CEFP Course Curriculum

The curriculum is comprised of the four core areas of APPA’s Body of Knowledge. It is placed on the customized website (CIL Platform) so participants will have access 24/7 to prepare for their exam.

Part 1 – General Administration and Management

Section I-A: Leadership and Administration

Section I-B: Human Resources Management

Section I-C: Business and Financial Management

Part 2 – Operations and Maintenance

Section II-A: Plant Management

Section II-B: Building Systems

Section II-C: Plant Services

Section II-D: Campus Services

Part 3 – Energy, Utilities, and Environmental Stewardship

Section III-A: Energy Utilization and Environmental Stewardship

Section III-B: District Energy Systems

Section III-C: Other Utilities

Part 4 – Planning, Design, and Construction

Section IV-A: Facilities Planning

Section IV-B: Facilities Design and Construction

Section IV-C: Special Topics