This Circular stipulates on training, issuing energy management certificates and energy auditor certificates. It applies to organizations and individuals participating in training activities, issuing, and recognizing certificates. Tuition fees are determined by the training institution but must ensure that income covers expenses.
Đối tượng áp dụng
Organizations and individuals participating in training activities, issuing, and recognizing energy management certificates and energy auditor certificates.
Các điểm cốt lõi
- Individuals applying for admission to the energy management training course must meet the conditions prescribed in the Law on Rational and Efficient Energy Use; individuals applying for admission to the energy auditor training course must have a bachelor's degree or higher in the field of energy or related engineering fields, and have three years of work experience in the energy sector.
- The training institution shall widely announce admissions through mass media; independently conduct admissions and submit a document to the General Department of Energy seven (07) working days before the commencement date, providing information about the purpose, location, time, number of students, and instructors participating in the training course.
- Students who have received a certificate of completion for the energy management or energy auditor training course and have paid the prescribed fee are eligible to take the examination for certification. Graduates with a bachelor's degree or higher in energy management or energy auditing, or those holding a certificate of completion from an international organization, are also eligible to take the examination.
- Those who pass the examination organized by the Agency for Innovation, Green Transition, and Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion will be issued a national-wide valid certificate. Individuals holding an energy auditor certificate issued by foreign authorized organizations or international organizations recognized by mutual agreements are acknowledged and recognized in Vietnam.
- In cases where the certificate is torn, damaged, or lost, the certificate holder has the right to request a replacement certificate. The application for replacement includes a request letter detailing the reasons for replacement and two 3x4 photos.
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- Positive impact: Creating opportunities for individuals to enhance their skills in energy management and energy auditing; supporting businesses to reduce costs and improve energy efficiency.
- Negative impact: Training costs may impose a burden on individuals; regulations on participation conditions may limit the number of participants.
❓ Câu hỏi thường gặp
Who is eligible to take the examination for the energy management certificate?
Students who have received a certificate of completion for the energy management training course and have paid the prescribed fee; or graduates with a bachelor's degree or higher in energy management or energy auditing, or those holding a certificate of completion from an international organization.
What actions must the training institution undertake?
The training institution shall widely announce admissions through mass media; independently conduct admissions and submit a document to the General Department of Energy seven (07) working days before the commencement date, providing information about the purpose, location, time, number of students, and instructors participating in the training course.
How does the training institution determine tuition fees?
The training institution collects tuition fees from students according to the provisions of the law to ensure the principle of covering expenses with income.
What certificate is issued to those who pass the examination?
Those who pass the examination organized by the Agency for Innovation, Green Transition, and Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion will be issued an energy management certificate or an energy auditor certificate.
Under what circumstances can a person request a replacement certificate?
In cases where the certificate is torn, damaged, or lost, the certificate holder has the right to request a replacement certificate. The application for replacement includes a request letter detailing the reasons for replacement and two 3x4 photos.
Toàn văn
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MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM |
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Number: 43/VBHN-MIC |
Hanoi, October 13, 10 2025 |
CIRCULAR
REGULATIONS ON TRAINING AND ISSUANCE OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATES AND ENERGY AUDITOR CERTIFICATES
Circular No.Decision No. 39/2011/TT-MIC dated October 28, 2011, issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade on training and issuing energy management certificates and energy auditors, which took effect from December 15, 2011, was amended and supplemented by:
1. Circular No. 27/2016/TT-MICdated December 5, 2016, issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade to amend and supplement certain legal documents regulating conditions for investment and business in some sectors under the Ministry of Industry and Trade's jurisdiction, which took effect from January 20, 2017;
2. Circular No. 38/2025/TT-MIC dated June 19, 2025, issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade to amend and supplement certain provisions on the delegation of administrative procedures implementation in sectors under the Ministry of Industry and Trade's jurisdiction, which took effect from July 1, 2025.
