Association of Climate Change Officers

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ACCO Credentialing

Showcase yourself as a climate smart professional with the capacity
to develop and implement climate action plans for your organization.

Earning an ACCO administered credential reflects that you are a leader in driving climate change strategies. With an increasing number of organizations committing to greenhouse gas reduction goals, adaptation planning and resilience initiatives, ACCO credentials demonstrate your competence in leading climate action planning efforts and sustainability-focused initiatives.


Climate Change Professional (CCP®) Designation (formerly the Climate Governance Certificate) New: Click here to download the requirements checklist. 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. Learn more		Pre-requisites: Masters or post-graduate degree 2+ years working extensively on climate change, sustainability or related initiatives or 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




Climate Change Officer (CCO®) Designation In development The Climate Change Officer (CCO®) is the master-level credential underscoring your ability to drive climate related action within an organization. A combination of extensive related work experience and completion of all core curriculum courses and elective requirements is required for this designation. Conferring of the CCO® credential will not be available until Fall 2017. Requirements will be published here soon.		Pre-requisites: Four-year degree 10+ years managing or directing climate change, sustainability or related initiatives or Masters or post-graduate degree 7+ years managing or directing climate change, sustainability or related initiatives

Summarizing the Value
of ACCO Credentialing

	Recognition & Endorsement Earning the CCP® designation means recognition of your capacity to effectively contribute to an organization's climate change initaitives.

	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.

	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.

	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.