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Certified Environmental Scientist

Description

The CES exam establishes a person's understanding of the basic principles of environmental science, including: chemistry, physics, earth science, biology, meteorology, zoology and environmental health.

Certifying Organization

National Registry of Environmental Professionals

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? 1 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

National Board Certification - Science - Adolescence and Young Adulthood

Certifying Organization

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

LIUNA Instructor Certification

Certifying Organization

LIUNA Training & Education

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Environmental Auditor

Certifying Organization

National Registry of Environmental Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

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