Training · Professional requirements
How do you maintain your ENV SP credential each year?
Maintaining the ENV SP credential requires an annual renewal fee and seven hours of education a year. Two of those hours are prescribed by ISI; the remaining five may be continuing-education courses or other qualifying activities approved by ISI. The Level 1 training can contribute to those five hours, subject to ISI approval.
The ENV SP credential, awarded by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, recognises professionals trained in the Envision framework for sustainable infrastructure. More than fifteen thousand professionals hold it worldwide. It is maintained annually.
What the text says
« ENV SPs remit an annual renewal fee, and complete seven hours of education. Two of these seven hours are prescribed by ISI and the remaining five hours may consist of continuing education courses or other qualifying activities approved by ISI. »
The correspondence, point by point
| What the body requires | Source | What the training provides |
|---|---|---|
| 5 of the 7 annual hours are flexible: continuing-education courses and qualifying activities approved by ISI | sustainableinfrastructure.org | Level 1, ENV34P: 7 certified hours, eligible as flexible hours subject to ISI approval |
| 2 of the 7 hours prescribed by ISI | sustainableinfrastructure.org | Those 2 hours rest with ISI; the training adds to the 5 flexible hours |
This correspondence analysis is prepared by IRICE from the documents published by the bodies cited, on the date indicated. It has not been submitted to these bodies and confers neither recognition, approval, nor partnership. Each body remains the sole judge of whether a training course is admissible under its own requirements. It is the candidate's responsibility to check with the body concerned. Any rectification request may be sent to hello@irice-certification.com and will be processed within 15 days.
What the training provides
The Level 1 training provides seven certified hours on biodiversity applied to buildings and developments, a topic relevant to an Envision professional. It can contribute to the five flexible hours of ENV SP maintenance.
ISI is the body that approves qualifying activities; we do not promise that approval and do not decide in its place. We provide a named certificate and a detailed programme, enough to submit the activity to ISI. A French certificate never stands as equivalence to a non-French status.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours to maintain ENV SP?
Seven education hours a year, on top of the annual renewal fee. Two are prescribed by ISI, five are flexible.
What can the five flexible hours be?
Continuing-education courses or other qualifying activities, approved by ISI. The Level 1 training can qualify, subject to that approval.
Is ISI approval guaranteed?
No, and we do not promise it. ISI approves qualifying activities. We provide the certificate and the programme, to submit to ISI.
How many hours does the Level 1 training provide?
Seven certified hours, in one day, with no prerequisite and a detailed programme. The certificate is named and issued by QUALITEL Formation, a Qualiopi-certified body.
Can the training be funded?
The training is delivered with QUALITEL Formation, a Qualiopi-certified body, and may be funded by a French skills operator (OPCO). The steps are set out on the funding page.
Sources
- Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, ENV SP credential maintenance. sustainableinfrastructure.org. Accessed 10 August 2026.