Pursuant to Decree No. 189/2007/ND-CP dated December 27, 2007, issued by the Government, detailing the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
Pursuant to Decree No. 44/2011/ND-CP of the Government dated June 14, 2011, amending and supplementing Article 3 of Decree No. 189/2007/ND-CP dated December 27, 2007, issued by the Government, detailing the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
Pursuant to the Law on Rational and Efficient Energy Use;
Pursuant to Decree No. 21/2011/ND-CP dated March 29, 2011, issued by the Government, detailing and providing measures to implement the Law on Rational and Efficient Energy Use;
The Minister of Industry and Trade hereby stipulates on training and issuing energy management certificates and energy auditor certificates as follows,[1]
PART I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1. Scope of Regulation
This Circular stipulates on training for energy management and energy auditors; the authority to issue, recognize energy management certificates; issue, recognize, revoke energy auditor certificates..
Article 2. Applicability
This Circular applies to organizations and individuals participating in activities related to training, issuing, recognizing energy management certificates; training, issuing, recognizing, revoking energy auditor certificates.
Article 3. Explanation of Terms
1. Energy Management Certificate: is a certificate issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to individuals who have successfully completed the energy management certificate examination.
2. Energy Auditor Certificate: is a professional practice certificate issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to individuals who have successfully completed the energy auditor certificate examination.
Chapter II
ENERGY MANAGEMENT TRAINING INSTITUTIONS AND ENERGY AUDITOR TRAINING INSTITUTIONS
Article 4.
[2](Repealed)
Article 5.
[3](Repealed)
Article 6.
[4](Repealed)
Chapter III
ORGANIZATIONS TRAINING AND ISSUING ENERGY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATES AND ENERGY AUDITOR CERTIFICATES
Article 7. Conditions for Participants in the Training Program
1. Individuals participating in the energy management training program must meet the conditions specified in point a, Clause 1, Article 35 of the Law on Rational and Efficient Energy Use.
2. Individuals participating in the energy auditor training program must hold a bachelor's degree or higher in the field of energy or related engineering fields and have at least three years of work experience in the energy sector.
Article 8. Training Organization
1. Training institutions widely announce admissions through mass media and post notices at their premises. The admission announcement includes:
a) The purpose and requirements of the training course;
b) Content of the training program, duration, location, funding, and other necessary information for the training course.
2. The training institution shall independently conduct enrollment and submit a written notice to the National Energy Agency seven (07) working days before the commencement of the training course, including information about the purpose, location, time, number of trainees, and instructors participating in the training course. In case of changes to the plan, the training institution must promptly notify the National Energy Agency.
3. The training institution shall conduct training in accordance with the content of the program prescribed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and issue a Certificate of Completion of the energy management or energy auditor training course to the trainees as stipulated.
4. The training institution may charge tuition fees from trainees in accordance with the law to ensure the principle of revenue covering expenses.
5. The training institution has the responsibility to report in writing to the National Energy Agency on the training process at the institution within ten days after completing the training course.
Article 9. Conditions for taking the examination to obtain certificates
1. Students must have a certificate confirming completion of the energy management training course or energy auditor training course and pay the prescribed fees.
2. The following subjects are eligible to take the examination to obtain certificates without having to participate in the training courses:
a) Graduates with a bachelor's degree or higher in energy management or energy auditing;
b) Individuals holding certificates from international organizations confirming completion of energy management or energy auditor training courses recognized and accepted in Vietnam.
Article 10. Issuance of Certificates and Recognition/Acceptance of Certificates
1.[5] Those who pass the examination organized by the Agency for Innovation, Green Transition, and Handicraft Promotion will be issued national certificates. The Agency for Innovation, Green Transition, and Handicraft Promotion issues energy management certificates and energy auditor certificates according to the templates specified in Appendix 4 and Appendix 5 attached to this Circular.
2. Individuals holding certificates issued by foreign competent authorities or international organizations that have mutual recognition agreements shall be recognized and accepted in Vietnam in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Article 11. Replacement and Reissuance of Energy Management and Energy Auditor Certificates
1. In cases where the certificate is torn, damaged, or lost, the certificate holder has the right to request a replacement or reissue of the certificate.
2. The application for replacement or reissue includes:
a) A request form (specifying the reasons for requesting replacement or reissue);
b) Two 3x4 photos.
3.[6] Within ten working days from the date of receipt of the application for replacement or reissue of the energy management certificate or energy auditor certificate, the Agency for Innovation, Green Transition, and Handicraft Promotion will examine the validity and issue a replacement or reissued certificate for the applicant..
