ASHRAE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

ASHRAE CertificationBuilding Energy Modeling Professional

Be ASHRAE CertifiedASHRAE Certification Programs

Created to fill an identified industry need through market researchBased on best practicesDeveloped by ASHRAE-identified practitioners, so ASHRAE Certifications are reliable, credible, unbiasedExaminations available at testing centers worldwide

Stand out from the Crowd: Be identified with cutting edge building design and operation.

The Certifications ASHRAE Stands Behind: Demonstrate mastery of a body of knowledge reflecting best practices.

Feel Qualified? Apply and, after your application is approved, schedule the examination. Although ASHRAE identifies relevant resources, you are not required to purchase a book or attend a class.

Whats the Value?

Benefits to Certification Earners Enhance your credibility

Expand your industry knowledge

Demonstrate your commitment to improving yourself, your work product, and the industry

Improve your options for being hired or promoted and to generate new business

Demonstrate corporate commitment to excellence by employing qualified engineers

Improve morale by supporting professional advancement

Distinguish your firm from the competition by employing ASHRAE-certified engineers

Know whom to hire or promote and to whom to assign important projects

Benefits to EmployersASHRAE Certification ProgramsASHRAE offers 6 certification programs

Healthcare Facility Design Professional High-Performance Building Design ProfessionalOperations & Performance Management Professional Commissioning Process Management ProfessionalBuilding Energy Modeling ProfessionalBuilding Energy Assessment Professional

5 Steps to Earn and Maintain an ASHRAE CertificationStep 1

Read the Candidate Guidebook: It contains important information related to the examination, including eligibility requirements. Go to www.ashrae.org/certification and download the guidebook for the program in which you are interested.

Building Energy Modeling Professional Eligibility Criteria

Any individual who meets one of the following combinations of academic and work experience requirements will be eligible to take the examination for the Building Energy Modeling Professional certification.

Government-issued or government-recognized license as a professional engineer or architect and a minimum of 2 years building energy modeling experience ORMinimum of Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning and a minimum of 5 years energy-related HVAC, architecture, lighting, or renewable energy experience, including a minimum of 2 years building energy modeling experience; up to 2 years of graduate studies at an accredited institution of higher learning can be counted toward the 5 years experience in this categoryOR Building Energy Modeling Professional Eligibility Criteria (contd)

Associates degree or Technical degree or certificate in design, construction, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning and a minimum of 7 years energy-related HVAC, architecture, lighting, or renewable energy experience, including a minimum of 2 years building energy modeling experienceOR High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years energy-related HVAC, architecture, lighting, or renewable energy experience, including a minimum of 2 years building energy modeling experience5 Steps to Earn and Maintain an ASHRAE Certification (contd)Step 2Complete the Application: You can find the application at www.ashrae.org/BEMP or call customer service at 1-800-527-4724 (U.S. and Canada) or 404-636-8400 (Worldwide)

(sample application)

5 Steps to Earn and Maintain an ASHRAE Certification (contd)Step 3

Schedule an Examination: Click on the Testing Centers Worldwide link at www.ashrae.org/BEMP.

Examinations are offered at nearly 200 testing centers worldwide. Candidates for the BEMP have 2.5 hours in which to complete the examination, which contains 115 multiple choice items.

5 Steps to Earn and Maintain an ASHRAE Certification (contd)Step 4Review Available Resources: The BEMP Candidate Guidebook and the BEMP web page (www.ashrae.org/BEMP) identify available resources that may help candidates gain an understanding of the body of knowledge the examination tests. Available resources include ASHRAE-owned and non-ASHRAE owned publications and courses.

(NOTE: The list below is not exhaustive.)ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human OccupancyANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air QualityANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential BuildingsANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 100 Energy Conservation in Existing BuildingsANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140 Standard Method of Test for the Evaluation of Building Energy Analysis Computer ProgramsASHRAE HandbookCIBSE Applications Manual AM 11 Building Energy and Environmental ModellingIES Lighting HandbookRelevant Resources for BEMP Certification

5 Steps to Earn and Maintain an ASHRAE Certification (contd)

Step 5Renew Your Certification: Each certification holder must earn 45 ASHRAE Continuing Education units (ACEs) during the three year period following initial certification or the last renewal. ACEs can be earned through attendance at or participation in ASHRAE-sponsored and non-ASHRAE-sponsored educational activities. The activities must be technical in nature and must be related to energy modeling.Pricing and Renewal InformationApplication Fee:$295 for ASHRAE members$415 for non-members

Renewal Fee:$125 for ASHRAE members$195 for non-members

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For More InformationVisit www.ashrae.org/certification or www.ashrae.org/BEMP E-mail certification@ashrae.orgPhone 800-527-4724 (U.S. and Canada) or 404-636-8400 (worldwide)