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CERTIFICATION vs.

CERTIFICATE

Certification Training Certificate

Focus • Assessing current

knowledge and skills –

usually broad in scope

• Training individuals to achieve

knowledge and skills (usually

focused in scope) and assessing

attainment of them

Components • Eligibility requirements

• Assessment

• Ongoing Requirements

• Course/s based on a defined

curriculum

• Assessment

Attributes • Can be revoked

• Results in a designation

• Cannot be revoked

• No designation

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APWA CERTIFICATIONCertified Public Fleet Professional

(CPFP)

Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII)

Certified Stormwater Manager (CSM)

GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

•Certification Commission

•Certification Councils

•Strategic Plan

•Donald C. Stone Leadership Center

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

•Feasibility Study

•Job Practice Analysis

•Exam Development

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Feasibility StudyDetermines the extent to which a

credentialing program is viable by conducting research to assess

1. Stakeholder demand.

2. Existing competition.

3. Opportunities for collaboration with other organizations.

4. Organizational capacity to support such a program.

Job Practice AnalysisDetermines and verifies what a group of

professionals do (their responsibilities)

and the knowledge and skills they need

to be successful in accomplishing those

responsibilities.

Content OutlineSpecifications outline the content the test should cover and the relative emphasis it should place on each content area.

Test specifications ensure the certification assessment accurately reflects what individuals do in a particular job, occupation, or profession.

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Exam Development•Item Writing

•Standard Setting

•Item Analysis

Program Components

• Eligibility application process

• Multiple-choice examination

• Recertification application process

Testing

• Computer-Based Testing Available in the United States and Canada.

• Paper/Pencil Exams Offered Annually at Congress.

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Top 5 Reasons to Be Certified1. It highlights your leadership as a

professional and demonstrates your expertise.

2. It provides increased hiring potential on a national level.

3. It advances public works in your community. 4. It offers exclusive networking opportunities. 5. It continues your professional development,

making you the best public works employee possible!

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How Can Chapters Get Involved?

• Certification Presentation• Chapter Library• Study Groups• Scholarships• Awards/Recognition Program

Promotes excellence in fleet management by advancing the

knowledge and practice of public fleet professionals to benefit

communities through quality fleet services.

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Target Audience

Public Fleet Professionals that supervise, manage, oversee

and/or administer fleet services within or for a public fleet

entity.

Eligibility Requirements• Completion of one of the following education and work experience

pathways:

– High school graduation or equivalent and 9 years of relevant work

experience* within the last 11 years

– Associate’s degree or equivalent trade school certificate and 7

years of relevant work experience* within the last 9 years

– Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant work experience*

within the last 9 years

– Master’s or doctoral degree and 3 years of relevant work

experience* within the last 5 years

• Agreement in writing to adhere to the APWA Standards of

Professional Conduct and affirming no history of felony convictions

related to the practice of public fleet management.

• Payment of the current application fee.

*Relevant work experience is that performed in the role of a fleet

professional defined as one who

supervises, manages, oversees, or administers fleet services within

or for a public fleet entity.

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Certification Fees

Application Fee:

APWA Member – $195 USDNonmember – $245 USD

Examination Fee – $550 USD

Recertification Fee:

APWA Member – $195 USDNonmember – $245 USD

• Content Outline

• Recommended Reading List

Exam Preparation

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•Operations (20%)

•General Management and Business (16%)

•Asset Management (17%)

•Financial Management (17%)

•Human Resource Management (10%)

•Risk Management (8%)

•Environmental Management (7%)

•Information Management and Technology Systems (5%)

Content Outline

Operations (20%)

• Maintenance of Vehicle, Equipment, Facilities, and Fixed Equipment

• Parts

• Fuel and Lubricants Management

• Repair Policies and Strategies

General Management and Business (16%)

• Strategic Planning, Business Planning, and Marketing

• Customer Service and Collaboration

• Ethics

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Asset Management (17%)• Needs Determination of Vehicle,

Equipment, and Fixed Equipment

• Research Acquisition of Vehicle, Equipment, and Fixed Equipment

• Utilization of Vehicle, Equipment, and Fixed Equipment

• Replacement of Vehicle, Equipment, and Fixed Equipment

• Disposal of Vehicle, Equipment, and Parts

Financial Management (17%)

• Budgeting

• Cost Recovery

• Fleet Operating Purchasing

• Vehicle Replacement Funding

• Record Keeping

Human Resource Management (10%)

• Staffing

• Work Environment

• Employee Training

• Policies and Procedures

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Risk Management (8%)

• Workplace Safety Management

• Vehicle Damage

• Contract Compliance

• Regulatory Compliance

Environmental Management (7%)

• Shop Best Practices

• Regulatory Compliance

Information Management and Technology Systems

(5%)

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Recertification Requirements

• Completion of a minimum of 100 units/hours of professional development or successful completion of the examination for recertification.

