Global Energy Manager 

WGECO Certified Green Energy Manager (GEM) is a unique program for professional certification by the World Green Economy Council (WGECO).
When you’ve earned the right to put the initials “GEM” behind your name, you’ve distinguished yourself among global energy management professionals. Simply put, the designation GEM recognizes individuals who have demonstrated high levels of experience, competence, proficiency and ethical fitness in the green energy management profession.

APPLYING FOR CERTIFICATION:
THE GEM EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT
In addition to meeting specific educational and experience requirements detailed below on this page, candidates for GEM certification must formally submit a GEM certification application, along with a $400 exam/application fee (covers remote testing), and successfully complete a four-hour open book exam. Fast Track GEM Preparatory Course for Green Energy Managers Online Seminar is an ideal preparatory vehicle for those wishing to sit for the GEM exam.

NOTE: YOU CAN NOW TAKE YOUR GEM EXAM AT A REGISTERED EDUCATION CENTER
WGECO is now pleased to offer the option to qualified GEM candidates to take the GEM exam at registered education centers, located throughout the world. This option is especially useful to those taking the Fast Track GEM Preparatory Course for Green Energy Managers Online Seminar.

OTHER TESTING OPTION: The GEM exam is also offered directly by WGECO at a number of locations globally during each calendar year. GEM exams are scheduled in conjunction with live training seminars associated with GEM certification, including Essentials of Effective Green Energy Management, and Comprehensive 5-Day Training Program for Green Energy Managers.

WHO QUALIFIES TO TAKE THE GEM EXAM?
The prerequisites required to qualify for the certification process are somewhat flexible; this reflects the possible diversity of education and practical experience an individual may have. However, each candidate must meet one of the following sets of criteria:

A four-year engineering or architectural degree and/or be a registered Professional Engineer or Registered Architect, and a minimum of three years of experience in energy engineering or energy management.

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A four-year environmental science, physics or earth science degree and a minimum of four years of experience in energy engineering or energy management.

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A four-year business or related degree and a minimum of five years of experience in energy engineering or energy management, depending upon educational background.

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A two-year energy management associate’s degree and a minimum of six years of experience in energy engineering or energy management, depending upon educational background.

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A two-year technical associate’s degree and a minimum of eight years of experience in energy engineering or energy management, depending upon educational background.

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A minimum of ten years or more of verified experience in energy engineering or energy management.
Qualifications of prospective GEM candidates are evaluated by the GEM Evaluation Board prior to approval to take the examination.