{"id":7333,"date":"2021-12-17T13:42:28","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T18:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/?page_id=7333"},"modified":"2023-04-14T10:51:41","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T14:51:41","slug":"becoming-a-rep","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/certified-renewable-energy-professional\/becoming-a-rep\/","title":{"rendered":"Becoming a REP\u2122"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

Every certification program offered by AEE is defined by strict standards to ensure the program maintains it’s industry-wide recognition and credibility.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Icon\"\n

Experience<\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t

Discover the relevant experience and educational credentials needed to achieve certification.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Icon\"\n

Training<\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t

Find an approved training program that aligns with the fundamental knowledge base of the program.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Icon\"\n

Application<\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t

Submit your application, schedule and pass the Certification exam.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"icon,\n

Exam<\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t

Confirm your competencies by passing our globally developed certification exams.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tWork Experience & Education Requirements\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 4-year related degree OR Professional Engineer (PE) OR Registered Architect (RA)** \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t AND 2+ Years related* experience \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 2-year associate degree \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t AND 5+ years related* experience \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t NONE \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t AND 10+ years related* experience \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Current Status of Certified Energy Manager (CEM\u00ae) \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr><\/tbody>\n\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t

*Related degree includes engineering, architecture, science, business, or related and related experience includes renewable, alternative energy, biomass, biofuel, solar or related.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Industry\n

In-Training Option for International Candidates Only<\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t

If you are applying for this certification internationally and do not meet one of the eligibility criteria above, you can still apply for an in-training certification, REP-IT. In order to gain the in-training certification, you must attend a REP preparatory training seminar, submit the REP certification application, and pass the REP certification examination. The REP-IT certification is valid for six years, which allows you time to meet the full REP certification eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tTraining Requirements\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

All certification candidates must\u00a0attend a an approved preparatory training program. A preparatory program provides value by giving candidates a high level of understanding across a wide variety of relevant topics.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tComplete your Application\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

Submit your education, experience, and training program information, pay applicable fees, and schedule an exam.<\/p>\n\t\t