4. Applicants for replacement or reissue must pay the prescribed fee.
Article 12. Revocation of Energy Auditor Certificate
In cases where the certificate holder uses the energy auditor certificate for improper purposes, they will be subject to penalties and revocation of the certificate in accordance with Article 12 of Decree No. 73/2011/ND-CP dated August 24, 2011, of the Government on administrative sanctions for violations related to the efficient and economical use of energy.
Article 13. Record Keeping
1. Training institutions for energy management and energy auditors are responsible for storing training records in accordance with the law on record keeping. Records include:
a) Admission files of students, lists of students who received certificates upon completion of each training course;
b) Lists of lecturers participating in teaching each course;
c) Registers of issuance of energy management training certificates and advanced vocational training certificates.
2. The General Department of Energy is responsible for storing records in accordance with the law on record keeping. Records include:
a) Lists of candidates for certification examinations and examination results;
b) Lists of certified individuals;
c) Applications and lists of individuals requesting replacement or reissue of certificates.
Chapter IV
IMPLEMENTATION
[7]Article 14. Effective Date
This Circular takes effect from December 15, 2011.
Article 15. Implementation Organization
1. The General Department of Energy is responsible for supervising the training process of energy management and energy auditor training institutions.
2. Relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular and submitting comments and suggestions to the General Department of Energy for guidance and resolution of arising difficulties and obstacles.
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CERTIFIED CONSOLIDATED DOCUMENT Signed. THE MINISTER |
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ATTACHED DOCUMENT |
[1] Circular No.27/2016/TT-BCT Amending, Supplementing, and Abolishing Certain Legal Documents Governing Investment and Business Conditions in Some Areas Under the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Jurisdiction Based on the Following:
“Pursuant to Decree No.95/2012/NĐ-CPdated November 12, 2012, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
Pursuant to the Law on Investment dated November 26, 2014;
Pursuant to Decree No.77/2016/NĐ-CPdated July 1, 2016, of the Government stipulating investment and business conditions in certain areas under the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s jurisdiction;
At the proposal of the Director of the Legal Department;
The Minister of Industry and Trade promulgates this Circular amending, supplementing, and abolishing certain legal documents governing investment and business conditions in some areas under the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s jurisdiction."
Circular No. 38/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain provisions on the delegation of administrative procedures in areas under the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s jurisdiction, effective from July 1, 2025, based on the following:
“Pursuant to the Law on Government Organization No. 63/2025/QH15;
Pursuant to the Law on Legislative Regulatory Documents No. 64/2025/QH15;
Pursuant to Resolution No. 190/2025/QH15 dated February 19, 2025 of the National Assembly on handling certain issues related to the restructuring of the state apparatus;
Pursuant to Decree No. 40/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 26, 2025, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
Pursuant to Decree No. 146/2025/NĐ-CP dated June 12, 2025 of the Government on decentralization and delegation in the field of industry and trade;
Pursuant to Decree No. 139/2025/NĐ-CP dated June 12, 2025 of the Government on the division of authority of local governments at two levels in the field of state management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
At the proposal of the Director of the Office of the Ministry,
The Minister of Industry and Trade promulgates the Circular amending and supplementing certain provisions on the delegation of administrative procedures in fields under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade."
The Minister of Industry and Trade issues this Circular amending and supplementing certain provisions on the delegation of administrative procedure implementation in fields under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.”
[2] This provision is repealed pursuant to Article 12 of Circular number27/2016/TT-BCT amending, supplementing, abolishing certain regulatory legal documents on investment and business conditions in some fields under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, which takes effect from January 20, 2017.
[3] This provision is repealed pursuant to Article 12 of Circular number27/2016/TT-BCT amending, supplementing, abolishing certain regulatory legal documents on investment and business conditions in some fields under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, which takes effect from January 20, 2017.
[4] This provision is repealed pursuant to Article 12 of Circular number27/2016/TT-BCT amending, supplementing, abolishing certain regulatory legal documents on investment and business conditions in some fields under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, which takes effect from January 20, 2017.
[5] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to the provisions of Clause 1, Article 13 of Circular No. 38/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain provisions on decentralization of administrative procedures in fields under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, which takes effect from July 1, 2025.
[6] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to the provisions of Clause 2 Article 13 of Circular No. 38/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain provisions on decentralization of administrative procedures in fields under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, which takes effect from July 1, 2025.
