Gain the Industry Recognition You Deserve by Pursuing Professional Certification!

 

Program Facts	Stages (in order of significance)
List of Current CPCPs	Exploring the Credential
Upcoming Testing Periods	Applying for the CPCP Exam
General Information	Preparing for the CPCP Exam
Frequently Asked Questions	Achieving the CPCP Credential
Overview of Application Process	Retaining the CPCP Credential (Recertification)

 

Upcoming Testing Periods

 

	Application Deadline	Testing Dates
Summer 2012	April 30, 2012	June 2–16, 2012
Fall 2012	August 31, 2012	October 6–20, 2012

Note: The exam is offered twice annually.

 

General Information

• About the CPCP Program
• CPCP Statistics
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

CPCP Program Overview (four minutes)

1. Exploring the Credential

• CPCP Brochure (complimentary copies available for order)
• Reasons to Pursue and/or Support the Credential
• FAQs about Eligibility and the Application Process
• Initial Certification Requirements
• Point Endeavors for Initial Eligibility
• Overview of Application Process

• Handbook for Candidates (important to read before applying)
• Point Endeavors for Initial Eligibility
• Application – save this PDF to your computer; when ready, open, complete electronically and then print
• CPCP Application Points Claim Form (supplement to application) – save this Excel file to your computer; when ready, open the saved file, complete electronically and then print 
• Form for Requesting Special Needs Accommodations (if applicable)

• FAQs about the Examination Appointment and Testing Facilities
• FAQs about Exam Preparation
• Content Outline 
• Study Tips
• Reading References List
• Purchasing Card Essentials: The NAPCP's Guide to Establishing and Managing a Program
• CPCP Five-Question Sample Quiz
• FAQs about the Examination Results

• CPCP Credential Statement of Use
• Code of Ethics
• FAQs about the Certification Period

There are two possible methods for recertification: earn at least 18 points during the three-year certification period or apply for, take and pass the exam again.

• FAQs about Recertification
• Recertification Information and Instructions 
• Point Endeavors for Recertification and Online Tracking
• Recertification Application (revised in October 2010; now includes form for claiming points, replacing the separate "points claim form" offered previously)