National Productivity Organisation Certification Body
Certified Green Productivity Specialist (CGPS)
Introduction
From January 2024, SGPC as the National Productivity Organization (NPO) for Singapore set up a Certification Body “SG NPO-CB”, accredited by Asian Productivity Organization Accreditation Body (APO-AB), with the aim to certify Green Productivity Specialists.
The Certified Green Productivity Specialist (CGPS) programme certifies the professional competence of highly qualified individuals whose work focuses primarily on the application of green productivity solutions and related activities. These areas encompass Consultancy, Training, Promotion and Research.
The CGPS will help build a pool of skilled professionals who will play a pivotal role in the implementation of Singapore Green Plan and help Singapore achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
SG NPO-CB currently offers 2 Green Productivity Specialists Certification
- Certified Green Productivity Specialists (CGPS)
- Certified Master Green Productivity Specialists (CMGPS)
Benefits to being a Green Productivity Specialist
Pathway to International Recognition
The SG NPO-CB is accredited by the Asian Productivity Organization Accreditation Body (APO-AB) and is recognized by 20 other APO member economies such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, Republic of China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Republic of Korea, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam.
Facilitating Expertise Access
The SG NPO-CB proudly publishes the list of Certified Green Productivity Specialists online, readily accessible to all. This comprehensive resource will showcase the diverse profiles and green productivity domain expertise of each CGPS. This helps to foster effective connections and collaborations within the green productivity sphere.
CGPS Certification Flow Chart
For more details on the pre-requisites for CGPS and CMGPS certification, please download the list here.
20-22 Aug 2025
3-Day foundational course to learn how to build and implement sustainability strategies that drive real productivity gains, reduce operational waste, and position your company to meet rising ESG expectations without adding complexity or cost.
17 Nov 2025, PM Half Day
1. Understand the Core Principles of Green Productivity
Gain a solid foundation in the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit) and learn how Green Productivity integrates sustainability into core business operations for measurable performance gains.
2. Master the 6-Step, 13-Task GP Methodology
Learn the full systematic GP framework, from identifying inefficiencies to implementing and sustaining improvements, using the PDCA cycle for continuous operational optimisation.
3. Apply Practical Analytical & Process Improvement Tools
Use proven tools like Pareto Charts, Fishbone Diagrams, Poka-Yoke, and 5S to analyse root causes and design interventions that eliminate waste and drive performance.
4. Measure Environmental & Financial Impact with Precision
Learn to use Material Flow Cost Accounting (MFCA) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to track both environmental outputs and hidden costs, ensuring ESG efforts are backed by financial rigour.
5. Prepare Effectively for CGPS Certification
Understand the exam structure, assessment focus areas, and ethical standards required to be a certified Green Productivity Specialist under APO-GPS 201:2023
24 Nov 2025
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The CGPS Examination is one of the prerequisites to achieving the certification and validates your GP knowledge. After passing the examination, candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can submit an application and will have to pass an interview assessment prior to receiving the CGPS certification.
For more details on the pre-requisites for CGPS, please download the list here.
To find out more about the processes, please click here.
Price Breakdown for SG NPO-CB Certification
The CGPS Certification Process will be categories into the following:
– Pre-Qualification
– Certification
– Re-Certification
– Appeal/Reinstatement
Certification Fees
Why us
We're here to help!
As the APO accredited certification body of the programme, SG NPO-CB will be able to assist you with the queries you have regarding the certification.
