University of Miami Energy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP) Training Program | Coral Gables, FL | March 2026

Course Information

Course Description

The Energy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP) Training Program is designed to provide attendees a concise, but comprehensive overview of practices for improving energy management and energy efficiency in buildings and across facilities. Many energy professionals use this program to develop their background knowledge before embarking on a path to the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Business Energy Professional (BEP) certifications.

Who Should Attend

AEE’s EEP certification provides international credibility among energy management, sustainable and clean energy communities. Attendees of this program have included young energy professionals, newly qualified energy engineers, or individuals recently promoted to energy managers. It also includes non-energy professionals looking to gain an insight into energy management theories and practices, such as executives, financial executives, operations managers, architects, and consultants.

Please note that this private training session is limited to participants officially confirmed by University of Miami.

Schedule

Daily Breaks Days 1 - 2 : AM Break (15 min) | Lunch Break (1 hr) | PM Break (15 min)

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

*Remote exams are scheduled on an individual basis. See Certification Program tab for additional instructions.

Workbook

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.

Access to an electronic workbook will be granted up to 2 weeks before the training start date via SharePoint links.

What You Will Learn

• Learn energy management from a global perspective, but also understand applicable codes, standards, and policies for your region or country.
• Learn how systems and energy-saving technologies can be used throughout a building, such as HVAC, lighting, motors, boilers, energy storage, CHP, etc.
• Learn how energy management strategies and practices, such as energy audits or M&V, can help identify energy savings and reduce costs.
• Understand the economic aspects of energy management that you need to know for procurement, supply, and project financing.

Certification Program

This training program prepares attendees to take the Energy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP) exam. Please review the requirements for certification on the Becoming an EEP page. A separate certification application must be completed.

Registering for the training does NOT register you for the certification exam. To take the exam, you must register for the exam. 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 EEP exam, certification eligibility, scheduling, or the application process can be directed to our EEP 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; any cost increased differences plus associated transfer fees must be paid for by the registrant -- AEE will not refund fee transfer cost differentials.
• Transfer options expire one year from the original registration order date.
• Registrants who request a refund or transfer after the course start date must submit supporting documentation of extenuating circumstances preventing attendance – including first day no show.  All documentation will be evaluated and the decision will be communicated in writing.
• Registrants who fail to provide supporting documentation of extenuating circumstances preventing attendance, are ineligible for a refund or transfer.
• Registrants who request a refund or transfer before the course start date must submit email request 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 January 6, 2025