Environmental Practices Review Resources
Overview
The Institute of Professional Environmental Practice (IPEP) is the independent, not-for-profit certifying organization for the Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) and the Environmental Professional Intern (EPI). If you are interested in becoming certified through IPEP, the Air & Waste Management Association offers courses to assist individuals in preparing for the QEP and EPI written examinations. These courses are offered live each year at our Annual Conference & Exhibition.
Archived Course Manuals Now Available!
In 2009, A&WMA began offering archived course manuals from previous live courses in our online library. To view a description of each course, or to purchase the manual, click on the course title below:
GENWM-100: Environmental Practices Review Specialty Course: Waste Management (2009)
The GENWM-100 course manual provides an understanding of solid waste management and includes topics covered in the QEP exam for waste management. It presents a working knowledge of waste generation, minimization, transportation, treatment, processing, and disposal. The course is designed for professionals involved in managing environmental issues, professionals who are concerned with the effects of environmental policies or regulations on their companies, and company and government agency personnel interested in waste issues. The course manual consists of both reference material and the slides presented by the instructor. NOTE: Because this manual is only accessible by web, you will be contacted by e-mail--normally within a week--with the link and the copyright stipulations for usage. close
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GENESMP-100: Environmental Practices Review Specialty Course: Environmental Science, Management, and Policy (2008)
The GENESMP-100 course begins with a review of basic environmental science fundamental concepts and principles, and follows how science is used in the process of setting environmental policy and environmental management programs. Covered topics include 1) environmental science: sampling and monitoring methods; data analysis and interpretation; science/engineering of remediation/restoration technologies; control technologies; toxicological identification; sampling, measurement, and monitoring/mitigation; identification, diagnosis, measurement, and monitoring/mitigation of health effects from environmental exposures; and potential exposure pathways; close
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GEN-100: Environmental Practices Review (2008)
The GEN-100 course provides a thorough review of chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and engineering, which are important for passing the Fundamentals portion of the QEP exam. It has been updated to reflect the recently revised IPEP Body of Knowledge for this subject area. The course manual consists of the slides presented by the instructor. NOTE: Because this manual is only accessible by web, you will be contacted by e-mail--normally within a week--with the link and the copyright stipulations for usage. close
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Test Your Knowledge!*
Test your knowledge by taking any of the interactive exams below:
Password is : A&WMAQEP (case sensitive)
Password is : A&WMAQEP (case sensitive)
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*Note: these exams were given as part of A&WMA's Environmental Practices Review courses, and are not intended to replicate an actual QEP or EPI written exam.
Study Guides
For more information about the exam administration, visit the IPEP website, or review the IPEP Exam Guide.
Bodies of Knowledge
QEP / EPI Part 1 General Science Body of Knowledge
QEP Part 2 Environmental Science, Management, and Policy
QEP Part 2 Air Quality
QEP Part 2 Water Quality
QEP Part 2 Waste Management
Want More?
For more information about A&WMA's Environmental Practices Review courses, contact Autumn Secrest at 412-904-6031.
Thank You
A&WMA would like to say a special "thank you" to the esteemed faculty who made this resource page possible:
James ("Jim") R. Donnelly, QEP, Principal, J.R. Donnelly Consulting
Michael G. Forbeck, QEP, Regional Program Manager, PA DEP Southwest Regional Office
Joseph P. Pezze, QEP, President, The Hillcrest Group, LLC.
Timothy C. Keener, Ph.D., P.E., QEP, Professor of Environmental Engineering, University of Cincinnati