ACCO offers a variety of packages to help professionals start their pathway to becoming a Certified Climate Change Professional® (CC-P®).

Start by selecting your study pathway:

Study using videos and downloadable materials
OR
Enroll in a 2-month live online training program

You can pay for the exam and application fees at the same time, or pay for them separately.

Coming soon: Study flashcards and a study guide will be published and available in Fall 2023.

Self-Study Online

This is a self-study program featuring approximately 20 hours of recorded videos, downloadable materials, and references to third-party resources.

• General Rate: $495

• For ACCO Members: $395

This resource is made available for 90 days. For continued access after the 90-day period, non-member purchasers will need to join ACCO as members.

Note: For individuals in countries identified by World Bank as low income or lower-middle income (click here for reference), contact ACCO to request a discounted rate.

Study Flashcards

The CC-P® curriculum addresses a broad range of key concepts and definitions. From “carbon cycle” to “global warming potential” and “enterprise risk management,“ the cards cover hundreds of terms and their definitions standardized and/or recognized by ACCO, peer professional societies and policymakers.

Purchase a a digitally navigable (and printable) set of flash cards designed to prepare you for the CC-P® exams.

Pricing to be announced shortly.

Live Online CC-P® Prep Programs

ACCO administers a recurring series of 2-month live online programs on a recurring basis. Each class is approximately 30 hours of live class with recordings and resources made available as study aids.

• General Rate: $745

• ACCO Member Rate: $595

Participating in the live online program provides participants with a 90-day account on the ACCO portal, which is used to administer the class. For continued access after the 90-day period, non-member registrants will need to join ACCO as members.

Note: For individuals in countries identified by World Bank as low income or lower-middle income (click here for reference), contact ACCO to request a discounted rate.

CC-P® Study Guide

In Fall 2023, ACCO will publish this stand-alone digital text book. The study guide will serve an alternative and/or a supplement to the other training options provided by ACCO.

Pricing to be announced shortly.

Exam, Application & Maintenance Fees:

The CC-P® program fees include a one-time application fee, a one-time exam fee (covering all 4 exams and exam re-takes) and an annual renewal fee. Discounts are available for ACCO members.

Enrolled through an Academy or an employer-provided training?

Has your employer or a government agency provided you with the training, but you still need to pay for the exam and application fee? The above-referenced exam and application fees apply to you.