This certification program is designed to be inclusive and inviting to all educators in the broad field of environmental education.  Certification levels allow flexibility for ranges of experiences and skills and will create an environment for career professional development and improvement.  The levels are designed so that experts and novices each have a role to play in advancing the field of environmental education.

Level 1: Master Environmental Educator - these competencies match the requirements for a nationally transferable certification and are based on the knowledge and skill levels of expert environmental educators. 

Level 2: Basic Environmental Educator - these competencies are a subset of the master environmental educator competencies.  This level represents a state-level certification for environmental educators who are relatively new to the field.  This certification will not be transferable to other states.