Career Details

Certified Residential Geothermal Designer

Description

Certifying Organization

International Ground Source Heat Pump Association

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? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified GeoExchange Designer

Certifying Organization

International Ground Source Heat Pump Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

Association for Facilities Engineering

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

LEED AP Operations + Maintenance

Certifying Organization

Green Business Certification Inc.

Type

C - Specialty

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