Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP®) Training Program | Orlando, FL | 10/23-10/25

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Course Information

10/23-10/25
Orange County Convention Center
South Concourse South Hall B
9899 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819

*Training room location and additional information will be provided at the Registration Table during Sign-in on Day 1.
1.9 CEU

Pricing

Ends at 11:59 PM EST 9 business days prior to training start.

Non-Member  | $1,550

AEE Member  | $1,450

Late Registration
Begins 12:00 AM EST 8 business days prior to training start.

Non-Member  | 1,650

AEE Member  | $1,550

Registration closes 12:00 AM EST 3 business days prior to training start or if course reaches capacity.

Course Description

The Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP®) Training Program is designed for professionals responsible for buying or selling energy, or looking to move into an energy procurement position. Over three days, your instructors will help you achieve a working knowledge of the current deregulated marketplace as well as the principles and practices of the highest relevance and practical value.

Who Should Attend

The program is of great value to those interacting with or managing energy procurement. Attendees of this program have included utility company personnel, energy service company personnel, energy managers, operational and financial executives, plant engineers, facilities managers, and energy consultants.

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Training participants gain free access to the Expo for this event. Hotel discounts are available through the AEE World Hotel Block here.  Be sure to identify yourself as an attendee when you book!

Schedule

Daily Breaks Days 1 - 2 : AM Break (15 min) | Lunch Break (1 hr) | PM Break (15 min)
Breakfast and lunch are not provided, but light refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
Day 1 |8:00 am-8:30 am| Sign-In
8:30 am-5:00 pm| Training
Day 2 |8:00 am-4:30 pm| Training
Day 3 |8:00 am-12:00 pm| Training

12:00 pm
-1:00 pm| Exam Registration
1:00 pm-5:00 pm| Exam
Materials

All registration and course materials will be given to attendees at sign-in on day 1 at the training location. Workbooks will not be pre-shipped to in-person attendees.

What You Will Learn

  • Learn the structure of the energy industry, its markets, its outlook, legislation, and regulations.
  • Learn how to market, purchase, and sell electricity and natural gas.
  • Learn how to define individual corporate energy goals and combine them into an overall energy procurement strategy and program.
  • Learn the technical aspects of energy usage, including metering, load profiling, and real-time pricing.
  • Learn the fundamentals of energy trading and risk management.
  • Learn the best energy cost avoidance strategies that can benefit your company. 
  • Work through practical examples of to demonstrate the topics and procedures covered
  • Review the various areas of the Body of Knowledge associated with AEE’s Certified Energy Procurement Professional® (CEP®) exam.
  • Discuss how to apply what you have learned to your business and applications.

How to Register

  1. Click the “Register” button.
  2. You may be prompted to login if you have not already done so.
  3. Complete the registration information requested and submit payment.

What to Expect After Registering

  1. You will receive a registration confirmation email.
  2. About a week before the course, you will receive a final confirmation with additional details regarding the training.
  3. All information regarding your seminar can be found here in AEE Education, under My Dashboard.

Training Program Attendee Cancellation & Transfer Policy

The following terms and conditions apply to Attendees at the Association of Energy Engineers, Inc. (AEE) Training Programs. All requests for transfers, substitutions, or cancellations must be made in writing. Attendees agree to these terms and conditions by registering for a program.

Transfer Policy

If you are unable to attend the live seminar for which you have registered, registration fees can be transferred to another public seminar offering or substituted with another individual in your place within one year of the original seminar date.  No difference in registration fees paid shall be refunded and attendee is responsible for any difference for transfers to a higher cost seminar.

Virtual Programs: Requests to transfer to a differently named program submitted 14 or less days may be subject to the full cost of the workbook if already ordered.

Cancellations

For registrations cancelled 21 days or more prior to the program date, the full registration fee less a $200 service charge will be refunded.  Registrations cancelled 14 or less days may be subject to the full cost of the workbook if already ordered. For registrations cancelled 20 days or less, the full registration fee shall be assessed and no refund will be made.  No shows will result in forfeiting of the registration fee and no refund will be made.

In the event a training program is not held as a result of any cause not reasonably within AEE’s control (including, but not limited to, instructor illness, acts of terrorism, acts of God, war, civil disturbances, declaration of national emergency, accidents or labor disputes, fire, flood, storms etc.), attendees shall be notified as soon as possible and AEE’s liability will be limited to the reimbursement of the training program registration fee.

Certification Program

This training program prepares attendees to take the Certified Energy Procurement Professional CEP® exam. Please review the requirements for certification on the Becoming a CEP® page. A separate certification and application fee applies.

Registering for the training does NOT register you for the certification exam. To take the exam, you must register for the exam and pay a separate fee. Attendees are encouraged to complete a certification application 4 weeks prior to taking the exam.

After you submit the certification application, you will receive an email confirmation letter from AEE within 4-weeks. Any additional questions about the CEP exam, certification eligibility, scheduling, or the application process can be directed to our CEP Certification Director, Francine Seskin, francine@aeecenter.org.

For additional information, visit the links below.

Reference Books 

The following books are suggested reference books and printed copies are available through the AEE Bookstore. AEE members receive an 15% discount on printed books. Reference books are not required and are intended to help prepare for a training course and exam. 

Digital copies of these books are available through the AEE eLibrary, which is a great resource for accessing searchable content as well as highlighting and taking notes. The eLibrary is available to AEE members for the low discounted price of $35 per year. Digital books cannot be printed or accessed during the certification exam.

If you’re an AEE member, add the eLibrary subscription to your membership here.

If you’re not a member, join AEE here and add the eLibrary subscription to your membership. 

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Day 1
10/23/2023 at 8:00 AM (EDT)   |  9 hours  |  Attendance Required
10/23/2023 at 8:00 AM (EDT)   |  9 hours  |  Attendance Required 8:00 am - 8:30 am | Sign-In, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Training
Day 2
10/24/2023 at 8:00 AM (EDT)   |  8 hours, 30 minutes  |  Attendance Required
10/24/2023 at 8:00 AM (EDT)   |  8 hours, 30 minutes  |  Attendance Required 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Training
Day 3
10/25/2023 at 8:00 AM (EDT)   |  4 hours  |  Attendance Required
10/25/2023 at 8:00 AM (EDT)   |  4 hours  |  Attendance Required 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Training
Day 3 | Exam Registration
10/25/2023 at 12:30 PM (EDT)   |  30 minutes
10/25/2023 at 12:30 PM (EDT)   |  30 minutes 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Exam sign-in starts promptly at 12:30 PM. A driver's license or equivalent identification must be presented to the exam proctor at the time of sign-in.
Day 3 | Exam
10/25/2023 at 1:00 PM (EDT)   |  4 hours
10/25/2023 at 1:00 PM (EDT)   |  4 hours 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Course Evaluation (1-min)
Select the "Take Course Evaluation" button to begin.  |  1 minute
Select the "Take Course Evaluation" button to begin.  |  1 minute
Certificate of Completion | Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP®) Training Program
1.9 CEU credits  |  Certificate available
1.9 CEU credits  |  Certificate available Certification of Completion for Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP®) Training Program