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Certified Dangerous Goods Professional

IHMM professional certification recognizing expertise in safe, secure and compliant international multimodal transportation of dangerous goods.

Licensing authority: Institute of Hazardous Materials Management · Application information

Initial by examination
CDGP examination
Application Approval
Submit the online application, pay the application fee and obtain IHMM approval before purchasing and scheduling the examination; agree to the Certification Agreement and applicable ethics/consent policies and disclose the specified convictions for IHMM review.
Assessment
Pass the English CDGP examination governed by the effective-2026 blueprint; a separate practical, oral or writing examination is not specified in this initial certification route.
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Education
CDGP is available to non-degreed applicants; no degree prerequisite is imposed by the cited CDGP eligibility provision.
Experience
Minimum five years of relevant dangerous-goods transportation experience, supported by work history and third-party employment verification.
Issuance
Pay the annual credential fee after passing to receive the credential.
Scheduling
IHMM contacts approved applicants about payment and scheduling; testing-center hours and seating govern appointments. The candidate handbook also permits remote live-proctored delivery subject to its technical and security requirements. In Exam Ready Status the candidate has 12 months to schedule and pay for the examination. Approved applications are valid for only 12 months; after expiry the candidate must reapply as a new applicant.
Training
Specific exam preparation, training and course attendance are optional; no required training examination is added.

CDGP examination

Provider
Kryterion HOST proctored computer-testing network; IHMM candidate handbook also provides remote online live-proctored delivery
Format
English; open-book multiple-choice knowledge examination
Exam questions
Total questions: 100.
Time limit
3.5 hours
Examination outline
  • International regulatory standards for dangerous goods transport (25%)
    • 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 (24%)
    • Classification and basic description
    • Packaging testing, marking and closure instructions
    • Approved packaging selection
    • Hazard warning labels
    • Package marks and markings
    • Placards and panels
    • Dangerous goods declaration information
  • Handling of Cargo (15%)
    • Cargo-handling labels and marks
    • Loading and unloading
    • Segregation
    • Modal handling requirements
    • Inspection and acceptance
  • Management of Documentation (15%)
    • Bulk and non-bulk packaging testing
    • Dangerous goods declaration elements
    • Permits, authorizations, agreements and certificates
    • Other shipment documents
  • Emergency Management (11%)
    • Emergency planning
    • Emergency response information
    • Incident and accident reporting and notification
    • Repackaging and salvage packaging limitations
  • Security (10%)
    • Site security plans and training
    • Required security-plan elements
    • Security awareness and risk
    • Personnel security procedures
    • Security threats, breaches and incident reporting
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