Foundation Environmental Standards Certified Professional (F-ESCP)
Environmental Standards Professionals are a group of diverse environmental and sustainability professionals. Among them are environmental scientists, technicians, engineers, biologists, auditors, managers, consultants, and executives – all of whom hold essential, specialized knowledge in the environmental sector.
The objectives of the Foundation Environmental Standards Certified Professional (F-ESCP) Scheme are to:
- Assess, recognize, and hold people accountable as proficient and ethical environmental standards practitioners; and
- Assure governments, industry, educational institutions, and the community of the professional standing of the Foundation Environmental Standards Certified Professional (F-ESCP) Scheme
Pre-Requisite
- To be certified, candidates must write Certification exams. The complexity of the proficiency exams increases as you progress from Foundation. This is to demonstrate their ability to make informed and sound judgement.
- No previous environmental standards practice experience. This also applies to persons in leadership roles in environmental related projects.
- Evidence of Completion of SPESSE short course (Track A-regular short course) or B-Advance certificate course)
- Possession of basic Project management knowledge
Target Audience
The target audience for Foundation Environmental Standards Certified Professional (F-ESCP) Scheme includes Environmental Standards Professionals that intend to practice in Nigeria at all levels in public and private sectors. These are individuals considered to have educational qualifications, technical skills, and practical experience relevant to the Environmental Standards Practice.
Benefits
Being an F-ESCP is about having the professional knowledge, experience, and commitment to apply sustainable thinking throughout your work in the progressive levels and stages of your career. F-ESCP is a mark that you are to be trusted and carries a strong reputation for quality.
For Employers
- Lowering probability of hiring an unqualified person
- Clarifying questions around experience and educational equivalencies of candidates
- Make hiring process more efficient.
- Reducing the costs of onboarding and training
For Talented Professionals
- Be nationally recognized for their experience and skills.
- Have their transferable skills be recognized by employers.
- Grow their network.
- Have exclusive access to professional development opportunities.
Certification Process
Examination Pathway
- Fulfil the Certification Requirements
- Take the recommended Examination.
- Submission of Project work
- Get Certified
Interview Pathway
- Obtain recommended Training from Centre of Excellence
- Fulfil the Certification Requirements
- Work profile as requested.
- Face the Interview panel
- Get Certified
Study Resources
Handful of learning resources to help you prepare for the certifications exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the benefits of this certification?
• To Enhance credibility / reputation of Environmental Professionals
• Career enhancement: increased eligibility for promotion, salary increase, increased job opportunities, etc.
• Skill development through rigorous training and testing
• Networking opportunities
2. How do I earn this certification?
• Create an account and fill out the registration form with your details
• Meet Eligibility Requirements
• Complete the Online Training
• Take and pass the online exams and assessments
• Receive Your Certification
3. What is on the exam?
• Exam will be based on the following expertise areas:
-- Knowledge
-- Practical Application
-- Skill Assessment using case studies, possible scenarios, etc.
-- Code of Ethics
-- Legal and regulatory knowledge
-- Knowledge of industry trends and best practices
4. Do I have to take the exam at an exam center, or can it be done remotely (at home)?
5. How to schedule the exam?
• Apply for a certification
• You will be notified upon approval of your application
• You will be notified about the exam schedule