LER.me

Make All Learning Count.

Get Connected

  • What is a LER?
  • FAQs (opens in new tab)
  • Partner with Us
  • Visit EBSCOed (opens in new tab)

View our Policies

  • Accessibility (opens in new tab)
  • Standards (opens in new tab)
  • Terms of Use (opens in new tab)
  • Privacy Policy (opens in new tab)
  • Opt out (opens in new tab)

Get the app

Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store

© 2026 All rights reserved.

Powered by EBSCOed

Skip to main contentSkip to footer
  • Live Data
My LER
My LER
  1. Programs
  2. CIMS Certified Expert (CCE)

CIMS Certified Expert (CCE)

ISSA

Certification

Become a contributor for free to openly demonstrate student outcomes, industry alignment & eligibility criteria.

In today’s challenging economic climate, organizations are under pressure to do more with less—especially when it comes to cleaning and maintenance operations. The CIMS Certification Expert (CCE) designation helps you become the go-to professional who can guide teams through these challenges with practical, budget-conscious solutions.

Cost

To apply for CIMS Certification, you must submit the application with a $500.00 USD (member) nonrefundable application fee payable to ISSA. Non-member, $2,300 USD ($500 nonrefundable application fee, 2 year ISSA Membership)Show moreShow less

Format

Hybrid

Eligibility Calculator

Which aid programs apply to this program?

Record QualityEligibility Calculators
Loading Skills & Competencies
Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

Loading What You'll Learn
Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Why Become a CCE? As budgets shrink and labor cuts become inevitable, decision-makers need experts who understand how to optimize cleaning operations without sacrificing quality. By becoming a CCE, you’ll learn how to evaluate workflows, redeploy resources, and implement proven strategies that help reduce costs while maintaining service standards. What CCEs Do Certified Experts are trained and authorized to: - Help organizations prepare for and achieve CIMS certification - Analyze cleaning operations to identify cost-saving opportunities - Train teams on industry best practices - Deliver solutions that align with the Cleaning Industry Management Standard Whether you’re improving your own organization or consulting for others, a CCE credential empowers you to drive real results. Training to become an CIMS Certification Expert (CCE) positions an individual as an indispensable resource. As one’s customers or own organizations face budget cuts, professionals need real-life solutions to help them deal with the new challenges. For questions and information, please contact a CIMS Account Executive at 1-800-225-4772 or cims@issa.com.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

Visit Program Website
Locations

Where this program is offered

No locations specified.

Loading Student Outcomes
Related Programs

Programs related to this one

No related programs.

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Evaluate cleaning operations to optimize performance in resource-constrained environments
  • Analyze workflows and redeploy resources to reduce costs while maintaining service quality
  • Implement budget-conscious strategies to improve cleaning and maintenance operations
  • Prepare organizations for CIMS certification by aligning processes with required standards
  • Guide organizations through achieving CIMS certification using industry best practices
  • Train teams on cleaning industry best practices to improve operational effectiveness
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners37-2011.00
  • Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners37-2012.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers37-1011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • An entire wing, floor, or building — cover independently across a routine shift.
  • Project work (carpet extraction, hard-floor recoat, window washing) — execute reliably with reduced oversight.
  • Equipment troubleshooting and minor repair — handle on routine vacuum, scrubber, and buffer issues.
  • Inventory of cleaning supplies for the assigned area — manage and request reorders.
  • Customer-facing interactions in occupied buildings — handle professionally per facility standards.
  • Newer custodians on routes — orient during their first weeks.
  • Specialty-area protocols (healthcare ORs, food service, classrooms) — apply within facility scope.
  • Cleaning-process documentation — complete per facility's quality and audit systems.
  • Schedule and shift handoffs — coordinate with cross-shift peers cleanly.
  • Emergency-response cleanup (spills, floods, weather events) — execute as part of a team.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

Completion Rate
Not reported
Placement Rate
Not reported