Experienced LCA practitioners with multiple completed ISO-conformant studies who want to demonstrate their professional expertise and commitment to the field.
Prerequisites to sit for the LCACP exam may be met by anyof the following:
Full pre-requisite requirements with notes can be found here.
The LCACP exam is a closed-book 3.5-hour multiple choice exam in English. There are 184 questions. The examination covers General LCA knowledge, ISO standards, LCI, LCIA, Project management, Data quality management, Post-impact calculations, LCA modeling/software, Statistics, Ethics, and Emerging issues.
The proctored exam is available online and can be taken anywhere in the world at your convenience. The exam can also be taken in-person during ACLCA’s Annual Conference.
To begin your LCACP certification journey:
Maintain active ACLCA membership, complete required CEUs through approved activities, and submit renewal documentation every three years.
The recertification fee is $300.00. This fee must be submitted along with your CEU Reporting Form.
Every three years, LCACPs must renew their certification by either:
Qualifying activities include:
While there is a one-month grace period after your certification expiration date, no certification renewal materials will be accepted after this grace period ends. If you fail to recertify on time, your certification will lapse, and you'll need to retake and pass the LCACP examination to become certified again.
You must track your own CEU activities using the CEU Reporting Form, which lists each activity's date, title, sponsor, and category. While you don't need to submit documentation with your form, you should maintain records for two years after your certification cycle ends, as ACLCA conducts annual audits of a sample of recertifying professionals.
