2. ASHRAE Certification Programs  Created to meet industry needs as identified through market research  Developed by SMEs, including those recruited from allied professional organizations  Benchmarking with ANSI standards

3. Value to Certification Earners 1. Third-party validation of critical, job-related KSAs 2. Improved opportunity for being hired or promoted and to generate new business 3. Demonstrated commitment to professional development

4.  Distinguish your firm from the competition by employing ASHRAE- certified engineers  Enhanced eligibility for local, state and federal contracts  Know whom to hire, promote and assign important projects  Incorporate into professional development plans Value to Employers

5. 1. BEAP 2. BEMP 3. CPMP 4. HBDP 5. HFDP 6. OPMP

6. Step 1 - Read the Candidate Guidebook

7. Education + work experience = sit for certification examination

8. Step 2- Complete the Application

9. Step 3 - Schedule an Examination

10. Step 4 – Available Resources

11. Step 5 - Renew Your Certification

12. Certification: $295 for ASHRAE members $415 for non-members Renewal: $125 for ASHRAE members $195 for non-members

14.  Certification earner directory on the ASHRAE Website  New certificants listed in Insights  News release prepared and sent from ASHRAE  Certification designation and ASHRAE-Certified logo on business cards, letterhead, email and websites, as well as in proposals/bids.

15.  Visit www.ashrae.org/certification www.ashrae.org/certification  E-mail certification@ashrae.org certification@ashrae.org  Phone 1-800-527-4724 (US and Canada) or 404-636-8400 (worldwide) 1-800-527-4724 (US and Canada)or 404-636-8400 (worldwide)