Overview

Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP)

Incentive available
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Next Start Date: April 14, 2026 09h00

Online

Next Start Date:
April 14, 2026

Program overview

The process of measurement and verification (M&V) involves planning, measuring, and analyzing data to verify energy savings achieved through the implementation of energy conservation measures. This three-day CMVP course enables participants to thoroughly understand modern M&V standards, guidelines, and protocols.

The CMVP program and certification serve to ensure that professionals understand essential M&V concepts by improving their ability to communicate effectively with partners, thereby leading to smoother project implementation. Completing this training and earning the CMVP certification elevates technical expertise and ethical standards in energy efficiency and performance measurement. Professionals gain the skills to effectively implement M&V principles in diverse building types including existing buildings, new constructions, and industrial facilities, and enable companies to implement cost saving activities.

This program covers the nine bodies of knowledge essential to pass the CMVP exam. Topics include fundamental performance verification approaches, M&V planning, savings reporting, metering and considerations thereof, and modelling concepts. You will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to confidently measure, verify, and report energy performance and savings in diverse contexts, including energy savings performance contracts and utility/government incentive programs. 

What you will learn

  • Build an M&V plan. 
  • Recognize the methods applied for the M&V of energy efficiency projects. 
  • Differentiate the various approaches to M&V, including the retrofit isolation and whole facility options. 
  • Review M&V cost and contextual considerations. 
  • Apply best M&V principles and practices. 

This course is ideal for

  • Building owners and stakeholders who wish to measure the energy savings generated by their projects 
  • Building owners and stakeholders who wish to partner with energy service companies (ESCOs) to implement energy efficiency (EE) projects 
  • Administrators of public programs involving M&V 
  • EE program evaluators 
  • Engineering firm employees 
  • ESCO employees 

How it benefits your career

The CMVP certification is recognized, required, and otherwise supported in numerous public and private entities. In Canada, the CMVP is frequently listed as a key qualification on job announcements, but  CMVP is almost notably recognized in the following ways:

Course summary

Course Details

Length

3 days

Language

English, French

Skill level

Expert

Format

Online

Next Start Date

April 14, 2026 09h00 (CDT)

Regular fee

$2,050

Early bird fee

$1,950

Before February 17th, 2026

Optional Exam/Prep coaching session

$400

AEE certification fee

$525

Certification

CEU Units: 1.8
CSEP Points: 4+2 (for certification)

Available Incentives

BOMA Enspire

Eligible for a 75% BOMA Enspire subsidy, this course offers a unique opportunity to upskill at a fraction of the cost. Strengthen your capabilities and support high‑impact energy performance initiatives.
 
Ottawa residents: please consider prioritizing the Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator (ORA) program and verify your eligibility for the ORA incentive before registering.
 

Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator

Hydro Ottawa offers eligible customers the opportunity to benefit from a subsidy covering 75% of the regular course fee.
 
This course is offered through the Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator, a Hydro Ottawa initiative designed to accelerate deep retrofits of commercial, institutional, and multi-unit residential buildings to improve energy performance and reduce emissions.
 

SaveOnEnergy

This course is eligible for Save on Energy incentives of up to 75%, making advanced energy management training more accessible. Build the skills needed to drive efficiency and reduce energy use in your organization.
 
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Upcoming Sessions

Length 3 days

April 14, 2026 Starting at 09h00 (CDT)

English

Dragos Paraschiv Shahriar Ghahremanian

April 28, 2026 Starting at 09h00 (EST)

French

Maelys Fillon

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Full Curriculum

Agenda

The CMVP course imparts fundamental knowledge across several core principles and practices specific to measuring, verifying, and reporting energy performance. This is ensured by the presentation of the following nine sections:

  • Basis for Adjustments
  • Fundamental Performance Verification Approaches
  • Retrofit Isolation Approach to M&V
  • Whole Facility Approach to M&V
  • M&V Planning
  • Savings Reporting
  • Metering and Considerations
  • Modeling Concepts and Application
  • The CMVP

 

*Note: these same nine sections form the basis of the CMVP Exam

Personalized CMVP Pre-Exam Coaching Sessions

While registering for this course you'll have the opportunity to add two optional online Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP®) personalized pre-exam coaching sessions of one and a half hour each, held the week after the course concludes. These sessions are designed to maximize your chances of success by offering a fully customized experience tailored to each participant’s unique needs.

