CMVP® Exam and certification
The CMVP training course is delivered by Ian Boylan over a three day period. The examination is undertaken online with AEE examination partners ProctorU.
The examination questions are based on concepts and experiences, basic to measurement and verification.
The exam is open book, and all questions are multiple choices. A minimum pass rate of 70% on the examination is required.
Those seeking the CMVP designation must meet the following requirements (in addition to passing the exam):
- Current Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) awarded by AEE
or
- Have a Science, Engineering or Architect, Business, Law, Finance or related university degree or Chartered Engineer or Registered Architect plus three years of verified relevant experience in energy; buildings or facilities management; or Measurement & Verification.
or
- Have a four-year non-technical degree in a field not specified above plus five years of verified relevant experience in energy; buildings or facilities management; or Measurement & Verification
or
- Have a two-year technical degree (Level 6 NFQ) plus five years of verified relevant experience in energy; buildings or facilities management; or Measurement & Verification
or
- Have ten years of verified relevant experience in energy; buildings or facilities management; or Measurement & Verification.
If all eligibility requirements are met and a passing exam score is achieved, AEE will grant the CMVP certification.
**Note: Participants who do not meet one of the previous prerequisites may apply for the CMVP-in-training designation.
Applicants that do not receive CMVP Certification status can request that their applications be resubmitted by the CMVP Board, if during the six-year period following the training course their exam score, education, or experience level changes.