Certified Renewable Energy Professional (REP™) Training Program | December 2024

Course Information

Registration closes 2 business days prior to training start or if course reaches capacity.

Course Description

The Certified Renewable Energy Professional (REP) Training Program is designed to provide attendees a deep-dive into alternative energy sources, clean energy technologies, and sustainable energy practices. Over three days, our professional instructors will guide you through the renewable energy principles and practices of greatest relevance and practical value.

Who Should Attend

The program is of greatest value to those undertaking or assessing renewable energy projects. Obtaining AEE’s REP certification provides international credibility among energy management, sustainable and clean energy communities. Attendees of this program have included existing energy professionals, energy engineers, energy managers, executives, financial executives, facilities managers, and energy consultants.

Schedule

Daily Breaks: Lunch Break (60 min) 

Please see the "My Learning Schedule" tab for schedule information. 

In-Person Exam Location: 

Av. 5 de Outubro, 208 – 2º Piso 1050-065 Lisboa – Portugal

For more information about this course reach out to Pedro Sequeira, +351 930 416 489, pedro.sequeira@adene.pt

What You Will Learn

• Learn how to set realistic goals for renewable energy projects for sustainable applications.
• Learn about the latest energy generation, production, and storage technologies available for you to implement across your applications - for the greatest benefit.
• Learn what energy managers and energy professionals need to know about renewable sources, including wind, solar, thermal, photovoltaic, geothermal, electrical, bio-fuels, and hydroelectric.
• Learn what energy managers and energy professionals need to know about energy management process technologies, such as power generation, energy systems, energy storage (fuel cells), and using renewable and clean energy technologies.
• Learn how to finance and justify renewable energy projects, and what incentives can help you justify project implementation.
• Work through practical examples to demonstrate the topics and procedures covered.
• Review the various areas of the Body of Knowledge associated with AEE’s Certified Renewable Energy Professional® (REP®) exam.
• Discuss how to apply what you have learned to your business and applications.

Certification Program

This training program prepares attendees to take the Certified Renewable Energy Professional(REP) exam. Please review the requirements for certification on the Becoming a REP 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 REP exam, certification eligibility, scheduling, or the application process can be directed to our REP 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. 

Public Training Program Participant Transfer & Cancellation Policy 

The following terms and conditions apply to Participants who register for training programs with the Association of Energy Engineers, Inc. (AEE).  All requests for transfers, substitutions, or cancellations must be submitted via email to the Training Department at  training@aeecenter.org; by registering for a course, you agree to these terms and conditions. 

Transfer Policy

In-Person OR Virtual OR Online

• Registration fees can be transferred to another public course offering, or
• Registration can be substituted with another person who is interested in taking the course.  AEE will not refund fee differences; registrants will be responsible for making up any cost differences.
• Transfer options expire one year from the original registration order date.
• Requests for transfer must be submitted via email to the Training Department at training@aeecenter.org 14 days before the course’s start date.
• There is a $200 transfer fee.

On-Demand

•  Registrants who enroll in on-demand courses are not eligible to transfer out of the on-demand course and into another.

Cancellation Policy

In Person OR Virtual OR Online

• Registrants who cancel 21 days or more before the start date are eligible for a refund minus a $200 cancellation fee.
• Registrants who cancel 20 days or less before the start date, or who are no-shows are ineligible for a refund.

On-Demand

• Registrants who enroll in on-demand courses are ineligible to receive a refund or cancel their registration.

If there are changes to a training program that are outside of 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.), participants will be notified as soon as possible, and AEE’s liability will be limited to the reimbursement of the training program registration fee.

Updated November 13, 2023