About the CPP® - Certified Protocol Professional
ISPEP Certified Protocol Professional Certification (CPP®) is both a journey and a destination. It's a business marketing tool and a way to be recognized as a true expert in the field.
The certification requirements are tough. It is the only exam (knowledge) based certification in the world. It's a rigorous process that differentiates you from everyone else. We don't employ a portfolio-based certification program because by generally accepted professional certification standards, portfolios do not reflect the true knowledge of the individual. A candidate may have been teaching or using the subjects for three or more years, but their knowledge may be wrong or incomplete. Therefore, they would not qualify to be certified at this time.
The mission of ISPEP Professional Certification is to:
Provide a reliable, valid and fair method of assessing skills and knowledge.
Provide ISPEP a method of building and validating the skills of individuals and organizations.
Develop a loyal community of highly skilled certified professionals that ISPEP can recommend to potential clients.
You will have 4 hours of time.
The exam is given online in two parts. Both parts need to be completed within the time allottment.
In order to register for the exam, you must be active in the field of protocol and have proven experience for three or more years (credentials must be presented) plus your Exam Registration form. The sitting fee for the CPP exam is $950 plus a non-refundable one-time registration fee of $150. Fees may be paid by check (US banks only), online credit card, or wire transfer (contact us for the details of this).
You will need to complete the Certification Agreement and return it to our office signed prior to scheduling your exam. We also require written proof of your eligibility. To qualify to take the exam you must be in the field of protocol either as a teacher/trainer or use the knowledge in your career for three (3) or more years. Our office will need notification 48 hours in advance of the time you intend to take the exam. All fees must be paid and our office must agree to the time you intend to take the exam as well as receipt of all pertinent information. . Please check that you have taken care of and read all the items on the Check List below.
You may take a practice exam (click below) to see what style and type of questions make up the exam. There is no cost for the Sample Exam. You may take it as many times as you like.
Check List for Certification
Certification Agreement
Certification FAQ
Certification Preparation
Certification Registration
Take the Sample Exam
Attend a CPP Study Weekend in the Washington, DC area in Summer 2009 (dates to be announced)
or you can purchase a study guide for either exam.
The guides are available by download or in a hard binder which will be shipped to you.
CPP Study Guide - Download
CPP Study Guide - Binder
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