Credentials That Power Your Energy Career
For more than four decades, AEE certifications have set the standard for energy and sustainability professionals worldwide.
Founded in 1977, the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) advances energy efficiency, decarbonization, and sustainable practices through education, professional certification, and industry leadership. With over 32,000 active certifications globally, AEE credentials are trusted by employers, governments, and institutions to validate expertise and drive measurable impact across the energy sector. Learn more about AEE aquí.
What an AEE Certification Can Do for You
Advance Your Career
Stand out with globally recognized credentials that signal credibility, competence, and leadership to employers and decision-makers.
Lead With Confidence
Build practical, real-world expertise to design, implement, and manage high-impact energy and sustainability initiatives.
Create Measurable Impact
Deliver results that matter, lowering costs, reducing emissions, and improving performance for organizations and communities.
Acreditado y reconocido en todo el mundo
AEE's internationally accredited programs, including the CEM and CEA, meet global standards and are recognized in over 100 countries. Organizations and agencies worldwide use these certifications to build their energy efficiency programs.
Path to Certification
Step 1: Meet Eligibility Requirements
Every AEE certification requires a specific combination of education and professional experience.
- Requirements Vary: Eligibility differs for each certification.
- "In-Training" Option: If you don't yet meet the full requirements, you can still apply and receive the "In-Training" designation, giving you time to gain the necessary experience or education.
Step 2: Complete Required Training
All certification candidates must attend an approved training program*.
- Mandatory Program: You must complete an approved training course from AEE or an authorized partner.
- Core Knowledge: This training ensures all candidates achieve a foundational understanding of the wide variety of topics covered by the certification's body of knowledge.
*Select certifications do not require a mandatory training program. Please read the requirements for each certification.
Step 3: Apply and Take the Exam
Once your education, experience, and training are documented, you're ready to apply.
- Submit Your Application: Document your qualifications, submit your application, and pay the applicable certification fees.
- Schedule Your Exam: Live exams are held following in-person training. AEE also offers the flexibility to schedule and take the exam remotely (online) at your convenience.
Which Certification Fits Your Goals?
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.
Gestión y Eficiencia Energética
Concéntrese en estrategias, procesos, sistemas y tecnologías para ayudar a eliminar, reducir, compensar o administrar el uso de energía para ahorrar costos de energía.
Gerente de energía certificado
(CEM)
Energy management professionals who optimize the energy performance of a facility, building, or industrial plant.
Profesional de energía comercial
(BEP)
Business energy professionals who understand and can justify energy-saving projects and the business side of energy management.
Practicante de Eficiencia Energética
(EEP)
Entry level professionals engaged in energy efficiency, energy management or operations of a facility or building.
Profesional Certificado en Energía Industrial
(CIEP)
Industrial energy professionals who ensure that industrial plants and manufacturing facilities are operated and maintained to the highest performance while using the lowest amount of energy possible.
Profesional Certificado en Medición y Verificación
(CMVP)
Profesional certificado en eficiencia de iluminación
(CLEP)
Lighting efficiency professionals who understand a building's lighting requirements based on the occupancy and use of given space, whether the application is illuminating new buildings or retrofitting existing buildings to the most current lighting technologies.
50001 Certified Professional
(50001CP)
Professionals that have the technical knowledge to imlpement and apply the 50001 in a comptent, practical, and professional manner within an organization.
Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems
(50001 CP EnMS)
A professional with the skills, knowledge and performance capability to assist and evaluate companies in meeting the requirements of ISO 50001 applied to energy management.
Auditor líder ISO 50001
(50001 LA)
A qualified candidate who supports the international workforce focused on maximizing the energy savings impact of ISO 50001:2018 implementation in industrial, commercial, and public sector organizations.
Servicio de energía y puesta en marcha
Gain recognition and qualify your knowledge and expertise in auditing, measuring, commissioning, verifying, or maintaining a building’s or facility’s systems.Focus on strategies, processes, systems, and technologies to help eliminate, reduce, offset, or manage energy use to save energy costs.
Auditor Energético Certificado
(CEA)
Energy auditing professionals who undertake energy efficiency assessments of large buildings and industrial facilities.
Profesional certificado en puesta en marcha de edificios
(CBCP)
Building commissioning professionals who ensure that new building systems are designed, installed, tested, and capable of being operated and maintained according to the owner's intent, requirements, and operational needs.
Empresa de puesta en marcha de edificios certificada
(CBCF)
Certification for Companies that demonstrate acceptable knowledge of the principles and practices of building commissioning and prescribed standards of performance and conduct.
Certified Performance Contracting & Funding
(PCF)
Performance contract and funding specialists that can mitigate upfront capital cost barriers to get more critical energy-savings projects funded and completed.
Home Energy Professional Single-Family Energy Auditor
(HEP EA)
An experienceed professional who evaluated the potential health and safety issues, durability, comfort, and energy use of a residential building.
Home Energy Professional Quality Control Inspector
(HEP QCI)
A residential energy efficiency expert who reviews, inspects, and verifies the appropriateness, quality, and completion of energy retrofit work.
Desarrollo sostenible
Concéntrese en estrategias, procesos, sistemas y tecnologías para ayudar a eliminar, reducir, compensar o administrar el uso de energía para ahorrar costos de energía.
Profesional Certificado en Eficiencia de Agua
(CWEP)
Professionals who focus on the area of water management including improving water usage and efficiency in an existing building or implementing a sustainability program that includes water efficiency for their firm or organization.
Profesional de Energías Renovables
(REP)
Energy professionals who have chosen to focus on renewable energy generation, production, and storage, plus the strategies and programs that support sustainable energy technologies.
Profesional Certificado en Desarrollo Sostenible
(CSDP)
Professionals recognized for understanding development practices, applicable policies, technical requirements, program analysis, and financial assessments related to sustainable development.
Profesional de Auditoría de Carbono
(CAP)
Carbon auditing professionals recognized for their specialized knowledge to assist companies and organizations to reduce their cabron foot print.
Solar PV Professional
(SPVP)
Solar professionals with an advanced understanding of solar energy resources, equipment specifications, and operation best practices, enabling them to optimize system design, maximize energy yield, and ensure the financial viability of solar projects.
Ingeniero de construcción ecológica
(GBE)
Awards special recognition to green building, design and construction engineering professionals who have demonstrated a high level of competence for green building related disciplines, as well as laws governing and affecting green building professionals.
Servicios de utilidad
Especialícese en las habilidades y conocimientos útiles en el sector de servicios públicos o para grandes empresas con generación de energía localizada o sistemas de generación distribuida.
Certified Demand Side Manager (CDSM)
Demand-side managers who plan, manage, administer, executes, or supports demand-side management, load management, or demand response programs.
Profesional Certificado en Generación Distribuida
(DGCP)
Distributed generation professionals who have a deep understanding of distributed generation, and combined heat and power engineering principles, technologies, and applications for buildings and facilities, including latest concepts and strategies for renewable energy-focused DG and CHP projects.
Profesional certificado en adquisiciones de energía
(CEP)
Energy procurement professionals focused on buying, selling, trading or marketing energy.
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