Career Details

Sustainability Excellence Professional

Description

The SEP demonstrates advanced knowledge and extensive experience in the sustainability field. This credential is intended to recognize leaders and experts who are at the forefront of the transition to a more sustainable world. In order to earn an SEP credential, candidates must previously have earned their SEA and demonstrated professional mastery in key fields, including stakeholder engagement, core sustainability concepts, and implementation of sustainable strategies.

Certifying Organization

International Society of Sustainability Professionals

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Oracle Hyperion Planning 11 Essentials

Certifying Organization

Oracle Corporation

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

Enterprise Architect

Certifying Organization

Enterprise Architecture Center of Excellence

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Senior Enterprise Architect

Certifying Organization

Enterprise Architecture Center of Excellence

Type

B - Advanced

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