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Certified Plant Engineer®

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FACILITY ENGINEERS PROVIDE THE EXPERTISE THAT ENSURES THE OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE OF ANY FACILITY. THE CERTIFIED PLANT ENGINEER (CPE) PROGRAM CERTIFIES A PROFESSIONAL'S ABILITY TO ACCURATELY DIAGNOSE AND RESOLVE ANY MAINTENANCE OR RELIABILITY ISSUE WITHIN A FACILITY.


CPE® Core Competencies

The AFE CPE credential program covers the primary competencies of facility management.
  • Civil Engineering  
  • Controls & Instrumentation
  • Economics  
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Energy  
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning + Refrigeration (HVAC&R)
  • Maintenance Management  
  • Mechanical Engineering  
  • OSHA Safety

Ideal candidates to apply for this Credential Program are:

  • Building Operations Executives
  • Chief Engineers
  • Construction Superintendents
  • Independent Engineering Services Consultants
  • Licensed Professional Engineers
  • Maintenance Directors
  • Senior Facilities Managers


HAVE YOU DECIDED THAT THE CPE CREDENTIAL PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR YOU? 

 

Get started today!

determine your eligibility to apply

 

Work Experience
Education
Eligibility 1:
4 Years Maintenance Management Experience
Bachelors of Administration or Bachelors of Science in Related Field
Eligibility 2:
8 Years Maintenance Management Experience
High School Diploma


Work and educational references will be required on the application to verify eligibility. These eligibility requirements are to help ensure the optimal success for our program participants.  


APPLY FOR THE CPE® TODAY

AFE CPE Application

 

 

What's my investment?

AFE MEMBERS $2,500.00 Non-members $3,000.00

 

 

 AFE CPE  Member  Non-Member
 Application (Required)  $50.00 $100.00
 Review Packet (Optional)
 $125.00  $225.00
 Live Review Sessions - 3 Total (Optional)
 $1,800.00  $2,050.00
 Exam Fee (Required)
 $525.00  $625.00
 Retake Fee
 $125.00  $125.00
 Renewal Fee
FREE  $298.00



Why join afe membership before applying?

join afe today as a facilities enginEering pro to save $500.00 on your CPE credential.


Benefits of Joining




If you are not already an Active AFE Member at the time of applying your fees will be set to the Non-Member price. As a non-member applicant, the Exam fee includes a one-year membership with AFE which allows you to activate with a local chapter or interest group in your area. However, Credential Renewal fees do not include membership renewal. Membership renewal is annual. Credential renewal is every three years.





Have questions about AFE Credentials?

If you’re not sure which credential program is right for you or have questions, connect with our Credential Programs Team.

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