Career Details

Certified Dangerous Goods Professional

Description

The Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP) is a credential for individuals experienced the transportation of dangerous goods based on international regulations.

Certifying Organization

Institute of Hazardous Materials Management

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Regulatory Affairs Certification

Certifying Organization

Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

SES Standards Professional Certification

Certifying Organization

Standards Engineering Society

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified FISMA Compliance Practitioner

Certifying Organization

Federal Information Security Management Act Center

Type

A - Core

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