 

What You’ll Work On

  • Targeted review of sample questions to reinforce key concepts.
  • Timed exercises to help you assess and improve your test-taking speed and strategy.
  • Additional practice materials to deepen your understanding.
  • Interactive polls to confirm retention of essential topics.
  • Gap analysis to identify and address areas needing improvement before the exam.

 

Limited Availability

Only 10 spots are available per session. Enrollment is confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.

For any questions, please reach out to: info@cietcanada.com

Important information

Prerequisites

Please click here to learn more about AEE’s eligibility criteria to obtain the certification.

Please note the eligibility criteria applies only to obtaining the certification and does not preclude you from attending the course.

Learning material

  • Workbook*
  • Supplemental training material
  • Additional files
  • Software: You will receive tips and tricks on how to use the RETScreen® Expert Clean Energy Management software along with a complimentary 90-day subscription to the professional version of RETScreen® Expert (value of $200).

 

*Please note the presentation (slides) of this course will be shipped to your preferred mailing address. If your registration was made too close to the course (two weeks before the course starts or less), there is a possibility that you may receive it during or even after the course ends. If this happens, we will request AEE's permission to share the digital version with you, so you can follow the course as you wait for your material to arrive.

AEE

CIET is the official Canadian partner of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), exclusively approved to deliver AEE certifications in Canada. 

Please note that CIET only delivers AEE training programs in Canada. If you are located outside of Canada and wish to attend, please visit the AEE website.

Your enrollment includes all presentation slides and supplemental training material to ensure your success.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the steps for AEE certification process?

STEP ONE: REGISTER FOR THE COURSE AND EXAM

All candidates seeking an AEE certification (CEM, CMVP, CEA or CBCP) must complete the designated course, pass the exam, and meet the eligibility criteriaYou can find all upcoming AEE courses in our CIET calendar here. 

 

STEP TWO: COMPLETE YOUR CERTIFICATION APPLICATION

  • After registering for the course, you'll receive a Registration Confirmation email. Please check your spam folder if you don't see it in your inbox. That email will contain a link to access our Certification Platform where you will be able to fill out the certification application form. Once you complete the form, please click on Save and then Submit for us to receive it.
  • This form is a requirement for all participants taking an AEE exam.
  • Your completed application must be received at least five days prior to the start date of your course or exam retake cohort to avoid delays in your certification process.
  • All collected forms will be sent to our Local Board and AEE to be reviewed. If you obtain a passing score in your exam and you meet the eligibility criteria, you'll be granted the AEE certification (CEM, CBCP, CMVP or CEA).

 

STEP THREE: SCHEDULE YOUR EXAM

  • The open book exam will be administered remotely if you attended a real-time virtual course and in-person if you attended an in-person course.
  • For the in-person exam, this will be administered on the last day of the course at that same location.
  • For the remote exam, you will have two weeks to schedule your exam with Proctor U after finishing the course. You will receive all instructions the week prior to the course. Please wait to receive your official Proctor U invitation email in order to book your exam date and time. To learn more about what to expect from your Proctor U remote exam please click here.
  • The official exam results will be sent to each participant by email within 60 days after the exam date. Please do not contact CIET or AEE before this deadline.

 

Additional Information about AEE Certifications

If you have any questions about a AEE certification, please contact us

How do AEE virtual exams work? (CEM, CEA, CBCP, CMVP)

STEP ONE: REGISTER AND SCHEDULE THE EXAM

Registration for an AEE exam can be made while registering for an AEE course or through our AEE Exam Retake cohorts. All virtual exams are taken through the Proctor U platform. Once you have registered and paid the rewrite/exam only fee, your name will be forwarded to AEE and Proctor U.

