Austin Career Institute
Advanced Electrical and Renewable Energy Technician
Diploma
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Main Campus
Austin, TX
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
30 Weeks
720 clock hours
App fee
$100
Tuition
$19,285 for the Program
Distributed Generation Certified Professional — DGCP
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AEE's Distributed Generation Certified Professional (DGCP) program is designed to provide recognition for professionals who have distinguished themselves as leaders in the distributed generation field. The designation DGCP identifies individuals who have demonstrated high levels of experience, competence, proficiency, and ethical fitness, bringing to their professional activities the full scope of knowledge essential to the effective development and management to today's distributed generation projects.
Certifying Organization
Association of Energy Engineers
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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? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes
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