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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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Powering the future: How the DOE is fueling nuclear fuel cycle research and development
As global interest in nuclear energy surges, the United States must remain at the forefront of research and development to ensure national energy security, advance nuclear technologies, and promote international cooperation on safety and nonproliferation. A crucial step in achieving this is analyzing how funding and resources are allocated to better understand how to direct future research and development. The Department of Energy has spearheaded this effort by funding hundreds of research projects across the country through the Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP). This initiative has empowered dozens of universities to collaborate toward a nuclear-friendly future.
The CNP credential is intended for individuals who have at least two years of professional experience in the nuclear industry and are seeking to validate their knowledge and commitment to excellence in this critical field. The certification is well-suited for early to mid-career professionals working in areas such as nuclear operations, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, safety, or project management.
ANS has developed the following eligibility requirements to provide a fair and impartial application process for all applicants. Each requirement has been established to ensure that individuals certified by ANS have experience working in the nuclear industry or have requisite nuclear science and technology knowledge.
To be eligible to sit for the CNP exam, individuals must:
For more comprehensive information about the CNP credential, please refer to the official handbook.
Exam Dates & Scheduling
Exam Applications
ANS Members: $395
Non-Members: $595
Exam Retakes for ANS Members: $295
Exam Retakes for Non-Members: $495
Other Fees
Rescheduling, Transfers, and Cancellations: $125
Late Applications: $125
Returned Checks: $30
Cancellations & Refunds
ANS must receive all requests for a cancellation/refund in writing, no later than two weeks before the start of your original testing period. If you have previously transferred your exam to a new testing period, you are not eligible for a refund.
You may email a request for a refund to certification@ans.org. Requests for cancellations/refunds may only be made by the exam candidate. Refunds will be issued less a $125 processing fee.