What is the application and review process?
Eligibility Application Process
Registration for an exam session is open to all employment support professionals who meet the eligibility criteria.
Credential candidates must submit their Eligibility Application and be approved before taking the CESP™ examination.
The application will request eligibility documentation and payment.
Eligibility Review Process
Once your application has been submitted and payment has been received, the review timeline is as follows:
| STAGE | NEXT STEPS/TIMING |
|---|---|
| Application Submitted | Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email through your APSE Apply Survey Monkey account at www.apse.smapply.org. |
| Initial Review by ESPCC for Eligibility | You will receive notice of your eligibility via email within 10 business days of successful application submission. At this point, your application will either be pending or approved. |
| Application is Pending | Should your application be marked pending, additional documentation is required to document eligibility and details will be provided via email. You will need to resubmit with additional information within 30 days. |
| Application is Approved | Expect it to take an additional week to receive your exam voucher (via email) to schedule your exam.
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