Earning Criteria

• Minimum education from a 4-year, U.S. bachelor's degree program or international equivalent in physical, earth or natural sciences, engineering, or mathematics.
• Three references, preferably from environmental professionals familiar with the candidate's work.
• Pass a rigorous certification exam of 100 multiple-choice questions in general environmental science.  The exam may be taken by college/university seniors planning to enter the environmental field or graduates with less that 5 years of environmental work experience.
• Applicants, candidates, and certified practitioners agree to uphold the BGC Code of Ethics and must practice ethically.
• The EPI certification expires seven years from the date certified.