The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), founded in 1977, is dedicated to advancing energy efficiency and sustainability through education, professional certification, and industry standards.
Which Certification is Right for Me?
At AEE, we’re here to help you navigate your options and find the certification that aligns with your goals. Wherever you want to specialize, we’ll help you take the next step with confidence and clarity.
Do you have a 4-year college degree?
Are you comfortable solving algebraic equations?
Yes
You can still attend the Certified Energy Manager training and take the CEM exam. If you pass the exam, you’ll earn the Energy Manager in Training (EMIT) designation until you gain enough experience for full CEM certification.
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AEE's Certified Energy Manager® (CEM®)
Explore our Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification. The CEM is internationally recognized as the gold standard in energy management and explores topics including decarbonization, saving energy, energy policy, energy auditing, and making buildings more efficient.
This certification is ideal for professionals who optimize energy performance across various settings, including experienced energy managers, energy consultants, engineers, facility managers, sustainability directors, and building owners and managers seeking to validate their extensive experience and knowledge in the field.
What Other Certifications Can I Explore?
Wherever you're passion lies in energy, our certification programs provide the knowledge and recognition you need to excel. Explore the certifications below to find the right fit for your path in the energy industry.
Energy Efficiency Practitioner
(EEP)
The Energy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP) certification is for professionals interested in a career path in the energy industry or current professionals wishing to transition to the energy sector.
This certification is for professional Managers or Technicians who engage in facility and building management, maintenance, and operations or for people looking to switch their careers into the energy industry.
Business Energy Professional (BEP)
The Business Energy Professional (BEP) certification helps professionals discern important energy decisions that affect the organization’s energy-consuming systems, how these systems affect productivity and how these decisions can affect the organization’s financial profitability and bottom line.
The BEP is designed for energy managers, sustainability directors, facility executives, and financial analysts who oversee energy efficiency initiatives, justify projects, and align energy management with business goals.
Start Your Profitable Career in Energy
Whatever certification you choose, AEE is here to support your journey every step of the way. Explore additional certification options or discover how joining our global community can accelerate your career in the energy industry.
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