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 About the
CCP®
Credential
(formerly the Climate Governance Certificate)
The Climate
Change Professional (CCP®) is a valuable asset
that will distinguish you in the job marketplace and enhance
your credibility and effectiveness in addressing the
implications
of climate change on an organization or community.
As the implications of climate change on
operations, missions and organizational interests, demand for
skilled and seasoned professionals able to integrate an
understanding of climate change and related response strategies
into decision-making across professional functions will surge.
As a CCP®, you can work in virtually any
industry or professional function, and will be a highly valued
asset who provides substantive capacity to support the
organization's efforts toward climate preparedness and reducing
its emissions in a dynamically changing global environment.
The CCP® signifies that you have developed
the fundamentals skills and knowledge to effectively support
climate change initiatives and connects you to the premier
community of professionals, organizations and experts worldwide.
Employers Benefit, Too!
How do you know your organization has the
right people, with the right skills, in the right parts of the
organization to effectively implement climate change
initiatives? Who is the right person to hire into ?
How do you get the right training for someone already charged
with this work?
The CCP® designation informs recruiting
efforts, job descriptions and qualifications, and required
training. Finding a candidate with the CCP® designation
allows you to identify professionals who have been recognized by
their peers and the premier community of practice as having the
skills, knowledge and experience critical to success.
Alternatively, you can use the credentialing requirements to
procure the right training for your personnel.
Who Should Apply?
If you’re an experienced manager or
executive responsible for driving climate change, resilience,
sustainability or environmental initiatives, then the CCP® is
the right choice for you.
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Climate Change Professional (CCP®) Designation
The Climate Change Professional
(CCP®)
is the credential for mid-level practitioners reflecting your dedication to professional development and
your competency in the fundamentals of climate change
preparedness and strategic planning. A combination
of related work experience and completion of all core
curriculum courses and elective requirements is required for this designation.
The CCP® designation is
currently available for practitioners across all sectors
and professional functions. ACCO will be unveiling
CCP® categories tailored to specific professional roles
and sectors in Fall/Winter 2017.
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Pre-requisites:
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Masters or post-graduate degree
- 2
+ years
working extensively on climate change, sustainability
or related initiatives
or
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Four-year degree
- 4+ years
working extensively on climate change, sustainability
or related initiatives
or
- Secondary (high school)
degree
- 7+ years
working extensively on climate change, sustainability
or related initiatives
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Summarizing the Value
of the CCP®
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Recognition &
Endorsement
Earning the CCP®
designation means recognition of your capacity
to effectively contribute to an organization's
climate change initaitives. |
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Increased Earnings
Becoming a CCP®
is a key step on your way to greater earnings as
they enable you to stand out amongst peers and
competing job applicants, increase your
responsibility within the organization and
provide greater value to your employer. |
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Certification Benefits
Capacity to effectively integrate climate change
into your professional responsibilities is
increasingly in demand across sectors. A
globally recognized professional credential
shows employers that you have the fundamentals
knowledge, skills and training to be a
meaningful contributor to the organization's
efforts. |
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Be
Part of a Community of Leaders
Being a CCP®
makes you a
part of the premier community of leaders
tackling climate change and gives you access to
the best collection of insights, experience and
expertise in the world. |
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