• Continued agreement in writing to adhere to the APWA Standards of Professional Conduct and affirming no history of felony convictions related to the practice of public fleet management.

• Payment of the current recertification application fee.

• Completion of 3 years of relevant work experience within the last 5 years.

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Tools for CPFPs

• Recertification Tracking Sheet

• Publishing & Speaking Opportunities

• CPFP InfoNOW Community

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Target Audience

Public Infrastructure Inspectors inspect the construction of public

infrastructure and facilities and other types of construction work and

materials to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

Eligibility Requirements

•Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

•Minimum five years of public infrastructure inspection field experience.

•Agreement in writing to adhere to the APWA Standards of Professional Conduct and affirming no history of felony convictions related to the practice of public infrastructure inspection.

•Payment of the current application fee.

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Certification Fees

Application Fee:APWA Member – $95 USDNonmember – $145 USD

Examination Fee – $350 USD

Recertification Fee:APWA Member – $95 USDNonmember – $145 USD

Exam Preparation

•Content Outline

•Recommended Reading List

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CPII Major Content Areas

•Testing, Measurement & Inspection

•Project Planning & Management

•Project Compliance & Documentation

Testing, Measurement & Inspection – 50%

•Underground Construction

•At-Grade Construction

•Structural Construction

•General Construction

Project Planning & Management – 25%

•Planning

•Management

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Project Compliance & Documentation – 25%

•Compliance

•Documentation

Recertification Requirements

•Completion of a minimum of 5.0 continuing education units

(50 hours of instruction) or successful completion of

the examination for recertification.

•Continued agreement in writing to adhere to the APWA

Standards of Professional Conduct and affirming no

history of felony convictions related to the practice of

public infrastructure inspection.

•Payment of the current recertification application fee.

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Tools for CPIIs

•Recertification Tracking Sheet

•Pre-Approved Continuing Education Courses

•CPII InfoNOW Community

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CSM Target Audience

Stormwater Managers coordinate and implement stormwater management

programs for city, county, state, provincial, and federal agencies.

These individuals assist in administering drainage, flood

control, and water quality programs.

Eligibility Requirements• Completion of one of the following education and work experience

pathways:

– High school graduation or equivalent and 7 years of relevant work

experience*

– Associate’s degree or equivalent trade school certificate and 5

years of relevant work experience*

– Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant work experience*

– Master’s degree and 2 years of relevant work experience*

– Doctoral degree and 1 year of relevant work experience*

• Agreement in writing to adhere to the APWA Standards of

Professional Conduct and affirming no history of felony convictions.

• Payment of the current application fee.

Certification Fees

Application Fee:

– APWA Member – $195 USD– Nonmember – $245 USD

Examination Fee – $550 USD

Recertification Fee:

– APWA Member – $195 USD– Nonmember – $245 USD

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Exam Preparation

• Content Outline

• Recommended Reading List

CSM Major Content Areas

• Program Management

• Water Quality & Quantity

• Operations & Maintenance

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Program Management – 45%

• Overall Stormwater Management

• Program Administration

• Communication/Education

• Planning and Design

Water Quality & Quantity – 45%

• Regulatory Programs

• Structural Best Management Practices

• Hydrology and Hydraulics

Operations & Maintenance –

10%

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Recertification Requirements

• Completion of a minimum of 100 professional development hours or successful completion of the examination for recertification during the five-year period.

• Continued agreement in writing to adhere to the APWA Standards of Professional Conduct and affirming no history of felony convictions.

• Payment of the current recertification application fee.

• Four years of continued employment as a stormwater manager within the five year recertification period.

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Tools for CSMs

• Recertification Tracking Sheet

• Publishing & Speaking Opportunities

• CSM InfoNOW Community

QUESTIONS?Additional Information:

www.apwa.net/certification

Becky Stein Jill Bolandbstein@apwa.net jboland@apwa.net