Energy Risk
Professional (ERP®)
The premier risk certification
for the energy field.
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See the big picture and develop leadership skills
Earning the Energy Risk Professional (ERP) designation can help differentiate you in an increasingly competitive market. If you have little experience or a narrowly focused background in energy, the ERP Program can help fill gaps in your knowledge. Exposure to the broad set of topics covered in the ERP Exam curriculum will build the foundation of knowledge and market insights necessary to see the “big picture” and ask the right questions as you develop your career in energy.
As a Certified ERP you will be prepared for jobs with increasing breadth and responsibility, including senior management positions that require the ability to assess and manage risk strategically to create value for your organization.
As a hiring manager, you can use the ERP certification as a benchmark for identifying potential new hires who possess the skills necessary to become future leaders of your organization.
Stand out to top employers
ERPs are constantly in demand by the world’s leading energy companies, commodity trading firms, energy consulting companies, and regulatory agencies.
TOP 10 COMPANIES
EMPLOYING THE MOST ERPs*
- Shell Corporation
- EDF
- EY
- FERC
- ENGIE
- Sapient
- BP
- Deloitte
- PwC
- TransAlta
TOP 10 COUNTRIES AND REGIONS WHERE ERPs ARE EMPLOYED
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- India
- Singapore
- China
- Switzerland
- Nigeria
- Mexico
- Hong Kong
Apply your knowledge to a diverse
set of career paths in energy
The knowledge and skills developed while earning the ERP designation can be applied across a diverse set of functional roles within firms that operate directly and indirectly in the energy market.
Industry Opportunities
- Risk management within integrated petroleum companies, electricity generators and power utilities, and renewable energy companies: Evaluate risks associated with the upstream production, transport, and processing of oil, gas, and coal; the generation, distribution, and marketing of electricity; and the financing and integration of renewable generation facilities.
- Commodity trading, scheduling, structuring and origination: Apply knowledge of physical transport, storage, and product processing to assess market opportunities.
- Consulting: Leverage insights about the energy market value chain to satisfy client objectives across a variety of projects, including technology applications, strategic planning, and financial analysis.
- Research and investment management: Apply knowledge of market fundamentals and technical trends to inform investment decisions.
- Financial control: Apply analytical skills and market perspective to understand how the full scope of commercial operations are aggregated in complex accounting, finance, and reporting systems.
- Treasury: Assess company liquidity policies and manage corporate funding needs.
- Audit: Examine adequacy of firm’s risk controls and processes based on best practices, regulatory requirements, and jurisdictional structures.
- Regulatory compliance: Understand the market rationale for proposed regulations and their impact on business models.
Comparable degree levels
According to an independent benchmarking study conducted by the UK National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC), the ERP is comparable to a master's degree in ten national and regional educational systems. Based on its highly specialized content, complex candidate requirements and industry-based curricula, the ERP was deemed equivalent to:
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Meet a certified ERP
Hear what ERPs have to say about their certification
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