Membership built for a career in environmental practice.
Choose the category that fits where you are. National dues are listed below; chapter dues add $25–$40 depending on your region.

Choose Your Plan
Student
$45
per year
Full member benefits
Discounted Summit registration
Resource library access
Directory listing
Join
Discounted Summit registration
Resource library access
Directory listing
New Professional
$120
per year
For early-career CEPs
Discounted Summit registration
Resource library access
Directory listing
Job board access
Join
Discounted Summit registration
Resource library access
Directory listing
Job board access
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Professional
$245
per year
Full CEP credential support
Member Summit rate
Directory listing
Resource library + CE tracking
Job board + advocacy alerts
Join
Member Summit rate
Directory listing
Resource library + CE tracking
Job board + advocacy alerts
Fellow
$295
per year
Recognition for distinguished CEPs
All Professional benefits
Priority Summit access
Leadership opportunities
Join
All Professional benefits
Priority Summit access
Leadership opportunities
Retired / Emeritus
$75
per year
For retired professionals
Resource library access
Chapter events
Directory listing (Emeritus)
Join
Resource library access
Chapter events
Directory listing (Emeritus)
Organizational
$1,200
per year
Up to 10 named staff seats
Reduced job-posting rate
Summit sponsorship priority
Logo on the CAEP site
Join
Reduced job-posting rate
Summit sponsorship priority
Logo on the CAEP site
What every membership includes
Certification path
Member Summit rate
Directory listing
Resource library
Job board access
Advocacy alerts
Chapter events
Frequently Asked Questions
When are dues billed?
Membership runs annually from your join date. We'll remind you before renewal.
What's the difference between national and chapter dues?
National dues fund CAEP-wide programs; chapter dues ($25–$40) fund local events in your region.
Can I upgrade my membership?
Yes — you can move between categories at any time; we'll prorate the difference.
How do organizational seats work?
Organizational membership covers up to 10 named staff, each with full member benefits.
Ready to join CAEP?
Questions first? We're happy to help.
Questions about membership?
Prefer to talk it through first? Send an inquiry and our membership team will follow up.
