Energy Manager in Training
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Energy Manager in Training (EMIT) is a professional certification
issued by the Association of Energy Engineers
. Professionals become eligible for this certification after demonstrating expertise in several areas ranging from standards, air quality, energy audit
s, lighting
, procurement
and even financing.
The EMIT designation is a precursor to the Certified Energy Manager
(CEM) designation. The certification is designed to allow potential CEM candidates who presently lack either the education or work experience required to qualify for CEM status but who take and pass the CEM examination. After attaining the work and experience requirements necessary for CEM status, holders of the EMIT certification may apply for CEM status.
Professional certification
Professional certification, trade certification, or professional designation, often called simply certification or qualification, is a designation earned by a person to assure qualification to perform a job or task...
issued by the Association of Energy Engineers
Association of Energy Engineers
The , founded in 1977, is a nonprofit professional society of over 14,000 members in 83 countries. The mission of AEE is “to promote the scientific and educational interests of those engaged in the energy industry and to foster action for sustainable development.”AEE offers a full array of...
. Professionals become eligible for this certification after demonstrating expertise in several areas ranging from standards, air quality, energy audit
Energy audit
An energy audit is an inspection, survey and analysis of energy flows for energy conservation in a building, process or system to reduce the amount of energy input into the system without negatively affecting the output.-Principle:...
s, lighting
Lighting
Lighting or illumination is the deliberate application of light to achieve some practical or aesthetic effect. Lighting includes the use of both artificial light sources such as lamps and light fixtures, as well as natural illumination by capturing daylight...
, procurement
Procurement
Procurement is the acquisition of goods or services. It is favourable that the goods/services are appropriate and that they are procured at the best possible cost to meet the needs of the purchaser in terms of quality and quantity, time, and location...
and even financing.
The EMIT designation is a precursor to the Certified Energy Manager
Certified Energy Manager
Certified Energy Manager® is a professional certification issued by the Association of Energy Engineers. Professionals become eligible for this certification after demonstrating expertise in several areas ranging from standards, air quality, energy audits, lighting, procurement and even...
(CEM) designation. The certification is designed to allow potential CEM candidates who presently lack either the education or work experience required to qualify for CEM status but who take and pass the CEM examination. After attaining the work and experience requirements necessary for CEM status, holders of the EMIT certification may apply for CEM status.