The ECCEL certification provides a structured pathway to develop and validate competences related to key areas of the European Green Deal.
Choose from eight certification areas and three competence levels – Beginner, Advanced and Professional – depending on your field of interest, knowledge and professional focus.
Explore eight key areas of the European Green Deal. Each certification area is available at Beginner, Advanced and Professional level, allowing you to select the pathway that best matches your knowledge and experience.
Build Your Foundation
Start with the fundamentals and develop an initial understanding of the selected Green Deal area and its key concepts.
Develop Your Competences
Build on your knowledge and develop broader competences for understanding and applying sustainable approaches within the selected area.
Demonstrate Professional Competence
Address the selected area at a more comprehensive professional level, combining specialised knowledge with the ability to apply relevant approaches and competences.
Develop competences related to the protection and restoration of biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. The certification addresses the relationship between human activities and nature, ecological awareness, sustainable practices and approaches to preserving biodiversity.
Available Levels: Beginner · Advanced · Professional
Explore how resources, products and materials can be used more sustainably by reducing waste and extending their lifecycle. The certification covers circular thinking, responsible production and consumption, resource efficiency and the transition towards more sustainable economic models.
Available Levels: Beginner · Advanced · Professional
Build knowledge and competences related to the transition towards sustainable and low-carbon energy systems. Topics include renewable energy, responsible energy use, sustainable infrastructure and the environmental and economic aspects of clean energy solutions.
Available Levels: Beginner · Advanced · Professional
Develop an understanding of climate change and the competences needed to support adaptation and sustainable action. The certification addresses climate change awareness, adaptation practices, collaboration, communication and nature-based solutions.
Available Levels: Beginner · Advanced · Professional
Explore sustainable food systems from agricultural production through to the consumer. The certification addresses sustainable agriculture, food production, consumption, food security, waste reduction and the environmental and social dimensions of our food systems.
Available Levels: Beginner · Advanced · Professional
Develop competences for more sustainable buildings and construction practices. The certification covers sustainable thinking, materials, technologies, energy efficiency and approaches that help reduce the environmental impact of buildings.
Available Levels: Beginner · Advanced · Professional
Explore approaches to creating cleaner, safer and more sustainable mobility systems. The certification addresses sustainable transport, mobility planning, environmental and social impacts, innovation and the development of more efficient mobility solutions.
Available Levels: Beginner · Advanced · Professional
Develop competences that contribute to reducing pollution and protecting human health and natural ecosystems. The certification addresses pollution of air, water and soil, waste management, sustainable production and consumption, environmental responsibility and related sustainability challenges.
Available Levels: Beginner · Advanced · Professional
The ECCEL certification assesses your knowledge and competences in the selected Green Deal area and level through an online multiple-choice examination.
Select one of the eight Green Deal areas according to your interests or professional focus.
Choose between Beginner, Advanced and Professional based on the competence level you want to demonstrate.
Familiarise yourself with the competences and subject areas covered by your selected certification. Completion of recommended training can support your preparation but is not a prerequisite for admission to the examination.
Complete the multiple-choice examination online. The number of questions and examination duration depend on the selected certification area and level.
Achieve the required passing score to successfully complete the certification and receive your ECQA certificate.
Online Exam
The certification examination is conducted online as a multiple-choice test.
No Formal Prerequisites
No formal prerequisite is required for admission to the examination, although completion of recommended training is suggested.
Level-Specific Exam
The number of questions and examination duration vary depending on the selected certification area and level.
50% Passing Score
At least 50% of the total score must be achieved to successfully pass the examination.
3-Year Certificate Validity
Following successful completion of the examination, the certificate is issued and is valid for three years.
Select the Green Deal topic that matches your interests or professional focus.
Choose between Beginner, Advanced and Professional according to the competence level you want to demonstrate.
Successfully complete the online multiple-choice examination with the required passing score.
After successfully passing the examination, you receive your ECQA certificate for the selected certification area and level.
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