Association For Facilities Engineering

Description

This credential is designed to validate that the certified person possesses the professional expertise and knowledge required to successfully perform plant and facilities supervisor activities.

Requirements

There are two CPE Certification Categories. The first is the CPE category A. With this certification you are eligible if you have a minimum of four years in management in plant/facility engineering or six years in the field overall with a four-year degree in engineering, architecture or a related field.

If you do NOT have a degree you must have minimum of six years in management in plant/facility engineering or eight years in the field overall.

With the CPE Category B, You are eligible if you have a minimum of four years experience as a registered professional engineer. Category B applicants are exempt from the examination. A copy of your PE license is required with submission of your CPE B application.

Fees

$275 for AFE member and $460 for non-members. Testing fee: $45 per initial exam.

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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

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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Associated Air Balance Council

Description

TBEs oversee technical operations of the company; review and certify test and balance reports; and provide supervision and training of technicians. The requirements for certification include:

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years test and balance experience, or graduation from a four (4) year engineering school; three (3) years experience as a test and balance technician; and a passing score on the Test and Balance Engineer’s examination.

Fees

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Associated Air Balance Council Commissioning Group

Description

The Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) has administered a successful commissioning certification program for Test and Balance Engineers. The AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) was established in 2004 as a separate non-profit association dedicated to advancing professional, independent commissioning services through education, training, and certification of qualified providers.

Through a detailed application and examination process, the CxA designation is awarded to successful candidates, providing a meaningful commissioning credential so that owners can be confident when selecting a qualified provider.

CxA qualifications are focused on HVAC and control systems. With respect to the commissioning of electrical and other systems, the CxA may or may not have the expertise on staff but will often team with other professionals to address all systems being commissioned.

Requirements

Candidates for certification must be a registered architect (AIA), or a licensed professional engineer (P.E.), or a certified Test and Balance Engineer (TBE).

Fees

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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