After Your Online Training, Consider Becoming Certified:
AEE's Carbon & GHG Reduction Manager Professional Certification Program

AEE's Carbon & GHG Reduction Manager (CRM) program for professional certification...
is designed to provide recognition for professionals who have distinguished themselves as leaders in the growing field of carbon reduction. The designation CRM identifies individuals who have demonstrated high levels of technical expertise in the area of carbon and greenhouse gas emissions management, as well as other energy management and environmental practices. For more details on CRM certification, Click Here.

THE CRM EXAMINATION
In addition to meeting specific educational and experience requirements detailed below, candidates for CRM certification must successfully complete AEE's CRM preparatory training seminar, as well as a four-hour open book exam. Fast Track CRM Preparatory Course for Carbon & GHG Reduction Managers Online Seminar is an approved preparatory vehicle for those wishing to sit for the CRM exam. The exam cannot be administered online. In order to take the exam following completion of your online training seminar, you must first apply for certification. When completing your certification application online, you will have the option to select remote testing for your exam (see instructions below). The cost for applying for CRM certification including taking the exam at a remote testing center is $400 (not included in seminar registration fee).

NEW! YOU CAN NOW TAKE YOUR CRM EXAM AT AN
ACT CERTIFIED REMOTE TESTING CENTER
AEE is now pleased to offer the option to qualified CRM candidates to take the CRM exam at ACT remote testing centers, located throughout the U.S. This option is ideal for those taking the Fast Track CRM Preparatory Course for Carbon & GHG Reduction Managers Online Seminar. The procedure for those wishing to use this option is as follows:

1. CRM applicant completes the online CRM certification application, selecting the remote testing option under "Testing Location." CLICK HERE for the online application.
   
   
2. Applicant submits completed online CRM application to AEE for review.
   
   
3. AEE reviews the application and sends an initial response letter to the applicant, either accepting the application, or requesting additional information if necessary.
   
   
4. Upon initial acceptance, AEE sends the applicant's contact information to the main office for ACT Testing Centers.
   
   (To see a testing center locations map, Click Here; however do not contact the testing center directly. You must be approved for testing by applying through AEE first, and then the testing center will contact you upon your acceptance as a CRM exam candidate.)
   
   
5. ACT Testing Center contacts the applicant directly to arrange the testing location, explain the testing procedures and ID required, and provide a testing center password. Should you need to reschedule after scheduling your testing time, a two business-day notice prior to the originally scheduled test date is required by the ACT testing facility. If for any reason you do not give this notice, you will be required to pay the center a fee of $68 before you can reschedule your exam.
   
   
6. Applicant takes the open-book CRM exam at his/her chosen remote testing center.
   
   
7. Upon completion of the exam, the applicant will see an INITIAL test score. The results will be sent to AEE by ACT, and the applicant will receive a letter from AEE within 30 days of completion of the exam which includes the OFFICIAL test score and applicant's status.
   
   
8. If all required references are in place, the application is in order, the applicant has met all eligibiilty requirements and passed the exam, AEE will send the applicant's file to the CRM Board for final approval.
   
   
9. The Board approval process usually takes 6-8 weeks. Once the approvals have been sent to AEE from the CRM Board, the applicant achieves CRM status, and will receive his/her CRM Certificate in the mail.

OTHER TESTING OPTION: The exam is generally offered at several locations within the continental U.S. during each calendar year. CRM Exams are scheduled in conjunction with live training seminars associated with CRM certification (the AEE 4-day live course, Fundamentals of Carbon Reduction & GHG Management). Advance arrangements must me made with the CRM certification administrator to sit for the exam at one of these course locations. Contact: 770/447-5083, ext. 318, or francine@aeecenter.org.

HOW TO APPLY FOR CRM CERTIFICATION:
APPLICATION DEADLINES & FEES
Candidates for CRM certification must complete and submit an application form, along with a $400 application/remote exam fee by no later than three weeks prior to the examination date.

WHO QUALIFIES TO TAKE THE CRM EXAM?
The prerequisites required to qualify for the certification process are somewhat flexible; this reflects the possible diversity of education an individual may have. However, each candidate must attend either AEE's scheduled live Fundamentals of Carbon Reduction & GHG Management, or the Fast Track CRM Preparatory Course for Carbon & GHG Reduction Managers online seminar, as well as meet one of the following criteria prior to sitting for the CRM examination:

A four-year engineering or architectural degree, and/or the current status of Certified Energy Manager (CEM) in good standing.

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A four-year business or related degree, with at least three years experience in energy/carbon management.

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A two-year technical degree, with at least five years experience in energy/carbon management.

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Eight years or more of verified experience in energy/carbon management.

Qualifications of prospective CRM candidates are evaluated by the CRM Board prior to approval to take the examination.