Department of Engineering Professional Development

The University of Wisconsin—Madison, Department of Engineering Professional Development offers individuals the opportunity to gain a marketable, independently recognized certification as a professional knowledgeable in the commissioning process. These certifications offer applicants recognition for their skills, through a combination of training, examination, and proof of professional experience. The certifications include:

  • CxAPSM – Accredited Commissioning Process Authority Professional (also CAPSM). Acknowledges applicants who have served as the primary commissioning authority during all project stages (pre-design through occupancy) on a minimum number and size of projects.
  • CXMSM – Accredited Commissioning Process Manager: Distinguishes applicants who have managed commissioning process activities within their organizations, such as university or government in-house programs.
  • CxTSSM – Accredited Commissioning Process Technical Service Provider (also CTSSM): Highlights the skill and experience of applicants who have provided commissioning services primarily in select project stages, on small or limited scope projects, or who provide key technical support to commissioning activities.
  • GCxPSM – Accredited Green Commissioning Process Provider (also GCPSM): Recognizes those who lead the commissioning process activities as commissioning authorities (the CxP team leader) on new or existing building projects that emphasize green and sustainable building principles.

Applicants who do not yet have sufficient professional experience in the commissioning process to qualify for one of the above certifications will receive accreditation as a Qualified Commissioning Process Provider, or QCxPSM (also QCPSM), upon successful completion of the training and examination. The QCxPSM is valid for five years to allow the applicant time to acquire the necessary experience for the CxAPSM, CXMSM, CxTSSM, or GCxPSM. All certifications require that the applicant:

  • Complete The Commissioning Process for Delivering Quality Constructed Projects course, plus at least one of the UW specialized Cx topic courses. These courses may be taken at different offerings, but must be completed prior to taking the exam.  Completion of the 5-day BCA course offered by UW is an approved alternative for satisfying the coursework requirement.
  • Successfully complete the examination. The required course work must be completed prior to taking the exam.
  • Submit complete application forms, with supporting requirements, as required by each specific certification. No applications will be accepted until the applicant has passed the examination.
  • Be approved for certification by the Commissioning Process Certification Committee at the University of Wisconsin.

View upcoming training and examination dates, along with the upcoming continuing education courses available in the Commissioning Process.