Devote an hour per day (on average) over 2 months
and you can add the CC-P® to your name!

How it Works:

  • Enroll today in the 60-day challenge and receive a hefty discount on the exam and application fees

  • Use our easy-to-follow recommended process to navigate the program and complete the exam, elective and application requirements

  • Submit your final application within 60 days

What happens if I don’t finish the 60-Day Challenge in time?

Most self-study participants finish this program in less than 2 months. If you absolutely cannot complete the requirements, on the 61st day, you’ll be ask to pay the portion of the fee we discounted from your enrollment. From there, you will receive an additional 60-day access to the training resources so that you can complete the requirements.

About the CC-P® Self-Study Program

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

 
 

Program Features:

  • A blend of on-demand video resources (approximately 20 hours), downloadable study materials and recommended references.

  • An easy-to-use interface with orientation instructions for navigating the CC-P® exam curriculum.

  • Program structure designed to guide you through the certification process.

  • Ability to schedule appointments with ACCO staff for guidance and technical support.

Competencies You’ll Develop:

  • Recognizing situations where climate change outcomes affect the organization

  • Assessing impacts of specific situational outcomes

  • Enabling enterprise management of climate related initiatives

  • Assessing and quantifying climate risks and opportunities

  • Educating the organization on managing short-term and long-term uncertainty

  • Tailoring communication to different audiences

  • Leading organizational change initiatives

  • Developing and overseeing training programs

  • Attributing value to resource consumption

  • Extending organizational capabilities and maintaining good stewardship of actions taken through collaboration and partnership

  • Developing strategies for bundling, comparing and/or relying on existing management models

 

Recommended Weekly Progression

Week 1: Study for and take Exam #1 (Climate Science & Vulnerability Assessment) — Approximately 7 total hours

Week 2: Study for and take Exam #2 (GHG, Energy & Water Management) — Approximately 7 total hours

Week 3: Study for and take Exam #3 (Governance, Law & Policy) — Approximately 7 total hours

Week 4: Study for and take Exam #4 (Materiality, Risk Management & Economics) — Approximately 7 total hours

Weeks 5-6: Watch the elective guidance webinar, complete your electives gather elective documentation — Approximately 10-17 hours

Week 7: Prepare your resume and submit your final application — Approximately 2 hours