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Certification

Power Plant Operators

Certification Description
Plant and facilities maintenance professionals today must confront a wider variety of complex issues than ever before and therefore must possess an extensive knowledge of the many facets of maintenance management. Earning the Certified Plant Maintenance Manager credential will clearly validate to both your employer and industry officials that you possess in-depth expertise in plant and facilities maintenance management. The CPMM program will also help you remain current with the evolving techniques and technologies in maintenance management.

Certifying Organization
Association for Facilities Engineering
http://www.afe.org

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Plant Maintenance Manager Website

Certification Description
The Certified Plant Supervisor (CPS) program enables plant supervisors to be confident that they have the knowledge to execute and manage any situation that comes their way. Along with the technical skills necessary to perform their jobs, the CPS focuses on leadership development, time management, and effective communication skills to produce prepared and skilled front line management.

Certifying Organization
Association for Facilities Engineering
http://www.afe.org

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Certified Plant Supervisor Website

Certification Description
The Energy Efficiency Management Certificate Program (EEMCP) will give participants a firm grounding in all aspects of energy efficiency program development, implementation, budgeting, marketing and management.

Certifying Organization
American Public Power Association
http://www.publicpower.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● 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

Energy Efficiency Management Certificate Program Website

Certification Description
The ASME QFO Certification provides the means for qualification and certification of the knowledge of operators of oil, gas, and coal fired boilers with heat input greater than 10,000,000 Btu/hr. ASME QFO Certification is based on three components: education, experience, and passing a witten examination.

Certifying Organization
American Society of Mechanical Engineers International
https://www.asme.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? 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)? Yes

High Capacity Fossil Fuel Fired Plant (Boiler) Operator Website

Certification Description
Customer service supervisors, managers, and executives who complete the program's five required courses, pass a written exam, and successfully file a service department assessment/business plan within three years of attending their first course in the certificate program curriculum will earn a Public Power Customer Service Manager (PPCSM) certificate. Those who wish to maintain their designation must complete additional APPA-approved training every two years.

Certifying Organization
American Public Power Association
http://www.publicpower.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? No
● 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

Public Power Customer Service Manager Website

Certification Description
With ever-increasing competition for recruiting and retaining the best employees, those who manage public power utilities must be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create and sustain an engaged and committed work force. The Public Power Manager Certificate Program is aimed at both a new generation of leaders as well as existing supervisors and managers. It will help them navigate and provide organizational direction in a changing and complex industry.

Certifying Organization
American Public Power Association
http://www.publicpower.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● 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

Public Power Manager Website

Certification Description
The "SAP Certified Associate Utilities with SAP ERP 6.0" certification exam verifies that the candidate possesses proven skills and fundamental knowledge of the SAP for Utilities industry solution. It proves that the candidate has a good and overall understanding within this consultant profile, and can implement this knowledge practically in projects under guidance of an experienced consultant. Certification is recommended as an entry-level qualification for consultants participating in SAP for Utilities projects.

Certifying Organization
SAP America, Inc.
https://www.sap.com/index.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

SAP Certified Associate - Utilities with SAP ERP 6.0 Website

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