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Certification

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Certification Description
Those earning this prestigious designation have specifically demonstrated their abilities in how to effectively plan, design, and operate composting sites.

Certifying Organization
Solid Waste Association of North America
https://swana.org/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Composting Program - Manager Website

Certification Description
The mission of the Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI) Program is to serve the public trust through the certification of individuals who are technically and ethically qualified to provide nationally consistent inspections of erosion, sediment, and storm water management practices for compliance with an approved site plan/Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) including compliance with applicable (local, state, provincial and federal) laws and regulations.

Certifying Organization
EnviroCert International
http://www.envirocertintl.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector Website

Certification Description
CESSWIs are being recognized throughout the United States and Canada as individuals who have demonstrated the minimum proficiencies needed to inspect construction and post-construction Management Practices. Specific state requirements may be added to the certification process.

Certifying Organization
EnviroCert International, Inc.
http://www.envirocertintl.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes

Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector Website

Certifying Organization
Residential Energy Services Network
http://www.resnet.us/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Home Energy Rater Website

Certifying Organization
Solid Waste Association of North America
https://swana.org/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Landfill Operations - Inspector Website

Certification Description
For professionals with expertise in the design and construction phases of green buildings, serving the commercial, residential, education and healthcare sectors. The LEED BD+C exam is designed to measure your knowledge and skill in understanding the LEED Rating system and ability to facilitate the project certification process.

Certifying Organization
Green Business Certification Inc.
http://www.gbci.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

LEED AP Building Design + Construction Website

Certifying Organization
Residential Energy Services Network
http://www.resnet.us/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Rating Field Inspector Website

Certification Description
REPA exam establishes a person's understanding of ASTM protocol and court decisions, finding and using information sources, conducting Phase I inspections, laws and regulations, conducting Phase II assessments, mathematics, PCBs, asbestos, lead, radon, underground storage tanks and Phase III methodologies and technologies.

Certifying Organization
National Registry of Environmental Professionals
https://www.nrep.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Registered Environmental Property Assessor Website

Certifying Organization
World Safety Organization
http://worldsafety.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

WSO - Certified Governmental Environmental Officer Website

Certifying Organization
World Safety Organization
http://worldsafety.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

WSO - Certified Governmental Safety Officer Website

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