INTRODUCTION
Becoming a member and licensee of the Institute of Environmental Practitioners of Nigeria (IEPN) is an important step for practicing environmental and sustainability professionals. It formally validates the practitioner’s knowledge, skills, and experience in environmental management, sustainability practice, and associated fields.
It is a clear demonstration of a minimum level of proficiency and accountability to
employers, clients, regulators, and the public that the professional meets minimum industry standards that can be relied upon.
Licensure by the IEPN offers several benefits to Nigerian practitioners, including but not limited to:
i. Consideration for senior roles in environmental consulting, regulatory compliance, sustainability leadership, or project development.
ii. Positioning for promotions, leadership roles, or assignments in sustainability
studies and/or initiatives that are relied upon by decision makers (e.g., Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Audits, Due Diligence, Pollution
Studies, GHG accounting, Climate Change Risk Assessments, among others).
iii. Access to technical resources, professional recognition, training, networking opportunities;
iv. Authority to certify reports; and
v. Increased reward associated with the licensure.
Given the multi and inter-disciplinary nature of the environment, the IEPN issues licenses across specific areas of demonstrated expertise. All licensed practitioners are bound by a code of ethics and standards of conduct.
Applicants must read through the eligibility criteria and appreciate the various membership categories and practice areas in respect of which licenses are issued.
Step 1- Create Account
Step 2 – Read Eligibility Criteria and Choose the Appropriate Membership Category and Practice Areas
Step 3 – Fill Out and Submit Application Form and Supporting Documentation.
Step 4 – Pay Application Fee
Step 5 – Conduct Proficiency Tests
Step 6 – Application and Documentation Review
Step 7 – Notification of Acceptance
Step 8 – Payment of Membership Fee
Step 9 – Induction and License Issuance.
CONTINUING OBLIGATIONS
Successful applicants will be required to:
i. Renew their membership and pay dues annually or periodically as determined
by IEPN Council
ii. Embark on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
iii. Abide by the Institute’s Code of Ethics or Conduct
STEPS TO MEMBERSHIP AND LICENSURE
Step One
All intending members and licensees are required to create an account on the IEPN portal.
Step Two
Read Eligibility Criteria and Choose the Appropriate Membership Category and Practice Areas.
Step Three
All intending members should complete and submit (upload) the form together with all supporting documents and information as indicated in the application form.
Step Four
The non-refundable membership application fee is N20,000 (Twenty Thousand Naira only). This fee should be paid online and evidence uploaded together with the application form and supporting documents.
Step Five
All applicants will be required to take IEPN proficiency tests and achieve a pass mark of no less than 70%. Applicants are allowed a maximum of two attempts in one year.
Step Six
IEPN Council reviews recommendations made by the admission and registration committee, together with documents submitted by applicants, and proficiency test scores. If satisfactory, Council approves membership and licensure for specific membership categories and practice areas.
Step Seven
Successful applicants will be notified of their acceptance and provided guidance on the next steps.
Step Eight
The final step before induction and license issuance is payment of the membership fee of N330,000 (Three hundred and thirty thousand Naira). Payment is made online and evidence uploaded.
Step Nine
Successful applicants who have fulfilled all required financial obligations will be onboarded and issued licenses and their practitioners’ seals at an induction ceremony or other process 3 as authorized by IEPN Council. All licensed practitioners are also required to sign attestation to the guidelines for the use of the seal.
Get Involved
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