FACILITY ENGINEERS PROVIDE THE EXPERTISE THAT ENSURES THE OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE OF ANY FACILITY. THE CERTIFIED PLANT ENGINEER (CPE) PROGRAM CERTIFIES A PROFESSIONAL'S ABILITY TO ACCURATELY DIAGNOSE AND RESOLVE ANY MAINTENANCE OR RELIABILITY ISSUE WITHIN A FACILITY.

CPE® Core Competencies

The AFE CPE credential program covers the primary competencies of facility management.

• Civil Engineering  
  
• Controls & Instrumentation
  
• Economics  
  
• Electrical Engineering
  
• Energy  
  
• Environmental Engineering
  
• Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning + Refrigeration (HVAC&R)
  
• Maintenance Management  
  
• Mechanical Engineering  
  
• OSHA Safety
  

• Building Operations Executives
  
• Chief Engineers
  
• Construction Superintendents
  
• Independent Engineering Services Consultants
  
• Licensed Professional Engineers
  
• Maintenance Directors
  
• Senior Facilities Managers

HAVE YOU DECIDED THAT THE CPE CREDENTIAL PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR YOU? 

 

determine your eligibility to apply

 

	Work Experience	Education
Eligibility 1:	4 Years Maintenance Management Experience	Bachelors of Administration or Bachelors of Science in Related Field
Eligibility 2:	8 Years Maintenance Management Experience	High School Diploma

Work and educational references will be required on the application to verify eligibility. These eligibility requirements are to help ensure the optimal success for our program participants.  

What's my investment?

AFE MEMBERS $2,500.00 Non-members $3,000.00

 

 

AFE CPE	Member	Non-Member
Application (Required)	$50.00	$100.00
Review Packet (Optional)	$125.00	$225.00
Live Review Sessions - 3 Total (Optional)	$1,800.00	$2,050.00
Exam Fee (Required)	$525.00	$625.00
Retake Fee	$125.00	$125.00
Renewal Fee	FREE	$298.00

Why join afe membership before applying?

join afe today as a facilities enginEering pro to save $500.00 on your CPE credential.

Benefits of Joining

If you are not already an Active AFE Member at the time of applying your fees will be set to the Non-Member price. As a non-member applicant, the Exam fee includes a one-year membership with AFE which allows you to activate with a local chapter or interest group in your area. However, Credential Renewal fees do not include membership renewal. Membership renewal is annual. Credential renewal is every three years.

Have questions about AFE Credentials?

If you’re not sure which credential program is right for you or have questions, connect with our Credential Programs Team.

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