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2021 Fall 15 Ashrae Certification Presentation

ASHRAE offers several certification programs that have been developed by subject matter experts to validate competency in key industry jobs. Over 3,500 certifications have been earned to date. Certification provides validation, recognition, and benefits career development. It helps differentiate professionals and is valued by both employers and certification earners as demonstrating a serious commitment to their career. The 5 steps to achieve and maintain ASHRAE Certification are to review eligibility requirements, submit an application, schedule an exam, prepare for the exam, and renew the certification every 3 years by earning continuing education credits.

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2021 Fall 15 Ashrae Certification Presentation

ASHRAE offers several certification programs that have been developed by subject matter experts to validate competency in key industry jobs. Over 3,500 certifications have been earned to date. Certification provides validation, recognition, and benefits career development. It helps differentiate professionals and is valued by both employers and certification earners as demonstrating a serious commitment to their career. The 5 steps to achieve and maintain ASHRAE Certification are to review eligibility requirements, submit an application, schedule an exam, prepare for the exam, and renew the certification every 3 years by earning continuing education credits.

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ASHRAE Certification:

Driving Positive Outcomes


Validation
Recognition
Career Development
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Background

ASHRAE Certification Programs


 Over 3,500 certifications earned to date
 Created to meet industry needs as identified by market
research
 Developed by subject matter experts, via industry-wide job
task analyses
 ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 accredited
What is “Certification”?

Validates competency to do a job


Examinations based on industry-wide Job Task Analyses (JTA)
Exam questions tied to key job tasks identified during the JTA
Exam passing scores identified following analysis of candidate
data and difficulty of the exam questions
Certification Exams have pass – and fail - rates
ASHRAE Certification
You’re ASHRAE-Certified.
Now Get the Recognition You’ve Earned.
Value to Employers – Need & Demand

2016 “HVAC Designer: Industry Need" Survey Results:


The level of competence among HVAC Designers varies greatly
(95%)
There is a need for qualified HVAC Designers at my company
(81%)
HVAC Designer certification would be a worthwhile
professional development goal (82%)
More Value to Employers
Know whom to hire, promote and assign important projects
Incorporate ASHRAE Certification into professional development plans
Enhanced eligibility for local, state and federal contracts
Value to Certification Earners

"Value of Certification" Survey Results:


I'm proud to hold my ASHRAE certification (94%)
It validates my level of specialized knowledge and ability (89%)
It's a good barometer of how serious someone is about their
career (83%)
It helps differentiate me from my peers (82%)
In my field, ASHRAE Certification has provided me with greater
professional recognition (73%)
5 Steps to Earn and Maintain
an ASHRAE Certification
Step 1 - Review the Candidate Guidebook
- Eligibility requirements
- Examination details
- Recertification requirements
Step 2- Submit an Application

Online
5 minutes to complete
Acceptance within 7 business days
Application Fees

Certification
 USD $395 for ASHRAE Members
 USD $595 for non-members

Renewal
 USD $195 for ASHRAE Members
 USD $295 for non-members
Step 3 - Schedule an Examination

NEW! Remote Online Proctored Examination


Computer-based testing at over 375 locations
Additional 30” for non-native English speakers
Step 4 – Prepare for Your Exam

Exam detailed content outline


30-question, online, on-demand certification Practice Exams
ASHRAE standards, guidelines and courses
NEW! Certified HVAC Designer (CHD) Study Guide
• Task-by-task self-assessments linked to resources
• Core and “deep dive” resource break-down
• 100-question CHD Practice Exam
• Price: $56 Member
NEW! Coming in Jan. 2022: Building Energy Modeling
Professional (BEMP) Study Guide
Step 5 - Renew Your Certification

Demonstrate continuing competence through professional


development hours (PDHs)
Three-year recertification cycle
45 PDHs required (BCxP and BEAP 50 PDHs) and may be earned
in a number of ways
Promote Your Certification!

New Certificants list published in Insights


Certification earner directory on the ASHRAE Website
Showcase Certification digital badge in all electronic media
Feature Certification designation (e.g. BCxP) on business
cards, email signatures and websites, as well as in
proposals/bids.
NEW! Digital Badging
You’re ASHRAE-Certified.
Now Get the Recognition You’ve Earned.
Digital Badging

Embedded metadata uniquely linked to you.


Third-party validation.

Shareable in electronic media, including LinkedIn, email,


websites, Facebook and Twitter
Instant recognition
Real-time, third-party verification
For More Information

Visit www.ashrae.org/certification
E-mail [email protected]
Phone 678-539-1105, or toll-free 1-800-527-4724 (US and
Canada) or 404-636-8400 (worldwide)

Questions?

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