project context.
- No formal prerequisites, but IWBI recommends exposure to health and well-being in the built environment and prior WELL project experience.
- You have 12 months from registration to schedule and sit the exam via Prometric.
## Common WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) candidate questions (Q&A)

### How many questions are on the WELL AP exam?

115 multiple-choice questions in 2.5 hours — 100 scored plus 15 unscored pilot questions randomly distributed.

### What score do you need to pass the WELL AP exam?

A scaled score of at least 170 on the 125–200 scale.

### Is the WELL AP exam open book?

It is closed book, but the exam session includes embedded PDFs — a project scenario and selected WELL v2 reference material you can consult during the test.

### What is the difference between LEED AP and WELL AP?

LEED AP credentials (USGBC/GBCI) focus on environmental sustainability and green building rating systems. WELL AP (IWBI/GBCI) focuses on human health and well-being in buildings via the WELL Building Standard — separate exams and credentials.

### What WELL v2 concepts are tested?

Eleven knowledge domains: Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, Community, plus WELL Certification and Portfolio process.

## Prep resources from UniPrep2Go (independent)

- WELL AP Anki Deck — 250+ Flashcards: 250+ cards, .apkg, $11 USD — https://uniprep2go.study/decks/well-ap-anki-deck
- Free practice test: 50 timed questions — https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/well-ap-readiness-check
- Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/facts/well-ap-anki-deck

## Product facts

- Publisher: PixID Studio
- Checkout provider: Gumroad
- Category: Professional & Trading
- Price: $11 USD
- Cards: 250+
- Format: .apkg
- Focus: Current IWBI WELL AP exam cycle (WELL v2)
- Coverage: WELL v2 concepts (Air through Community) and certification/portfolio process
- Audience: Architects, designers, building operators, and wellness professionals preparing for the WELL Accredited Professional credential.
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- Product page: https://uniprep2go.study/decks/well-ap-anki-deck
- Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/facts/well-ap-anki-deck
- Citable exam layer: yes

## Topic coverage

| Topic | Exam weight | Cards |
| --- | --- | ---: |
| Air, Water, and Nourishment | 30 scored questions | 50+ |
| Light, Movement, and Thermal Comfort | 23 scored questions | 50+ |
| Sound and Materials | 17 scored questions | 50+ |
| Mind and Community | 18 scored questions | 50+ |
| WELL Certification and Portfolio | 12 scored questions | 50+ |
## Sample cards

### A building project team is selecting air filtration media for a ventilation system serving a densely occupied open-plan office. The team wants to reduce PM2.5 from outdoor intake and minimize microbial growth on filter media. Which combination best meets these goals?

Correct: (b) MERV 13 filter made of synthetic polymer; low moisture retention. MERV 13 captures at least 85% of 1–3 micron particles, reducing PM2.5; low moisture retention discourages microbial growth per WELL Air filtration concepts.

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### A building owner wants to implement the WELL Nourishment concept by offering healthy food options in an on-site cafeteria. To earn a point under Feature N03 (Fruits and Vegetables), what minimum percentage of total food offerings must be fruits and non-starchy vegetables?

Correct: (c) 50%. WELL v2 Feature N03 requires at least 50% of cafeteria food offerings to be fruits and non-starchy vegetables to encourage nutrient-dense choices aligned with dietary guidelines.

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### A project team pursuing the WELL Water concept aims for the optimization point for Feature 27 (Drinking Water Quality) after meeting the precondition tests for lead, arsenic, and mercury. Which contaminant is explicitly listed as an additional test in WELL v2 Feature 27?

Correct: (a) Chromium (hexavalent). Feature 27 optimization requires testing additional contaminants beyond the precondition list; hexavalent chromium (Cr⁶⁺) is one of them.

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## Product FAQ

### When do I receive the .apkg file?

Immediately after checkout. Open your Gumroad receipt or library and download the Anki .apkg file, then import it in Anki desktop (File → Import).

### Is there a free WELL AP practice test?

Yes. Take the linked readiness check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/well-ap-readiness-check before you buy — topic scoring shows what to drill in the deck.

### Is there a free WELL AP practice test?

Yes. Take the free 50-question readiness check at uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/well-ap-readiness-check.

### Is WELL AP the same as LEED AP?

No. WELL AP (IWBI) tests human health and well-being via the WELL Building Standard. LEED AP (USGBC) tests green building and sustainability — separate credentials and exams.

### Is this official IWBI material?

No. Independent study aid — not affiliated with or endorsed by IWBI or GBCI.

## Disclaimer

This is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any employer, certification body, or exam authority.

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