Chartered Engineer (SG) in Sustainability Sector Certification Programme (CEng (Sustainability))

CEng (Sustainability) Certification Programme

Launched in March 2024, the Chartered Engineer (SG) in Sustainability sector Certification Programme (CEng (Sustainability)), developed by the IES Chartered Engineering Board (CEB), offers a formal training and certification system in the Sustainability sector. It aims to provide professional recognition to qualified engineers in Sustainability sector.

Being registered as a Chartered Engineer will be an external validation of your experience, expertise and practicing competence.

Training Course Content

The CEng (Sustainability) curriculum comprises both core and elective modules. Each candidate needs to undertake 4 core and 2 elective* modules, and at the end of each module, the individual has to take the respective examination. The candidate who passes the examinations for all 6 modules and fulfils other pre-requisites will qualify to be a CEng (Sustainability).

Core Modules (CM)

CM1: Introduction to Sustainability

CM2: Carbon Accounting Fundamentals

CM3: Sustainability Reporting

CM4: Sustainability Legislation Framework of Singapore

Elective Modules (EM)

EM1: Building Climate Resilience

EM2: Green Finance

EM3: Circular Economy

EM4: Sustainability Strategy and Roadmap

EM5: Clean Energy (Wind, Solar, Hydrogen)

EM6: Effective Sustainability Communications

Pre-requisites for CEng (Sustainability)*

  1. Washington Accord Degree or equivalent academic programme recognized by Professional Engineers Board (PEB)
  2. Minimum 4 years of working experience (in any field) as Engineer

*Candidates are not required to fulfil the above 2 pre-requisites if they are not intending to pursue the Chartership. They may enrol in the course modules purely for the purpose of enhancing their skills and knowledge in sustainability.

Course Application

Please click into the individual course links in the eDM to find out the accredited Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs)’ course content, course schedule, course fees and etc.

Download the eDM

Registration for certification

Candidates who meet the pre-requisites above and have successfully completed the 4 core modules and 2 elective modules may register for the CEng (Sustainability) certification with the IES Chartered Engineering Board here. Candidates will be required to submit a report and attend an assessment interview with IES.

Other important information

  1. For the 4 core and 2 elective modules, individuals may enrol in any of the accredited IHL course modules based on their preference i.e. they are not required to stick to 1 IHL for the 6 modules
  2. Certificate of completion (CoC) will be issued for every successful completion of a module, each CoC has a validity period of 3 years, i.e. the participant has to complete all 6 modules + report + assessment interview within 3 years.

Enquiries

For clarifications on the CEng (Sustainability) certification programme, you may contact:

ceng@iesnet.org.sg