Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)

This course is designed for those wishing to gain a thorough understanding of the legislation and the compliance process for the ESOS and also progress to become a CIBSE Certification ESOS Lead Assessor.

How to Access the Exam

You will have access to the exam via your My CIBSE Learning Portal under the tab ‘My Courses and Exams’. A 'MyCIBSE Learning' account will be created for you on the day of the training course and you should find an email with the subject 'Welcome to My CIBSE Learning' in your inbox containing a link for you to create a password along with a second email notifying you that you have been enrolled onto the exam.

About the Exam

There are 30 multiple choice questions (worth two marks each). The exam is marked out of 60 and the pass mark is 70%. The time allowed is 45 minutes. Based on government guidelines, an additional 25% extra time is given for special needs. Time allowed is 57 minutes.

Once your attendance on the course has been confirmed you will have access to the exam via your CIBSE Online Learning Portal under the tab ‘My Learning’.

If there is any reason that you should not be able to complete the exam online, please contact a member of the training team at [email protected] to make alternative arrangements.

Multiple choice questions only have one correct answer – candidates should note that some questions offer options for ‘all of the above/below’ or ‘none of the above/below’ so the questions should be read carefully. Questions with more than one option ticked will be marked as incorrect.

The questions will cover the whole syllabus, some of which is only covered in the pre-reading. Some of the questions will require good engineering judgement. Some of the questions will require a calculation. You will need a calculator.

The exam is hosted via the CIBSE Learning Management System. Each exam is timed and will automatically log the candidate out once the time has ended. The CIBSE Learning Management System has a single sign on system forcing the candidate to log in with a username and password. Once the exam has been started the candidate is unable to pause or restart the exam and must be finished in the allocated time.

Although the exam is 'open book' it is not designed to allow candidates to look up all the answers - material allowed should be regarded as reference. If candidates have not prepared thoroughly by completing the pre-reading and understanding the training course, they may find it hard to finish the exam. CIBSE Training must be notified in advance of any relevant special needs or requirements.

Best practice advice for candidates sitting an exam:

• Find a quiet, well ventilated, well-lit room so you can comfortably sit your exam  
• Schedule a suitable time where you will have the least distractions (meetings, children, deliveries, etc.)
• Check all your technology is working (computer plugged in, near WiFi hub, registration complete, etc.)
• Put a do not disturb sign on your door, turn off email notifications, mute your phone, etc.
• Check if there is pre-reading for the exam , if the exam is open book, and how much time you have.
• Don’t get anyone else to help you with the exam as you are the one who will need the knowledge to practice.

Booking your place on a course is easy with two simple options:

1.    Credit/Debit Card
Click the 'Book Now' button at the top right of this webpage, next to your desired date to secure your spot instantly using a credit or debit card.

2.    Invoice
To request an invoice, please complete our ‘Public Course Booking Form’. Your place on the course will be confirmed once our Training team processes your booking.

International Bookings
For delegates booking from outside the UK, VAT will not be charged for ‘Remote’ and ‘On-Demand’ courses, as well as online exams. VAT will only apply if you attend a course in person within the UK. Delegates residing outside of the UK, will need to complete a ‘Public Course Booking Form’.
If you encounter any difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Group Bookings
For bookings of 6 or more employees, please visit the 'Corporate Bookings' tab on the left of this page for details on how to arrange group training.
Please contact us to talk about all your corporate training requirements:
Email: [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 8772 3660.

Next Steps
Remote - How to join:
This course will be conducted live online via Microsoft Teams. You do not need a Microsoft Teams account. After finalising your booking, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the session.
You can join using your preferred web browser. Alternatively, if you have the Microsoft Teams desktop app installed, simply click 'join meeting' in the email to connect directly through the app.

Face-to-Face:
The course location will be listed below the corresponding date and included in your booking confirmation email, sent after your booking is finalised. Please arrive at the location 15 minutes before the start time.

Note that face-to-face courses are not available online, so your in-person attendance is required.
Catering will be provided during the course. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please inform us in advance by emailing [email protected] so we can make suitable arrangements.

Course Materials: 
The course presentation and any additional materials will be provided to delegates on the day of the course, once attendance has been confirmed. You will receive links via email to download these materials. For those attending a remote course, the materials will also be shared through the Microsoft Teams chat.

In our efforts to be more sustainable, we encourage you not to print the materials.

What is included?
•    One-day training led by an industry expert
•    Exam: Included with the course with one extra attempt provided as standard.
•    CPD certificate upon completion
•    PDF course materials
•     Lunch and refreshments (For face-to-face courses only)

CIBSE recognises the value of team collaboration and offers specialised training solutions for companies looking to enhance their teams' expertise. Our Corporate training service provides a fully guided experience, designed to upskill your employees without the hassle of scheduling conflicts. 

Enjoy personalised learning journeys that boost productivity and innovation.

Further discounts are available for group bookings. 

To learn more about these discounts and to discuss your corporate training needs, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +44 (0)20 8772 3660

To book a course or make an enquiry, please complete our ‘Corporate Training Enquiry Form’.