Certified ERPs are expected to have some related energy or financial industry experience and a general understanding of one or more physical energy markets. To become a certified Energy Risk Professional and to use the ERP designation after your name, the following is required:

To complete the certification process, GARP requires a brief description (minimum of 4-5 sentences) detailing how your experience relates directly to energy or financial risk management; your professional experience must encompass two years of full-time work experience. Experience completed for school will not be considered, including internships, part-time jobs, or student teaching.

Important: You have 5 years from the date you passed the ERP Exam to have your work experience verified, which you can do by completing the online form verifying your professional experience If you fail to provide this information within the 5 year time frame, then you will be required to retake the ERP Exam in order to become a Certified ERP.

Earning the right to use "ERP" after your name demonstrates professionalism and dedication to the profession. Thus possessing an appropriate level of professional experience is important in ensuring that the ERP designation maintains its status as the leading certification for energy risk professionals worldwide.