Career Details

Certified Professional Landman

Description

AAPL's Certified Professional Landman (CPL) certification is the highest designation offered in the energy management industry. By meeting the requirements set forth below, a CPL demonstrates their comprehensive competency, proficiency and professionalism in the landman field.

Certifying Organization

American Association of Professional Landmen

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? 2 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Registered Landman

Certifying Organization

American Association of Professional Landmen

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Registered Professional Landman

Certifying Organization

American Association of Professional Landmen

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Personal Property Specialist

Certifying Organization

International Association of Assessing Officers

Type

C - Specialty

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