Certification: Certified Commissioning Authority Certification (CxA)

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ACG©s CxA certification is available to industry professionals who lead, plan, coordinate and manage commissioning teams to implement commissioning processes in new and existing buildings. CxA certificants©manage commissioning projects, prepare commissioning documentation, conduct commissioning activities, coordinate operator training activities, complete warranty phase activities, conduct existing building commissioning, conduct on-going commissioning, and are independent and work on behalf of building owners.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.

  • This certification is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).