Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics

Description

Certification is a voluntary process, which validates an individual’s qualifications in a specific field of professional practice. It demonstrates to employers, clients, and peers the individual’s knowledge and experience and signifies his or her commitment to continued excellence in professional practice. In addition, it increases visibility, builds credibility, and validates expertise with those outside the profession.

Requirements

The Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) [or Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP)] is the designation for professional practice. The criteria for certification as a CPE [or CHFP] are:

1. A master’s degree in human factors/ergonomics, or an equivalent educational background in the life sciences, engineering sciences and behavioral sciences to comprise a professional level of ergonomic education.
2. Three(3) years of full-time professional practice in human factors/ergonomics.
3. A passing score on the CPE/CHFP written examination. There are two written examinations for BCPE certification, one for the CPE [CHFP] credential (AEP/AHFP candidates take part I of the CPE/CHFP written examination

A person who has graduated from an accredited IEA Federated Society human factors/ergonomics degree program (e.g., a program accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society or the Ergonomics Society) is not required to take Part I of the exam.

Fees

Application Fee: U.S. $100.00
Examination Fee: U.S. $250.00
Annual Maintenance Fee: U.S. $125.00

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