Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Description

Globally preferred by employers, the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential denotes proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection, and deterrence. Members with the CFE credential experience professional growth and quickly position themselves as leaders in the global anti-fraud community. In fact, the ACFE’s 2008 Compensation Guide for Anti-Fraud Professionals reveals that CFEs earn 22% more than non-CFEs in similar jobs.

Requirements

1. Be an Associate member of the ACFE in good standing.  If you are not already an Associate member of the ACFE, you must first become a member to pursue the CFE credential.

2. Submit the CFE Exam application with proof of education and professional recommendations.

3. Pass the CFE Exam. The CFE Exam is a Windows-based program that tests your knowledge and expertise in the four primary areas of fraud examination: Fraudulent Financial Transactions, Legal Elements of Fraud, Investigation Methods, and Criminology and Ethics.

• Click here to learn more about the CFE Exam and how to prepare to take it.

4. Gain final approval from the certification committee and become a CFE. You will officially become a CFE once your exam and credentials are approved by the certification committee. Those who have attained the CFE credential will be invoiced at the CFE dues rate upon annual membership renewal.

Fees

US $250

International Erosion Control Association

Description

The CPESC or the CPSWQ designation identifies specialists who have met established standards of expertise, experience and knowledge. Through a process of peer review and written exams available during the IECA Annual Conference and Expo and local events, pre-approved applicants can obtain certification.

Requirements

1. Earn a BS degree or higher plus three years of professional level experience in the soil erosion and sediment control profession
2. Complete seven years or more of professional level experience in the erosion and sediment control profession.

Fees

US$185 for individual members of IECA or SWCS

US$200 for nonmembers of IECA or SWCS

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The Association of State Floodplain Managers

Description

The role of the nation’s floodplain managers is expanding due to increases in disaster losses, the emphasis being placed upon mitigation to alleviate the cycle of damage-rebuild-damage, and a recognized need for professionals to adequately address these issues. Floodplain managers come from a variety of curricula and backgrounds; there is no college-level degree program for floodplain management. This certification program will lay the foundation for ensuring that highly qualified individuals are available to meet the challenge of breaking the damage cycle and stopping its negative drain on the nation’s human, financial, and natural resources.

ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) This certification is awarded by the ASFPM directly to individuals who apply and successfully pass the exam, demonstrating their knowledge of the basic national standards and programs of floodplain management, but who reside or work in states where ASFPM accredited certification is not available.

ASFPM approved State Exam Certified Floodplain Manger (CFM) This certification is also awarded by ASFPM, where the state, chapter or other entity has developed an ASFPM approved state specific exam which is tailored to the standards and programs of that state, but where ASFPM continues to perform the administrative work for that state.

This certification is awarded directly by a state, ASFPM chapter, state agency, or state or regional association that has been accredited by the ASFPM Certification Board of Regents (CBOR) in accordance with the CFM Program Charter. This certification, although issued by the appropriate state or other entity, is entitled to include a statement that it is “ASFPM accredited”.

Requirements

The ASFPM CFM Program is directed toward individuals from widely varying occupations, interests, and educational backgrounds who have routine floodplain management duties. This includes representatives from the following groups; community/state/federal officials, the private sector, academia, interest groups, and private citizens. For the purposes of the ASFPM CFM Program, floodplain management is defined as “Activities and efforts undertaken to reduce flood losses and human suffering and to protect the natural and beneficial values and functions of floodplains.” Anyone can apply and take the ASFPM CFM exam, except those from a state with an accredited state certification program, who must apply for and take that state’s exam. A list of certified state programs is available from the ASFPM website at www.floods.org . Under special circumstances, exceptions may be granted by the state entity for an applicant to take the national exam.

Fees

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Project Management Institute

Description
The PMP credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and skill in leading and directing project teams and in delivering project results within the constraints of schedule, budget and resources.

Requirements

Option 1:

• High school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent
• Minimum five years/60 months unique nonoverlapping
• professional project management experience during which at least 7,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks
• 35 contact hours of formal education

OR

Option 2:

• Bachelor’s degree or global equivalent
• Minimum three years/36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks
• 35 contact hours of formal education

Fees

Computer-based testing (CBT) member $405 € 340
Computer-based testing (CBT nonmember $555 € 465
Paper-based testing (PBT) member $250 € 205
Paper-based testing (PBT) nonmember $400 € 335

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Society of Petroleum Engineers

Description

SPE has established this program to provide a Society-sponsored Petroleum Professional Certification the Middle East, Asia Pacific, United States and other regions that express interest in the program.

