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CMD™ Application — Certified Microgrid Developer

Thank you for your interest in the CMD™ — Certified Microgrid Developer program, a flagship certification program by Microgrid Today Institute.

This is a selective, premium cohort-based experience. Please complete the application thoughtfully. Responses will be reviewed for alignment, readiness, and professional intent.

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Question 1 of 23

Full Name

Question 2 of 23

Email Address

Question 3 of 23

Mobile Number

Question 4 of 23

City / State / Country

Question 5 of 23

LinkedIn Profile URL

Question 6 of 23

Company / Organization

Question 7 of 23

Current Title

Question 8 of 23

Briefly describe your current role and responsibilities

Question 9 of 23

Years of experience in energy, infrastructure, finance, development, engineering, or related fields:

A

0–3 years

B

4–7 years

C

8–12 years

D

13–20 years

E

20+ years

Question 10 of 23

Which best describes your background?

A

Project Development

B

Engineering / Technical

C

Finance / Investment

D

Consulting / Advisory

E

EPC / Construction

F

Utility / Public Sector

G

Founder / Entrepreneur

H

Other

Question 11 of 23

Why are you applying to the CMD™ program at this time?

Question 12 of 23

What type of microgrid or distributed energy work are you currently involved in, if any?

Question 13 of 23

What are you hoping this credential will enable you to do over the next 12–24 months?

Question 14 of 23

Why is now the right time for you to pursue this certification?

Question 15 of 23

Are you prepared to complete the CMD™ Qualification Project?

A

Yes

B

No

C

Not Sure

Question 16 of 23

Where do you expect your strongest contribution to be?

A

Technical

B

Financial

C

Strategic

D

Cross-functional

Question 17 of 23

Are there specific project types, industries, or sectors you are most interested in for your capstone work?

Question 18 of 23

What perspective, experience, or network would you bring to a high-caliber cohort of peers?

Question 19 of 23

Have you led, contributed to, or evaluated complex projects before? If so, briefly describe one.

Question 20 of 23

Are you able to attend the live in-person intensive on September 23–24, 2026 in Los Angeles?

A

Yes

B

No

C

Unsure

Question 21 of 23

Are you prepared to participate in the guided online cohort phase that follows?

A

Yes

B

No

C

Unsure

Question 22 of 23

Do you understand that successful completion of the CMD™ Qualification Project is required to earn the CMD™ designation?

A

Yes

B

No

Question 23 of 23

I understand that CMD™ is a selective, premium program and that submission of this application does not guarantee acceptance.

A

Yes, I understand

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