EMCP Level 2

The Equipment Management Certificate Program Level 2 is the next step on the career path for equipment managers. This certificate is earned by successfully passing one exam which addresses the competency areas of:

  • Administrative Management
  • Best Management Practices
  • Cutting Units
  • Drivetrains
  • Electrical Systems
  • Engine Technology
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Metalworking
  • Spray Systems
  • Turfgrass Operations

You must have successfully completed all eight certificates in EMCP Level 1 to be eligible to begin EMCP Level 2.


Become a GCSAA member to save on EMCP

GCSAA members can save up to $200 over the non-member price when they complete all eight exams, which more than pays for the $115 annual membership dues for an equipment manager. But EMCP savings is just one of the many ways you can grow your career by becoming a GCSAA Equipment Manager member. Learn more about free education, career resources, professional connections and exclusive benefits like healthcare insurance access that come with being a GCSAA member.

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This exam is a closed book, online exam. You will need a computer with internet access and a printer to take the exam. If you are using a laptop, we highly recommend you also use a mouse.

Details

  • 73 questions
  • 150 minutes to complete the exam
  • Each purchase gives you two attempts

Pricing

  • GCSAA member = $80 per exam
  • Non-member of GCSAA = $120 per exam

Use the appropriate form to purchase the exam. After purchasing the exam, allow two business days for access to be granted to your account on the testing site. Once you have been granted access to the exam, you will receive an email confirmation from dkern@gcsaa.org.

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To help you prepare for this exam, a complementary study guide has been developed which includes the testing objectives for this exam, sample questions and a list of resources used to develop the questions. Follow the instruction within the study guide to identify the best strategies to prepare for the exam. (If you purchased a EMCP study guide in the last year, there is no need to purchase a new EMCP study guide.)

GCSAA congratulates the following members who completed the EMCP Level 2 in the first quarter of 2025:

  • Xavier Cornant
  • Jacob Coss
  • Scott Day
  • Kevin Floyd
  • Kurt Horne
  • Evan Jochim
  • Bradley Klausing
  • L. Daniel Leupold
  • Barry McDonald
  • Jose Mendez
  • John Niemiec
  • Jesse Ortiz
  • Jay Rogers
  • Clovis Rousseau
  • Edward Search
  • Richard Syty