The target audience for Specialist Environmental Standards Certified Professional (S-ESCP) Scheme includes Environmental Standards Professionals that intend to practice in Nigeria at all levels in public and private sectors. These are individuals considered to have educational qualifications, technical skills, and practical experience relevant to the Environmental Standards Practice.

• As the prominence and reputation of Environmental professionals continue to grow, Specialist status is increasingly seen internationally as a highly desirable demonstration of an individual’s high level of competence. S-ESCP demonstrates that an individual has been judged by their peers to be working at the highest standards in the environmental aspects of their work. A S-ESCP must be able to demonstrate:
• A high level of theoretical knowledge of sustainability and environmental issues
• Successful application of this knowledge to lead sustainable management of the environment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• A personal commitment to maintain professional standards, and to recognize obligations to society, the profession, and the environment.
• Using the post-nominal letters “S-ESCP’ after your name provides a clear way for environmental professionals to signal this knowledge and expertise to employers, stakeholders, decision makers and clients.
• Decisions impacting the environment should be made by those with proven, up to date competence. S-ESCP holders are perfectly placed to do this. They are leading the way – others will follow.

S-ESCP holders are committed to the same high standards of environmental professionalism, hence will be part of a global community of professionals who have committed to use their expertise to address environmental challenges and progress opportunities.

• Lowering probability of hiring an unqualified person​
• Clarifying questions around experience and educational equivalencies of candidates​
• Make hiring process more efficient​.
• Reducing the costs of onboarding and training

• Be nationally recognized for their experience and skills​.
• Have their transferable skills be recognized by employers​.
• Grow their network​.
• Have exclusive access to professional development opportunities.

Examination Pathway

• Obtain Training from any Centre of Excellence
• Fulfil the Certification Requirements
• Take the recommended Examination.
• Submission of Project work
• Get Certified

Interview Pathway

• Obtain recommended Training from Centre of Excellence
• Fulfil the Certification Requirements
• Work profile as requested.
• Face the Interview panel
• Get Certified

• Ability to show proof of continuous training on Environmental Standards Issues.
• Evidence of related professional associations meetings, seminars, conferences attended.
• Evidence of field practical experience in related area e.g. (consultancy engagement) with administrative and operational oversight experience in related area.
• Number of journals and books or articles authored and published.
• Evidence of participation in professional networking activities
• Evidence of serving as a mentor to Foundation ESCPs.
• Evidence of application of case management approach to address complex environmental issues
• Fulfil updated competency requirements that may be approved periodically by ESCB.
• Submission of CPD log
• Get Recertified