The Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI) is inviting GHG experts to participate in the establishment of its Professional Certification Programs. The primary objective of these programs is to establish a comprehensive, thorough and transparent process through which GHG professionals can obtain certification by meeting specific competency requirements for a broad range of functions related to GHG management.

In addition, the programs will aim to achieve the following objectives:

• Career path – a certification scheme will establish a clear step-wise program for advancement and recognition to both established and prospective practitioners;

• Clarity of credentials – certification will be designed to remove ambiguity in the qualification of personnel to perform GHG assessments;

• Governance – professional certification will add a layer of oversight tied to ethical and competency standards at an individualized level.

As the first stage in this work, GHGMI is establishing a Committee to support the development and implementation of the Professional Certification Programs. The Committee will take form and commence work in Q1 2010.

The terms of reference for this Committee are available online at:
 http://ghginstitute.org/professional-pro…

If you meet the requirements and have a strong interest in serving on the Professional Programs Committee, please send a copy of your biography or CV and a letter describing your interest to:  professional.programs at ghginstitute.or… referencing Professional Program Committee as soon as possible.

For more information, including FAQs on the Professional Programs please visit:
 http://ghginstitute.org/professional-pro…

From: Tim Stumhofer
Program Associate
Greenhouse Gas Management Institute

Stelios Pesmajoglou, PhD
Director, Professional Programs
Greenhouse Gas Management Institute