Credentialing Study Materials
ISSP has led the development of a definitive Sustainability Professionals’ Body of Knowledge for the profession since 2010. That ongoing work, coordinated with ISSP members and dozens of subject-matter experts, has culminated in the publication of two study guides, a set of flashcards, and practice exams that help prospective credential-holders prepare to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed by sustainability practitioners. More than preparing candidates to sit for the Sustainability Excellence credentialing exams, these materials offer an in-depth description of our field and can be used as professional reference guides in both academic and field settings.
The most comprehensive preparation tool for the Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) credential exam (formerly the ISSP-SA), the SEA Study Guide walks readers through the Core Sustainability Concepts tested by the SEA exam. The SEA Study Guide is organized into 10 detailed but digestible chapters.
Whether you are a seasoned professional or part-time sustainability practitioner, you will find value in this digital Study Guide as our primary resource to help prospective credential-holders prepare for the Sustainability Excellence Associate exam.
Nonmember Price: $150
Member Price: $75
Get ready to get fluent in sustainability terminology with this set of Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) vocabulary flash cards! From “Aarhus Convention” to “Zero Waste,” the cards cover more than 300 sustainability terms and their definitions, straight from the ISSP Body of Knowledge.
Each purchase includes both a digital and printable set of flash cards designed to prepare candidates for the SEA credential exam. Download to your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, and navigate the sustainability terms and definitions with a few simple clicks.
Nonmember Price: $50
Member Price: $30
The Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) Practice Exam Questions booklet was created to help candidates prepare for their SEA credentialing exam. This convenient booklet contains 42 questions that probe your understanding of Core Sustainability Concepts—the first domain of knowledge in the exam's Job Task Analysis. The questions are representative of type of questions you may encounter on the exam, but do not necessarily mirror the content of the actual exam.
Nonmember Price: $40
Member Price: $20
Save 10% when you purchase the Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) study materials together. Included in this bundle are the SEA Study Guide, Sustainability Terms Flash Cards, and SEA Exam Practice Questions.
Nonmember Price: $215
Member Price: $115
The Sustainability Excellence Professional (SEP) Study Guide offers a comprehensive guide to the body of knowledge that underpins the SEP credentialing exam. Designed to impart the advanced knowledge required for an SEP, the Study Guide illustrates the industry best-practices for applying sustainability concepts—through real-life anecdotes, lessons learned, and case studies—in five domains of competency: Stakeholder Engagement; Strategic Planning; Implementing Sustainability Strategies; Evaluating & Reporting; and Adjusting Plans .
This publication reflects the work of 30 ISSP members—Subject Matter Experts, including 19 SEPs and seven SEAs from 10 countries on five continents—practicing in the business, industrial, academic, nonprofit, and public sectors.
Nonmember Price: $150
Member Price: $75
The Sustainability Excellence Professional (SEP) Exam Practice Questions booklet will help prospective credential-holders prepare for their SEP exam. The booklet contains 55 questions that probe your understanding of the five advanced Domains of knowledge in the exam's Job Task Analysis.
The questions are representative of type of questions you may find on the exam, but do not necessarily mirror the content of the actual exam.
Nonmember Price: $40
Member Price: $20
Save 10% when you purchase the Sustainability Excellence Professional (SEP) study materials together. Included in this bundle are the SEP Study Guide, and SEP Exam Practice Questions.
Nonmember Price: $170
Member Price: $85
A Special Invitation: If you are interested in our next version update to the Sustainability Professionals Body of Knowledge, please feel free to reach out to us through our contact form. We’re engaging subject matter experts from around the globe in small working groups to assess how our profession has changed and what cutting-edge knowledge is key to success moving forward!