| 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 |
