Join the leaders reshaping the built environment
This is your opportunity to make a real difference. As a SEAM Accredited Professional, you’ll lead the movement to create more equitable and impactful development projects. Whether you’re looking to advance your career or make a lasting impact on your community, the SEAM AP credential is the key to unlocking those opportunities.
Take the first step today and become one of the world’s first SEAM Accredited Professionals. Your journey toward leading the future of social equity starts now.
Why now is the time
The world is changing fast, and there’s never been a more critical time for professionals who understand how to implement social equity in the built environment. Governments, businesses, and communities are demanding more equitable solutions—and SEAM APs are the ones who will deliver.
By becoming a SEAM AP, you’re not just earning a credential—you’re leading a movement. You’ll be at the forefront of a new era in development, where equity is no longer an option but a requirement.
Become a part of this exclusive first wave of SEAM APs. As one of the first, you’ll set the standard and lead the future of socially equitable development.
How to become a SEAM AP
At SEAM, becoming an Accredited Professional (AP) is a streamlined process designed to help you integrate social equity into the built environment and advance your career. Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting certified and the costs involved:
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Benefits of becoming an AP
Lead the tuture of equitable development and transform your career
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Become a Social Equity Leader
Earning the SEAM AP credential positions you as a leader in social equity in the built environment. You’ll be recognized as someone with the expertise to integrate equity into projects, making you a sought-after professional in a rapidly evolving industry.
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Make a Tangible Difference in Communities
As a SEAM AP, you’ll have the ability to drive meaningful change in the way buildings and developments are created and managed. Your work will embed equity into projects, helping to create inclusive, socially sustainable spaces that positively impact communities for years to come.
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Advance Your Career with In-Demand Expertise
Social equity is no longer optional—it’s becoming a must-have in development projects worldwide. This credential opens doors to leadership roles, impactful projects, and partnerships with organizations seeking to enhance their social impact.
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Be Part of a Global Movement
By joining the SEAM AP community, you’re aligning yourself with a global network of changemakers committed to advancing equity in the built environment. You’ll gain the credibility, connections, and influence needed to collaborate with leading professionals and organizations making a lasting social impact.
FAQs
1. How long does the training take? The training is self-paced, allowing you to complete it on your own schedule. Most AP candidates spend about 4-6 weeks working through the training program.
2. What’s included in the training? The SEAM AP training program includes access to the full video based training, course materials, and practice exam in the same remote-proctored exam platform as the official credential exam. You will also gain access to a network of other AP candidates. The training provides both concept videos and real world examples to help you apply social equity principles to real-world projects. You’ll learn everything you need to lead with equity, from understanding the framework to integrating it into processes. The program also includes a free "Commercial Real Estate Familiarization" course for those coming from CSR and social impact roles not already familiar with commercial real estate.
3. How does the free exam retake work? Your SEAM AP exam fee includes one free retake. If you don’t pass the first time, we’ll cover the cost for your second attempt.
4. How do I get started? It’s easy! Simply join as a SEAM member, complete the online training, and schedule your exam. You’ll be on your way to becoming one of the first SEAM APs in the world.
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