NEBB Certification Program

NEBB establishes and maintains industry standards, procedures and specifications for work in its various disciplines. Each discipline is anchored by a NEBB Procedural Standard that provides guidelines for work to be performed and NEBB certification examinations that validate the individual’s knowledge.

NEBB Personnel Certification provides tangible proof that Certified Professionals and Technicians are qualified in the proper methods and procedures for each NEBB discipline.

NEBB Discipline Certification Certified Technician Certified Professional
Building Enclosure Testing (BET)   BET CP
Building System Commissioning (BSC) BSC CxCT BSC CP
Commissioning Process Professional (CxPP)   CxPP
Cleanroom Performance Testing (CPT) CPT CT CPT CP
Fume Hood Testing (FHT)   FHT CP
Retro-Commissioning of Existing Buildings (RCx-EB)   RCx-EB CP
Sound Measurement (SM) SM CT SM CP
Vibration Measurement (VM) VM CT VM CP
Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB) TAB CT TAB CP

NEBB Firm Certification provides tangible proof that Firms are qualified in the proper methods and procedures for each NEBB discipline and that they have the correct calibrated equipment to provide accurate reports.

Becoming NEBB Certified
Those interested in NEBB’s Personnel Certification should review the Candidate Handbook to learn about the types of certification available. Then contact NEBB certification@nebb.org or call 301.591.0483 to request an Application for Candidacy and certification details. In order to facilitate a proper response, please indicate the specific certification in which you are interested. 

Companies interested in NEBB Firm Certification should contact the chapter in their area of business to obtain an application and certification details. 

NEBB Personnel Certification Process
Individuals must complete the specific certification’s Application for Candidacy, meet the pre-requisite requirements, be accepted into the certification program of choice, pay related fees, study and successfully pass the required examination(s). For details, refer to the Candidate Handbook.

Once all criteria have been met, the Candidate will be certified as a NEBB Certified Professional (CP) or NEBB Certified Technician (CT).
1.     Certified individuals that are employed by a NEBB firm are designated as Affiliated Certified Professionals or Technicians.
2.     Certified individuals that are not employed by a NEBB firm are designated as Non-Affiliated Certified Professionals or Technicians.

NEBB Firm Certification Process

Firms that meet the specified criteria can apply for NEBB certification. A firm must designate a Certified Professional employed within their firm to supervise all NEBB related work. The designated individual will be designated as the NEBB Certified Professional. Firms must also determine in which NEBB discipline(s) they are interested in becoming certified.

Certification Information

 Certification Policies

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NEBB Personnel Certification provides tangible proof that Certified Professionals and Technicians are qualified in the proper methods and procedures for each NEBB discipline.

Becoming NEBB Certified 

NEBB Firm Certification provides tangible proof that Firms are qualified in the proper methods and procedures for each NEBB discipline and that they have the correct calibrated equipment to provide accurate reports.

Those interested in NEBB’s Personnel Certification should review the Candidate Handbook to learn about the types of certification available. Then contact NEBB certification@nebb.org or call 301.591.0483 to request an Application for Candidacy and certification details. In order to facilitate a proper response, please indicate the specific certification in which you are interested. 

Companies interested in NEBB Firm Certification should contact the chapter in their area of business to obtain an application and certification details. 

NEBB Personnel Certification Process
Individuals must complete the specific certification’s Application for Candidacy, meet the pre-requisite requirements, be accepted into the certification program of choice, pay related fees, study and successfully pass the required examination(s). For details, refer to the Candidate Handbook.

Once all criteria have been met, the Candidate will be certified as a NEBB Certified Professional (CP) or NEBB Certified Technician (CT).
1.     Certified individuals that are employed by a NEBB firm are designated as Affiliated Certified Professionals or Technicians.
2.     Certified individuals that are not employed by a NEBB firm are designated as Non-Affiliated Certified Professionals or Technicians.

NEBB Firm Certification Process

Firms that meet the specified criteria can apply for NEBB certification. A firm must designate a Certified Professional employed within their firm to supervise all NEBB related work. The designated individual will be designated as the NEBB Certified Professional. Firms must also determine in which NEBB discipline(s) they are interested in becoming certified.

Certification Information

 Certification Policies

 Related Link: