Certified Environmental AuditorSM is a specialty certification program intended for professionals conducting environmental compliance and risk audits of operating facilities, related equipment and on-going procedures. This certification is recognized by the U.S. Air Force.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in an environmentally-related discipline. Three (3) years of acceptable work experience may be substituted for each year of an academic degree program (i.e. Twelve years of experience is equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree).
Work Experience:
Four (4) years of experience directly involved with environmental audits of operating facilities and processes. Education can NOT be substituted for work experience. Please note: This requirement is in addition to the experience used in lieu of education.
Exam:
Required
Certification Type:
Auditing/Assessment Programs
1. What is the Certified Environmental AuditorSM SM (CEA) certification?
National Registry of Environmental Professionals®®(NREPSM)’s Certified Environmental AuditorSM (CEA) certification is a specialty certification program intended for professionals conducting environmental compliance and risk audits of operating facilities, related equipment and ongoing procedures. This certification is recognized by the U.S. Air Force.
2. Who should get the CEA certification?
National Registry of Environmental Professionals®’ AEP certification is for individuals performing environmental compliance audits.
3. What prerequisites should you complete in school?
To qualify for the certification examination, applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree in an environmental field.
4. Who is eligible?
To be eligible, you need a bachelor’s degree in an environmentally related discipline. Three years of acceptable work experience may be substituted for each year of an academic degree program (i.e. Twelve years of experience is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree).
You also need four years of work experience directly involved with environmental audits of operating facilities and processes. Education cannot be substituted for work experience.
5. Is work experience required to be eligible?
Yes.
6. Is the Exam required?
Yes.
7. What is on the test?
National Registry of Environmental Professionals®’ test is an online exam. There are 100 multiple-choice questions, and it is intended to be closed book. You must earn at least 75 percent to pass. It has a time limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes. The exam costs $200, and the exam retake costs $100.
8. What topics are covered on the test?
The test covers the following topics:
- Environmental laws and regulations
- Program management relating to pollution prevention, waste minimization, health and safety, compliance
- Chemistry, toxicology and geology
- Technology
- Ethics, legal obligations, personal liability and public relations
9. How can I prepare for the test?
National Registry of Environmental Professionals® offers a study guide for the Certified Environmental AuditorSM Certification Examination. The 142-page guide covers topics such as Environmental Laws & Regulations, Environmental Program Management, Basic Chemistry/Toxicology/Geology/Hydrogeology, Environmental Technology, Environmental Ethics, and more.