The SPE Petroleum Professional Certification Program requires that applicants demonstrate a minimum level of technical knowledge to be certified.

Requirements

1. Experience and training in the engineering community, usually for a minimum of 4 years.
2. An undergraduate engineering degree from an accredited institution.

Fees

$125

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Description

The Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals (ABCEP) administers the Certified Environmental Professional program, which provides environmental professionals who have special qualifications of education, experience and accomplishments with the opportunity to be judged and certified by a board of their peers.  Certification is offered in one of five functional areas:  Environmental Assessment, Environmental Documentation, Environmental Operations, Environmental Planning, or Environmental Research and Education.

Requirements

The applicant must posses a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of nine years of applicable professional environmental experience. Five of the nine years must be in a position of responsible charge and/or responsible supervision.
Responsible charge is defined as: the direction of environmental work by an environmental professional (you) to the extent that successful completion of the work is dependent on your decisions made without advice or approval of others.
Responsible supervision is defined as: the supervision of another professional person’s work by an environmental professional (you) to the extent that you assume the professional responsibility for the work.

A Master’s Degree may be substituted for one year of the nine years of professional experience and a Doctorate may be substituted for two of the nine years of professional experience. However, no such substitution will apply to the requirement for the five years in responsible charge and/or responsible supervision. Degrees claimed must be from a fully accredited college or university (certified transcripts are required).

The written portion of the examination consists of mandatory and elective essay questions designed to test the communication skills and technical experience of the applicant. This is a self-scheduled “take-home” exam. The link above connects you with our current list of questions. The maximum allowable length for each essay is four pages.

The applicant is responsible for getting eight (8) letters of recommendation from peers, clients, and/or supervisors. Members of the Certification Review Board will not know you, so they must make a judgment based on three things — your knowledge (as demonstrated by you in the essays), your background (as described by you in your application) and your qualifications (as described in statements made by your references). Therefore, these letters of reference are an important part of the review.

Fees

$125 non-refundable application fee.

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American Acedemy of Environmental Engineers

Description

The American Academy of Environmental Engineers is dedicated to excellence in the practice of environmental engineering to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare to enable humankind to co-exist in harmony with nature.  Each candidate for certification is required to possess certain minimum qualifications.

Requirements

Engineering Management Certification International

DescriptionThe EMCF examination emphasizes fundamental aspects and principles of engineering management and is designed for early career engineers and other technical professionals.  If you are an early career engineer, scientist, or other technologist intent on entering engineering management on your career path, then the EMCF credential is right for you.
Requirements
To qualify, you must hold a bachelor’s degree or global equivalent in engineering, science, or technology. EMCF certification requires at least three years of engineering practice and passage of the EMCF Exam.  For candidates without a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of education in engineering, science, or technology, plus five years of engineering practice is required to be eligible to sit for the EMCF Exam.  If, however, you hold a Master’s degree or global equivalent in Engineering Management and have less than three (3) years of work experience, you are eligible to sit for the EMCF Exam.

Fees

$700

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Engineering Management Certification International

Description

The EMCP examination draws from empirical knowledge and skill sets of more experienced engineering managers who want to enhance their engineering management experience through professional development.  If you are an experienced engineering professional with management experience, then you are well suited for the EMCP credential.

Requirements

To qualify, you must hold a bachelor’s degree or global equivalent in engineering, science, or technology.  EMCI certification requires at least five consecutive years of engineering practice (i.e., three years of engineering practice and two years of engineering management experience) and passage of the EMCP exam.  The education requirement above can be waived if you have already obtained EMCF Certification.

Fee

$850

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Green Building Certification Institute

Description

LEED Professional Accreditation distinguishes building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED Certification process. LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Green Building Rating System.

The LEED AP credential represents knowledge of the LEED Rating System and its application in practice. LEED APs facilitate the integrated design process and streamline the LEED Certification process.

Requirements

none

Fees

The fee is $300 for national USGBC members and $400 for non-members

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Exam Resources

1. University Of Florida:
   1. http://www.cce.ufl.edu/LEED/precourse.asp
   2. http://www.cce.ufl.edu/LEED/quizzes.asp
2. In The LEED
3. Building Green
4. greenexamprep.com