CSEP Certification Practical Skills Review & Exams

To become CSEP certified, approved CSEP-CPT and CSEP-CEP candidates must successfully challenge the Theory Exam and Practical Exam. Practical Skills Review sessions offer candidates an opportunity to prepare to challenge the exams.

To register for a skills review or challenge the exams you must apply and receive confirmation that you are an approved candidate. Haven't applied yet? Learn more and apply to become a CSEP-CPT or a CSEP-CEP.

Theory Exams

The CSEP-CPT and CSEP-CEP Theory Exams are hosted by Pearson VUE. Approved candidates can take the computer-based exam at one of Pearson VUEs100 test centre locations throughout Canada or through Pearson VUE’s secure online proctoring platform.

Approved candidates will receive email communication with instructions and link to book their exams.

To schedule a Theory Exam you need to:

Apply to be a CSEP-CPT or CSEP-CEP candidate

Purchase a Theory Exam attempt by following the directions in your application approval email

Special Exam Accommodations: Prior to scheduling your exam, candidates with diagnosed disabilities requiring special accommodations can contact memberships@csep.ca for more information.

CSEP-CPT Candidates: You need to own the CSEP-PATH Manual and use the unique registration code from the manual when purchasing your exam attempt.

Theory Exam Sitting Fees

To successfully complete the Theory Exam candidates need to attain 70% or higher.

CSEP-CPT Theory Exam	CSEP-CEP Theory Exam
First exam sitting: $160 + tax	First exam sitting: $200 + tax
Second (and subsequent) exam sitting: $100 +tax	Second (and subsequent) exam sitting: $150 +tax

Upcoming Practical Skills Review & Practical Exams

You need to apply and be an approved candidate to register for a Practical Exam or Practical Skills Review session. As an approved candidate, you will receive the monthly Candidate Newsletter featuring tips and upcoming certification event information.

Practical exams are run in various cities across Canada by CSEP Instructor-Examiners (IE)s and scheduled in part based on candidate demand. Depending on your location you may need to travel to complete the Practical Exam. While practical skills review sessions are not a required step to becoming certified some practical exam events include a Skills Review session in their price.

CSEP-CPT Candidates: To register for an event please use the unique registration code in your letter of approval.

CSEP-CPT Certification Events

CSEP-CEP Certification Events

CSEP-CPT Candidate Events

Please note that all Practical Exams purchased in January, February and early March 2020 must be booked and completed by March 13th, 2020.
New Certification Events will be set up starting April 1st, 2020.

Alberta

CSEP-CPT Practical Exam, Ongoing 2019/20, Edmonton
University of Alberta
Exam Cost: $150 + tax
Contact: Alex Game

CSEP Certification Practical Skills Review & Exams

Theory Exams

To schedule a Theory Exam you need to:

Theory Exam Sitting Fees

Upcoming Practical Skills Review & Practical Exams

CSEP-CPT Certification Events

CSEP-CEP Certification Events

CSEP-CPT Candidate Events

Please note that all Practical Exams purchased in January, February and early March 2020 must be booked and completed by March 13th, 2020. New Certification Events will be set up starting April 1st, 2020.

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland

Nova Scotia

Ontario

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

Saskatchewan

CSEP-CEP Candidate Events

Please note that all Practical Exams purchased in January, February and early March 2020 must be booked and completed by March 13th, 2020. New Certification Events will be set up starting April 1st, 2020.

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland

Nova Scotia

Ontario

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

Saskatchewan

More Information

Please note that all Practical Exams purchased in January, February and early March 2020 must be booked and completed by March 13th, 2020.
New Certification Events will be set up starting April 1st, 2020.

Please note that all Practical Exams purchased in January, February and early March 2020 must be booked and completed by March 13th, 2020.
New Certification Events will be set up starting April 1st, 2020.