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CSEP


The CSEP designation is the hallmark of professional achievement in the special events industry. It is earned through education, performance, experience, and service to the industry, and reflects a commitment to professional conduct and ethics.

The foremost certification program of today’s special events industry, the CSEP designation recognizes those who have achieved the industry’s highest standards of professionalism.  Established in 1993, the CSEP credential was developed to:

  • Increase the proficiency of event professionals      
  • Recognize and raise industry standards, practices and ethics
  • Establish a level of knowledge and performance necessary for certification        
  • Stimulate the advancement of the art and science of special event management
  • Advance the careers of practitioners         
  • Acknowledge the high caliber work of CSEPs and the value of the products and services they provide   

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The CSEP program is a three-part process:1.      Complete the CSEP application 2.     Demonstrate capability 3.      Successfully pass a written examination

Exam Window Application and Application Fee Exam Fee Due Date
Due Date (90 days before) *Note you will not receive your SMT exam registration code without exam payment 
July 15-30, 2009 April 17, 2009 May 17, 2009
October 15-30, 2009 July 21, 2009 September 22, 2009
January 15-30, 2010 October 20, 2009 November 15, 2009
April 15-30, 2010 January 16, 2010 February 16, 2010
July 15-30, 2010 April 17, 2010 May 17, 2010
October 15-30, 2010 July 21, 2010 August 22, 2010
January 15-30, 2011 October 20, 2010 November 15, 2010
April 15-30, 2011 January 16, 2011 February 16, 2011