[7] Article 20 of Circular number27/2016/TT-BCT amending, supplementing, abolishing certain regulatory legal documents on investment and business conditions in some fields under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, which takes effect from January 20, 2017, is stipulated as follows:
“Article 20. Effective Date
1. This Circular takes effect from January 20, 2017.
2. Units under the Ministry and organizations and individuals related shall be responsible for implementing this Circular./”
Article 37 of Circular No. 38/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain provisions on decentralization of administrative procedures in fields under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, which takes effect from July 1, 2025, is stipulated as follows:
"Article 37. Implementation Provisions
1. This Circular takes effect from July 1, 2025.
2. Attach to this Circular replacement forms in administrative procedures at Appendix I, new forms prescribed in administrative procedures at Appendix II.
3. Transitional Provisions
Licenses, Certificates, Certifications, approval documents, consent documents for administrative procedures in fields that have been issued, approved, or consented by state management agencies before July 1, 2025 shall continue to be valid until their expiration date as specified in the Licenses, Certificates, Certifications, approval documents, consent documents according to regulations.
4. This Circular abolishes:
a) Point d, Clause 2, Article 4, Clause 3, Article 18 of Circular No. 23/2024/TT-BCT dated November 7, 2024 of the Minister of Industry and Trade on the management and use of industrial explosives and explosive precursor materials under the management authority of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
b) The phrase "Department of Science and Technology" at point a, Clause 4, Article 11; the phrase "Department of Industry and Trade" at Note (5) Model 01, Note (7) Model 02 Appendix IV of Circular No. 23/2024/TT-BCT dated November 7, 2024 of the Minister of Industry and Trade on the management and use of industrial explosives and explosive precursor materials under the management authority of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
c) Appendix I promulgated together with Circular No. 40/2018/TT-BCT dated October 30, 2018 of the Minister of Industry and Trade on the construction and content of safety management documents in oil and gas activities;
d) Article 17 of Circular No. 36/2019/TT-BCT dated November 29, 2019 issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade regarding product quality management under the responsibility of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
đ) The phrase "by postal service" in the content of Circular No. 11/2015/TT-BCT dated June 4, 2015 of the Minister of Industry and Trade on the transit of goods of the People's Republic of China through the territory of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam;
e) Clause 2, Article 21 of Circular No. 57/2018/TT-BCT dated December 26, 2018 issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade detailing certain provisions of Decrees related to tobacco business.
g) Article 2 of Circular No. 43/2023/TT-BCT of the Minister of Industry and Trade amending and supplementing certain articles of Circular No. 57/2018/TT-BCT dated December 26, 2018 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade detailing certain provisions of Decrees related to tobacco trade;
h) Appendix 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 promulgated together with Circular No. 43/2023/TT-BCT of the Minister of Industry and Trade amending and supplementing certain articles of Circular No. 57/2018/TT-BCT dated December 26, 2018 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade detailing certain provisions of Decrees related to tobacco trade;
i) Clause 1, Clause 2, Article 18 of Circular No. 02/2025/TT-BCT dated February 1, 2025 issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade regarding the protection of power facilities and safety in the power sector;
k) Clause 2, Article 12 of Circular No. 47/2014/TT-BCT dated December 5, 2014 issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade regarding the management of e-commerce websites;
l) Clause 2, Article 11 of Circular No. 59/2015/TT-BCT dated December 31, 2015 of the Minister of Industry and Trade on the management of e-commerce activities through mobile applications;
m) Appendix V promulgated together with Circular No. 07/2019/TT-BCT dated June 20, 2019 of the Minister of Industry and Trade on the export of textile and garment products to Mexico under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership;
n) Clause 2, Article 5, Clause 3, Article 6 of Circular No. 12/2018/TT-BCT dated June 15, 2018 of the Minister of Industry and Trade detailing certain provisions of the Law on Foreign Trade Management and Decree No. 69/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2018 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Foreign Trade Management;
o) Article 15 of Circular No. 36/2019/TT-BCT dated November 29, 2019, issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade, stipulates the quality management of products and goods under the responsibility of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
p) Clause 2, Article 5, Clause 3, Article 6, Clause 4, Article 7, Clause 2, Article 8 of Circular No. 12/2018/TT-BCT dated June 15, 2018 of the Minister of Industry and Trade detailing certain provisions of the Law on Foreign Trade Management and Decree No. 69/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2018 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Foreign Trade Management.”
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