Singapore Certified Energy Manager SCEM Programme

SCEM Programme

The Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM) Programme, developed by the Energy Sustainability Unit of National University of Singapore (NUS) under the sponsorship of the Economic Development Board’s Locally-based Enterprise Advancement Program (LEAP), offers a formal training and certification system in the area of energy management.

Benefits of SCEM programme

The SCEM programme is designed for engineering professionals who intend to build their career as energy managers. It gives a thorough understanding of the key energy issues either in the building or industry sector. The programme will help the participants to develop the technical skills and competencies needed to manage and track energy usage within the organisations they serve.

A SCEM is envisioned as:

A competent energy professional equipped and qualified to perform technical and managerial functions in the areas of

• Energy audits, management and measurements
• Energy retrofitting services
• Financial advisor for energy efficiency measures and contracting
• Consultation and Procurement services
• Facility and energy management
• Energy engineering works
  

SCEM Training Levels

There are two certifiable levels for SCEM, namely Associate Level and Professional Level, catering to applicants with different educational and training backgrounds. The following table summarises the prerequisite criteria recommended for training admission for Associate and Professional levels:

Associate Level - Associate level SCEM training courses are accredited diploma courses currently offered by polytechnics. ASCEMs can become SCEMs after fulfilling stipulated conditions*.

The Energy Efficiency Technology Centre (EETC) of the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) has been endorsed by EEO Assessor - SCEM Steering Committee to conduct accreditation (new and renewal) of the diploma courses that are applied by polytechnics to be ASCEM accredited.  The framework and fees are summarised below.

Refer to ASCEM Accreditation Guidelines [PDF, 124.49 KB] for more information. 

Professional Level - Professional level SCEM training is for degree holders.

Candidates who have completed the training at Associate Level or Professional Level and meet the necessary criteria can apply for ASCEM and SCEM certifications respectively.

*The prerequisites for qualifying to be an SCEM are detailed under “SCEM Certification”.

Training Course Content

SCEM Curriculum

The SCEM curriculum comprises both compulsory and elective modules. Each individual needs to undertake 4 compulsory and 2 elective** modules, and at the end of each module, the individual has to take the respective examination. The individual who passes the examinations for all 6 modules and fulfils other pre-requisites*** will qualify to be an SCEM.

[New] With effect from 1 December 2026, in addition to passing the examinations for the 4 core and 2 elective** modules, the individual has to undertake the core practical module and pass the assessment for all 6 industrial systems and fulfils all other pre-requisites*** in order to apply for certification as an SCEM.

The training modules are as follows:

• Core Modules
  • Energy Measurement & Audit (EMA)
  • Energy Management & Economics (EME)
  • Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) Systems
  • Motor Driven Systems (MDS)
  • [New, with effect from 1 December 2026] Practical

  Click here [PDF, 96.23 KB] for more information on the practical module.

• Elective Modules
  • Integrative Design for Energy Efficiency (IDEE)
  • Building Envelope and Lighting Systems (BELS)
  • Steam and Compressed Air (SCA) Systems
  • Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems
  • Energy Recovery and Reuse (ERR)

Click here (PDF file, 45KB) for short descriptions of the various SCEM modules.

**A candidate who has completed the Green Mark Accredited Professional (GMAP) course offered by the BCA Academy may be exempted from taking the BELS module.

***The pre-requisites for qualifying to be an SCEM are detailed under the SCEM Certification tab.

Reference Manuals

The following reference manuals were developed to help SCEM candidates with their course work and to serve as reference materials with local case studies for practising energy managers.

• Air-conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) Systems [PDF, 4.03 MB]
• Energy Management and Economics (EME) [PDF, 1.7 MB]
• Energy Measurement and Audit (EMA) [PDF, 7.83 MB]
• Building Envelope and Lighting Systems (BELS) [PDF, 10.72 MB]
• Motor Driven Systems (MDS) [PDF, 8.28 MB]
• Combined Heat and Power Systems (CHPS) [PDF, 6.4 MB]
• Steam and Compressed Air Systems (SCAS) [PDF, 8.23 MB]  
• Energy Recovery and Reuse (ERR) [PDF, 8.8 MB]

Training Providers

SCEM training is offered by a number of Registered Training Providers that have been accredited by the EEO Assessor - SCEM Steering Committee. Interested persons who meet the course pre-requisites may register directly with the training providers.

Associate Level

Graduates from any of the programmes below are deemed to have met the requirements of SCEM certification at Associate Level and are eligible to apply for the ASCEM certification.

Nanyang Polytechnic

• Specialist Diploma in Energy and Environmental Management for Process Industry - Part-time

Singapore Polytechnic

• Specialist Diploma in Energy Efficiency Management
  

• Specialist Diploma in Environmental Technology & Energy Sustainability 

Professional Level

Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) Academy

Tel: 6461 1250
Email: iesa@iesnet.org.sg
For more information regarding course schedules, please click here

Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS)

Tel: 6338 8578
Email: training@seas.org.sg
For more information regarding course schedules, please click here

For Practical Module

Energy Efficiency Technology Centre (EETC)

Information on the RTP will be made available later

SCEM Certification

SCEM Registry

The registration of SCEM at Associate and Professional Levels is managed and maintained by the SCEM Registry housed under the Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES).

Certification Criteria

Application for certification

Candidates who meet the certification criteria may apply for SCEM certification with the  SCEM Registry. A certificate of registration which is valid for one year, will be issued to successful applicants. For clarifications on SCEM certification, please contact the SCEM Registry at scem@iesnet.org.sg.

****A candidate who has completed the Green Mark Accredited Professional (GMAP) course offered by the BCA Academy may be exempted from taking the BELS module (elective module).

Registration for SCEM Examination with SCEM Course

SCEM (Professional Level) Examination is held twice a year in February/ March and August/ September. Exam fee per module is $80.00 (excl GST).

The SCEM course (Professional Level) comprises a total of 4 core modules and 2 electives.

Applicants can make enquiries about the course fees, which includes exam fees, and register directly with the Registered Training Providers (RTPs) should they wish to enroll for the SCEM course. RTPs will also be able to advise on the availability of training grant for eligible applicants. 

For more details and contact information, please refer to the respective RTP websites: The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) Academy or  Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS).

Registration for SCEM Examination without SCEM Course

Applicants who wish to take the SCEM (Professional Level) Examination without attending the SCEM course may register with the Energy Efficiency Technology Centre (EETC) of the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT).The contact person for EETC is Nur Umairah Binte Omar umairah.omar@singaporetech.edu.sg.

Enquiries

For clarifications on the SCEM Programme, you may contact:

For clarifications on SCEM certification, please contact the  SCEM Registry.