Certified Environmental Professional In-Training Program

CEP-IT PROGRAM

The ABCEP and the CEP-IT Program are operated in accordance with federal policies, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, religion, or national origin.

CEP-IT Application Requirements

To receive a CEP In-Training certificate, individuals must:

  • Submit an application form. Dowload this web-link for the Form.
  • Enclose 1/2 the application fee of a CEP (currently $125/2 = $62.50).
  • Submit a transcript demonstrating possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in an appicable field (same as CEP).
  • Sign the ABCEP Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
  • Provide a minimum of 3 references.

    • CEP-IT Mentoring Program

    As soon as a CEP-IT's application is deemed completed, the Executive Administrator will notify the chair of the Mentor Committee who will assign a CEP mentor to that individual. The CEP-IT may contact the mentor as needed to discuss progress, to solicit feedback regarding the CEP-ITs career, and to obtain suggested opportunities for growth.

    Reduced Requirements for CEP

    If an individual receives a CEP-IT and maintains the status for at least three years, CEP requirements for total experience are reduced by one year. The minimum number of years in a position of responsible charge and/or responsible supervision required for CEP certification would not be reduced.

    Example: A person with a bachelor's degree and from 0-5 years of experience applies for a CEP-IT. After maintaining the CEP-IT for 3 years, if the person has a total of 8 years of experience with at least 5 years in a position of responsible charge and/or supervison, the person could apply for the CEP. Without having the CEP-IT the person would have to wait an additional year.

    Education Level
    Years of Experience Required to Appply for CEP

    CEP Application without CEP-IT

    Nonsupervisory
    Supervisory
    Total
    Bachelor's
    4
    5
    9
    Master's
    3
    5
    8
    Ph.D.
    2
    5
    7
    CEP-IT for 3 years
    Bachelor's
    3
    5
    8
    Master's
    2
    5
    7
    Ph.D.
    1
    5
    6

    Those CEP applicants who are not certified because of a lack of experience will be offered the option of becoming a CEP-IT.

    Additional Benefits of CEP-IT:

    • Electronic newsletter.
    • Access to CEP website.
    • Access to CEP Board meetings.
    • Notices of CEP member meetings.
    • Notification to existing and potential employers that the CEP-IT is recognized by the environmental profession.
    • Better understanding of the environmental profession.
    • Contacts that will reduce effort needed to become a CEP.
    • Enhanced personal qualifications on proposals submitted to clients.
    • Enhanced opportunities to participate on ABCEP commitees and at ABCEP events.
    • Authorization by ABCEP to put CEP-IT on business cards, resumes, and signature title.
    • Increased salary for organizations that reward staff with professional certifications.
    • Increased potential for career advancement.

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