Re-Certification as a Sustainable Resource Management Professional
Re-Certification: Easy, affordable, valuable.
You're a holder of one of the most important professional certifications in the world of Zero Waste & the Circular Economy. Have you been a CSRMP for more than 3 years?
If the answer is YES, then it's time to re-certify as a Sustainable Resource Management professional via GreenEducation.US.
To keep pace with changing regulations and technologies, CSRMP certificate holders must apply for
re-certification every 3 years and pay the required fee.
Re-certification is valid for 3, years provided that the certificate holder meets re-certification requirements and submits required documentation to GreenEducation.US according to current policies and procedures.
What's Required to Re-Certify? Ten hours per year or 30 hours over a 3-year period of additional training:
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Nine Hours: Classes from GEUS or approved curriculum from partner organizations that includes application of new skills. Coursework should provide up-to-date sustainable resource management content on topics like legislation, programs, how-tos, and/or best practices.
The remainder of hours may be filled through a variety of learning opportunities and methods, including:
GreenEducation.US anticipates a wide variety of low to no-cost opportunities for certificate holders to gain re-certification credits by attending local events. Organizations that provide education and training that may count towards re-certification include:
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GreenEducation.US
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California Product Stewardship Council
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Green Building Council International
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California Resource Recycling Association
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Zero Waste USA
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Northern California Recycling Association
Other organizations approved upon request.
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Live webinars or recorded informational content from qualified organizations
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Industry topical meetings and panel discussions
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Conferences and workshops focused on resource management
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Chapter meetings of qualifying organizations
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Other events providing content is information-based
​* Presentations that are primarily directed towards sales & marketing or social events will not qualify*
Re-certification requirements must be completed within a 3-year period after initial certification and every 3 years thereafter. Certificates not renewed within the 3-year period will expire. To re-certify after expiration, contact GreenEducation.US.
Re-Certification Fees. Re-certification within 3 years of initial certification or renewal: $295.