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Association of Climate Change Officers

Certified Climate Change Professional® (CC-P®)

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Damien Thiery

The Climate Change Professional (CC-P®) certification represents an individual’s extensive knowledge, skills and experience in managing climate change risk and implementing strategic actions. The Certified Climate Change Professional® (CC-P®) is the credential for senior and mid-level practitioners reflecting dedication to professional development and mastery of the core competencies of climate change professionalism.

Skills / Knowledge

  • climate leadership
  • greenhouse gas management
  • risk management
  • organizational change
  • management acumen
  • asset management
  • economic impact assessment
  • vulnerability assessment

Issued on

July 29, 2024

Expires on

July 28, 2030

Earning Criteria

Required

experience

CC-P applicants must have one of the following combinations of education and professional experience: Masters or post-graduate degree and 2+ years working professionally on climate change related projects or initiatives (e.g. GHG management/reduction, climate disaster preparedness, climate change risk assessments, disclosures) - or - Four-year degree and 4+ years working working professionally on climate change related projects or initiatives (e.g. GHG management/reduction, climate disaster preparedness, climate change risk assessments, disclosures) - or - Secondary (high school) degree and 7+ years working working professionally on climate change related projects or initiatives (e.g. GHG management/reduction, climate disaster preparedness, climate change risk assessments, disclosures)

exam

There are four CC-P® exams each of which requires that participants score a 70% or higher: 1. Climate Science & Vulnerability Assessment 2. GHG, Energy & Water Management 3. Governance, Law & Policy 4. Risk Management, Materiality & Economics

course

Applicants will need to take 14 hours of elective training oriented toward executive or professional development (e.g. undergraduate/graduate courses, conference plenary sessions and site visits/tours may not be applied toward elective requirements). Requirements include satisfying: 3.5 hours oriented toward your employer's sector; 3.5 hours oriented toward your geographic region or region type (e.g. coastal community, high altitude, desert); and 3.5 hours toward your occupation or professional responsibilities.