CSDP — Certified Sustainable Development Professional

Requirements

Experience

4-year engineering/architecture degree or PE/RA + 3 years, science/business degree + 5 years, 2-year degree + 8 years, no degree + 10 years, or current CEM/REP + 3 years

Training

Required: Approved CSDP training

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 3 years, 10 credits credits per cycle, $300 renewal fee. Renew by earning CPE credits.

All AEE certifications run 3 years; 10 renewal credits per cycle; USD 300 renewal fee every three years (USD 50 reinstatement if late)

Recognition

AEE credential spanning decarbonization, green energy, water, transport and life-cycle costing

Career paths that include CSDP

• Carbon & GHG Specialist — Mastery phase
• Corporate Sustainability Manager — Mastery phase
• Energy Manager — Mastery phase
• Renewable Energy Professional — Mastery phase