You should receive an email from noreply@proctoru.com 3 to 5 days before the session starts. This email will contain a link for you to schedule your four-hour remote exam on their platform. Please make sure you check your junk inbox or quarantine folder for the email; if you still cannot find it once the course or the exam retake cohort has started, you must notify us at support@cietcanada.com and request for the email to be resent to you.

Should you wish to reschedule your exam under the same cohort, you may do so through the same link provided by Proctor U; however, to modify an exam that is already scheduled, you need to do so at least 24h before the existing time slot.

You will need to schedule your exam at least 72 hours ahead of desired exam time to avoid premium fees charged directly to you by Proctor U. Exams scheduled less than 72 hours from their desired exam time will be charged a premium scheduling fee.

Candidates are unable to schedule their exams less than 24 hours from the desired exam time.

 

STEP TWO: BE FAMILIARIZED WITH THE PROCTOR U PLATFORM

To ensure a smooth exam process, it is crutial to read all Proctor U remote proctoring procedures (especially the Proctor U Guidelines) below:

  • ProctorU Guidelines for more information about the exam and for the detailed AEE exam rules.
  • Disable remote access software and/or virtual machines (ex. Team Viewer, SplashTop, AnyDesk) prior to starting the exam.
  • Review the onboarding process and what to expect during your exam with this video.
  • This document contains step-bystep instructions that show the invite and scheduling process.
  • Sample emails that candidates can expect to receive from Proctor U are shown here.

 

STEP THREE: AFTER THE EXAM

You will receive a letter from CIET via email within 60 days of completion of the exam that will include the OFFICIAL test score. Please do not contact CIET or AEE about your test results before the end of the 60-day period. Exam results are not available on CIET’s or AEE’s website.

 

To learn more about CIET's cancellation/postponement policy, please click here.

What does an AEE certification involve?

An AEE designation can be used with the name on organizational letterhead, business cards, and all forms of address. Certification is for individuals only. The CEM designation may not be used to imply that an org

The exam is conducted through remote proctoring, which involves taking an online exam using a personal computer while being monitored live by a Proctor via webcam and screen-sharing technology. The exam is open-book, and a calculator, ruler, book tabs, and a protractor are allowed.

An AEE designation can be used with the name on organizational letterhead, business cards, and all forms of address. Certification is for individuals only. The CEM designation may not be used to imply that an organization or firm is certified.

What is the exam process?

The exam is conducted through remote proctoring, which involves taking an online exam using a personal computer while being monitored live by a Proctor via webcam and screen-sharing technology. The exam is open-book, and a calculator, ruler, book tabs, and a protractor are allowed.

If you wish to reschedule your exam for another cohort, you can do so using the same link provided by ProctorU; however, to modify an exam that is already scheduled, you must do so at least 24 hours before the initially chosen time. You will need to schedule your exam at least 72 hours ahead of the desired time to avoid additional fees charged directly by ProctorU.

If you want to postpone the exam to a different cohort, a fee of $150 plus taxes applies unless you provide medical proof.

Policies and FAQ

Click here, to see our course postponement and cancellation policy.

Do you have questions? Consult our FAQ for answers. 

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Available Incentives

BOMA Enspire

Eligible for a 75% BOMA Enspire subsidy, this course offers a unique opportunity to upskill at a fraction of the cost. Strengthen your capabilities and support high‑impact energy performance initiatives.
 
Ottawa residents: please consider prioritizing the Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator (ORA) program and verify your eligibility for the ORA incentive before registering.
 

Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator

Hydro Ottawa offers eligible customers the opportunity to benefit from a subsidy covering 75% of the regular course fee.
 
This course is offered through the Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator, a Hydro Ottawa initiative designed to accelerate deep retrofits of commercial, institutional, and multi-unit residential buildings to improve energy performance and reduce emissions.
 

SaveOnEnergy

This course is eligible for Save on Energy incentives of up to 75%, making advanced energy management training more accessible. Build the skills needed to drive efficiency and reduce energy use in your organization.
 

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