Credential | CEP-IT | CEP (by Essay) | CEP (by Eminence) |
Minimum Qualifications |
Education | Bachelor |
Career Experience (years) | 1 | 9 | 20 |
Masters and Doctorate degrees reduce the required career experience years. |
Responsible Charge (years) | none | 5 | 15 |
Application Content |
Ethics Statement | Required |
Transcript | Certified transcript from accredited universities/colleges are submitted by institution directly to Executive Administrator |
Resume / CV | Required |
Projects & Publications | Not Applicable | Itemized list submitted |
Letters of Reference | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Essays | none | 5 | 2 |
Portfolio | Not Applicable | Required |
Fee - initial | $75 | $200 |
Fee - if accepted | $62.50 | $125 |
Application Evaluation |
Deemed Complete | Executive Administrator |
Credential Basis | Minimum Qualifications, Reference Letters | Minimum Qualifications, Essay / Portfolio Content, Oral Interview, Reference Letters, Peer Panel Review |
Bestows Credential | Executive Administrator | Certification Review Board - Peer Panel Review (7 peers) |
Timeline - Apply | Rolling - applications accepted year-round |
Timeline - Review | 15-30 days | 90 days | 120 days |
Demonstrative Proof of Credential | Certificate | Stamp and Certificate |
Annual Maintenance |
Maintenance Hours | 20 | 40 |
Continuing Education Records | Self-maintained, subject to random annual audit |
Career Plan | Annually Submitted | Self-maintained |
Renewal Dues | $60 | $200 |
Renewal Cycle | Calendar Year Basis |
Profile Update | Required |