Continuing Education Credit Program

CACEA’s Continuing Education Credit (CEC) Program is an annual requirement for members, designed to showcase our community’s commitment to professional excellence and continuous learning. It ensures that CACEA Energy Advisors (EA) stay informed, credible, and up to date with industry standards and best practices.

Program Benefits
  • Demonstrates commitment to ongoing education and skill enhancement through training, field-based events, and upskilling.
  • Provides a record of learning useful for employers and stakeholders in career development, hiring, or promotions.
  • Validates professional development for organizations such as utilities and program providers who use and promote EAs for their initiatives.
  • Reinforces the reliability and expertise of CACEA’s EAs.

CACEA has a Continuing Education Credit (CEC) program for our Full and Junior EA Members.

CEC Program Requirements

This program applies to Full and Junior EA members in good standing.

Members must:

  • Complete 18 approved CECs annually (1 credit = 1 hour of approved education/training)
  • Track their CECs from January 1 to December 31
  • Record all credits in their member profile, with proof of participation as required
  • Ensure all learning activities are:
  • Relevant to EA work or expertise
  • Pre-approved or reviewed by CACEA

Members who join mid-year begin tracking CECs in January of the following year.

Eligibility and Good Standing

To be in good standing, a member must:

Note: The required number of credits may be updated with advance notice to members.

Submitting a CEC Program for Review

Have a course or training program you believe qualifies for CECs?

Complete the Continuing Education Credit Request Form

CACEA’s Education Committee will:

  • Review your submission
  • Assign credits (if applicable)
  • Notify the program provider of the outcome
We’re Here to Help

Need help tracking your credits?

Find details in your member profile or download the CEC Tracking Information PDF.

Questions? Contact us at info@cacea.ca