Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)

Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP)

Credential: Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP)
Credentialing Agency: Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM), Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP) is an advanced certification that recognizes expertise in dealing with the safe, secure, and compliant transportation of dangerous goods internationally under the model regulations published by the United Nations, International Maritime Organization, International Civil Aviation Organization, and International Air Transport Association. The CDGP is an unbiased verification that a company employs a global expert that can help the employer demonstrate to suppliers, customers, and enforcement agencies that they excel at regulatory compliance and safety. Applicants must have five years of relevant experience and pass a written exam.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP)

The following Marine Corps Enlisted MOSs provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:

Enlisted Occupation	Occupation Type	Related As	COOL$
0311 Rifleman	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0313 Light Armored Reconnaissance Marine	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0321 Reconnaissance Marine	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0331 Machine Gunner	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0341 Mortarman	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0351 Infantry Assault Marine	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0352 Antitank Missile Gunner	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0363 Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Unit Leader	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0365 Infantry Squad Leader	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0369 Infantry Unit Leader	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0372 Critical Skills Operator	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0393 Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Operations Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0399 Infantry Operations Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
2311 Ammunition Technician	MOS	Other
2336 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
6591 Aviation Ordnance Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
7011 Expeditionary Airfield Systems Technician	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks

The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:

	Civilian Job	Job Family	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
	Environmental Engineers	Architecture and Engineering			find local salary
	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical		Apprenticeship	find local salary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Attainability:

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

Credential Prerequisite
Experience: 5 years
Education
Training
Membership
Other
Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

Exam
Written Exam
Oral Exam
Practical Exam
Performance Assessment

Exam Administration (View Details)

In-person exam
Remote proctored on-line exam
Third-party test vendor

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 5 years

Continuing Education
Exam
Continuing Education OR Exam
Fee
Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)

9210 Corporate Blvd
Suite 470
Rockville, MD 20850

Phone: (301) 984-8969

Fax: (301) 984-1516
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Experience REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must have a minimum of five years of relevant experience in a field related to dangerous goods transportation.

Other REQUIREMENTS

The Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP) credential has the following other requirements:

Applicant must agree to uphold and abide by the IHMM Code of Ethics.

Written Exam

Identify and describe international regulatory standards relevant to the transport of dangerous goods (40%)
- Knowledge of International Regulatory References
- Knowledge of the Training and Certifications Required by International Regulations
- Working Knowledge of Dangerous Goods Terminology and Definitions
Management of Transportation (22%)
Handling of Cargo (14%)
Management of Documentation (8%)
Emergency Management (9%)
Security (7%)

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP) examination:

Best Sources
- CDGP Exam Preparation
- CDGP Recertification Information

An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.

Testing Information

Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor

For more information on the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) testing process, visit the agency website.

Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:

Kryterion

The test centers are located in the U.S.

To find out more, use the following links on the Kryterion website:

RECERTIFICATION

Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP)

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP) credential has the following recertification information:

CDGP certification holders must earn at least 200 Certification Maintenance Points (CMPs) during a five-year period to qualify for recertification. CDGP certification holders must also remain in good standing with IHMM by being current in all fees and upholding the IHMM Code of Ethics. Detailed information regarding CMP requirements can be found in the IHMM Recertification Handbook.

Note: Marine Corps COOL will only pay recertification fees for the current year, no arrears will be paid. Voucher requests for recertification fees must be submitted with proof of the current status of the certification (for example, a screen shot of your credentialing agency dashboard or a copy of a current fee receipt).