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Key Facts: CDGP Exam

100

Exam Questions

Open-book

3.5 hrs

Exam Duration

IHMM

$560

Total Initial Cost

$185 app + $375 exam

30%

49 CFR Weight

Largest domain

5 years

Experience Required

IHMM

$170/yr

Maintenance Fee

IHMM

The CDGP exam has 100 open-book multiple-choice questions in 3.5 hours. Key domains: US DOT Regulations/49 CFR (30%), International Air Transport/ICAO/IATA (25%), International Maritime/IMDG Code (25%), and UN Model Regulations (20%). Requires 5 years of relevant dangerous goods transportation experience. Four reference texts are allowed during the exam. Annual maintenance fee of $170. Recertification every 5 years.

About the CDGP Exam

The CDGP (Certified Dangerous Goods Professional) exam validates expertise in the transportation of dangerous goods across all modes — domestic (49 CFR), international air (ICAO/IATA), international maritime (IMDG Code), and UN Model Regulations. The exam is open-book, allowing candidates to use four specific reference texts.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

3.5 hours

Passing Score

Pass/fail (scaled passing score not publicly disclosed)

Exam Fee

$560 ($185 application + $375 exam) (Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM))

CDGP Exam Content Outline

30%

US DOT Regulations (49 CFR)

Domestic dangerous goods transportation regulations, hazard classification, packaging, marking, labeling, and documentation

25%

International Air Transport (ICAO/IATA)

ICAO Technical Instructions and IATA DGR for air transport of dangerous goods

25%

International Maritime (IMDG Code)

IMDG Code for ocean transport including packaging, stowage, and segregation requirements

20%

UN Model Regulations

UN Recommendations on Transport of Dangerous Goods, classification system, hazard communication, and multi-modal considerations

How to Pass the CDGP Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Pass/fail (scaled passing score not publicly disclosed)
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 3.5 hours
  • Exam fee: $560 ($185 application + $375 exam)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

CDGP Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master 49 CFR regulations (30%) — hazard classification, packaging requirements, marking, labeling, and placarding
2Study ICAO Technical Instructions and IATA DGR — shipper declarations, packaging instructions, and quantity limitations
3Know IMDG Code requirements — dangerous goods list, container packing, stowage, and segregation for ocean transport
4Understand the UN classification system — 9 hazard classes and their divisions
5Practice navigating your reference texts quickly — the exam is open-book but time-limited
6Focus on cross-modal differences — know how regulations differ between ground, air, and sea transport

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CDGP certification?

CDGP (Certified Dangerous Goods Professional) is an IHMM certification for professionals who manage the transportation of dangerous goods. It validates knowledge of 49 CFR (DOT), ICAO/IATA (air), IMDG Code (maritime), and UN Model Regulations.

Is the CDGP exam open-book?

Yes, the CDGP exam is open-book. You are allowed to use four specific reference texts: 49 CFR, ICAO Technical Instructions, IMDG Code, and UN Model Regulations. No writing materials or scrap paper are provided during the exam.

What are the prerequisites for the CDGP exam?

You need a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in dangerous goods transportation. No specific education requirement exists, but you must submit an online application with work history detail and provide third-party employment verification.

How many questions are on the CDGP exam?

The CDGP exam has 100 open-book multiple-choice questions with a 3.5-hour (210-minute) time limit. The passing score is not publicly disclosed. Questions test application of regulations across domestic and international transport modes.

How much does the CDGP certification cost?

The initial cost is $560 ($185 non-refundable application fee + $375 exam fee). There is also an annual certification maintenance fee of $170. Recertification is required every 5 years via documentation or re-examination ($375).