What are the eligibility criteria?

Please note the eligibility criteria applies only to obtaining the certification and does not preclude you from attending the course.

CEM

Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

*Related experience in energy engineering or energy management.       

** OR equivalent degree

Energy Manager in Training Option

If you do not meet one of the eligibility criteria above, you can still apply for the Energy Manager In-Training certification, EMIT. In order to gain the in-training certification, you must attend a CEM course, submit the EMIT certification application, and pass the CEM certification examination. The EMIT certification is valid for six years, which allows you time to meet the full CEM certification eligibility requirements. To learn more about the upgrade process please click here.

CMVP

Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

CMVP In-Training Option

If you do not meet one of the eligibility criteria above, you can still apply for the in-training certification, CMVP-IT. In order to gain the in-training certification, you must attend a CMVP course, submit the CMVP-IT certification application, and pass the CMVP certification examination. The CMVP-IT certification is valid for six years, which allows you time to meet the full CMVP certification eligibility requirements. To learn more about the upgrade process please click here.

CEA

Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

*Related experience in energy auditing and/or participating in a team doing energy assessments.

CEA In-Training Option

If you do not meet one of the eligibility criteria above, you can still apply for an in-training certification, CEA-IT. In order to gain the in-training certification, you must attend a CEA course, submit the CEA-IT certification application and pass the CEA certification examination. The CEA-IT certification is valid for six years, which allows you time to meet the full CEA certification eligibility requirements. To learn more about the upgrade process please click here.

CBCP

Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

*Related degree in science, engineering, architecture, business, law, finance, or related field and related experience in facilities management HVAC or process engineering design, construction project management, electrical/controls design, installation or operations, testing, adjusting and balancing, or building commissioning.

CBCP In-Training Option

If you do not meet one of the eligibility criteria above, you can still apply for an in-training certification, CBCP-IT. In order to gain the in-training certification, you must attend a CBCP course, submit the CBCP-IT certification application and pass the CBCP certification examination. The CBCP-IT certification is valid for six years, which allows you time to meet the full CBCP certification eligibility requirements. To learn more about the upgrade process please click here.

CIEP

Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

*Related degree in technology, plant engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical/electrical engineering and related experience in manufacturing or industrial facilities or plant facilities operations.

** OR equivalent degree

CIEP in Training Option

If you do not meet one of the eligibility criteria above, you can still apply for an in-training certification, CIEP-IT. In order to gain the in-training certification, you must attend a CIEP preparatory training seminar or obtain a degree from an approved training provider, submit the CIEP-IT certification application under step two below, and pass the CIEP certification examination. The CIEP-IT certification is valid for six years, which allows you time to meet the full CIEP certification eligibility requirements. To learn more about the upgrade process please click here.

CAP

Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

*Related experience in energy/carbon management.

CAP in Training Option

If you do not meet one of the eligibility criteria above, you can still apply for an in-training certification, CAP-IT. In order to gain the in-training certification, you must attend a CAP preparatory training seminar or obtain a degree from an approved training provider, submit the CAP-IT certification application under step two below, and pass the CAP certification examination. The CAP-IT certification is valid for six years, which allows you time to meet the full CAP certification eligibility requirements. To learn more about the upgrade process please click here.

50001 CP

Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

*Related experience requires experience in both energy engineering/ energy projects and energy management systems. Individuals undertaking the certification examination will be expected to have a strong understanding in all aspects of energy management that would be typically encountered in a reasonably large commercial building. Persons holding CEM or CEA certification or similar could be reasonably expected to have the level of technical knowledge required. Candidates will also be expected to have a reasonably strong understanding of the structure of ISO management standards and their application in organizations. This is NOT intended as an introduction certification to ISO 50001 or as an introduction to energy management.

** OR equivalent degree/ qualification

50001 CP in Training Option

If you do not meet one of the eligibility criteria above, you can still apply for an in-training certification, 50001CP-IT. In order to gain the in-training certification, you must attend a 50001 CP preparatory training seminar or obtain a degree from an approved training provider, submit the 50001CP-IT certification application under step two below, and pass the 50001CP certification examination. The 50001CP-IT certification is valid for six years, which allows you time to meet the full 50001 CP certification eligibility requirements. To learn more about the upgrade process please click here.