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APSE Certification Pathway
A clear progression from beginner to expert.
Foundation certification
Entry role certification for employment support professionals
Recent Changes
2011
CESP governance and design launched: The ESPCC was established and launched a role delineation st...
August 2019
CESP exam content outline update: A job analysis was conducted and a new CESP content outline bec...
2025-04
In-person CESP testing status: In-person exam delivery is available at Kryterion testing centers...
November 25, 2025
Online proctored CESP exams launched
2026-01-01
Official handbook revision: The CESP Candidate Handbook was updated with a revision date of Janua...
CESP certification pathway
flowchart LR
A[Meet CESP eligibility: education, experience, ethics] --> B[Submit CESP application via APSE Apply]
B --> C[Eligibility review by ESPCC]
C --> D[Schedule exam with Kryterion/Webassessor]
D --> E[Take 3-hour CESP exam]
E --> F[Receive CESP credential]
F --> G[Renew every 3 years: 36 CE hours or retake exam]
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