InfraStructures - November 2011 - AEMP Offered Certification Exams at the Fall Symposium

AEMP Offered Certification Exams at the Fall Symposium

The Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) offered an opportunity to test for professional certification at this year’s Fall Asset Management Symposium held in Nashville, Tennesse earlier this month.

AEMP’s certification programs showcase the specialized skill set needed by industry professionals. Each of the certifications offered cover the 17 core competencies AEMP has identified as necessary to be an effective equipment professional, everything from benchmarking and life cycle analysis to environmental and safety requirements. In addition, the certification programs give participants the opportunity to self improve by expanding their knowledge and staying up to date in the industry.

Three credentials are available: Certified Equipment Manager (CEM), Equipment Manager Specialist (EMS), and Certified Equipment Support Professional (CESP). Recognized as the industry standard, AEMP’s CEM program has been in existence since 1996, and is geared towards equipment management professionals with a minimum of five years experience managing fleet assets. The EMS credential is designed as an entry-level certification for those seeking to expand their skills and plan for a career in fleet asset management. Though it is not required, the EMS is often viewed as a great stepping-stone towards CEM certification. In spring of 2011, AEMP launched a new certification credential, the CESP, targeted towards OEM/supplier representatives.

Formed in 1980, the Association of Equipment Management Professionals represents fleet professionals working in construction, government, utilities, energy, mining and more. AEMP maintains relationships among manufacturers, users, governmental agencies, educational institutions and others involved in the design and management of heavy equipment.
AEMP created the term “Equipment Triangle”. It is the cornerstone of the association’s philosophy that a balanced relationship must exist between the End User, Distributor, and OEM/Supplier in the life cycle of a piece of heavy equipment or product. AEMP advances this philosophy through its education and certification programs.

Source: Association of Equipment Management Professionals