Career Details

Certified Value Specialist

Description

Certified Value Specialist (CVS) is the highest level of certification attainable through SAVE International. Designation is reserved for VM practitioners, VM Program Managers, and VM Academia, who have demonstrated expert level experience and knowledge in the practice of the value methodology.

Certifying Organization

Society of American Value Engineers

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? 4 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Value Methodology Associate Certification

Certifying Organization

Society of American Value Engineers

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Fluid Power Accredited Instructor

Certifying Organization

International Fluid Power Society

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

LIUNA Instructor Certification

Certifying Organization

LIUNA Training & Education

Type

A - Core

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