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CSEP Recertification + Reinstatement

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Recertification Policy: The Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation has significant impact on the credibility and integrity of the live events industry. CSEPs are required to recertify their credentials every three (3) years through continued professional development and education, and applied experience in, and service to, the events industry. The policies below are provided to assist CSEPs in their recertification planning ahead of their application deadline, and/or to assist lapsed CSEPs in pursuing reinstatement of the credential.

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Reinstatement fee: $400

Continuing Education Documentation
& Point Breakdown

Continuing Education Documentation

CSEP CEU Documentation Tracker

  • This tracker will be used to list and organize your points. You will submit this tracking form ONLY to recertify via documentation. ​

  • Recertification submissions are subject to audit by the Certification Committee. Retain all verification documents for 6 months following the date of your recertification approval for audit purposes.

Point Breakdown Guide

Continuing Education

  • Attending 1 hour of continuing education = 1 point​

  • Instructor of university course or through other accredited institution (based on a 16-week semester) = 4 points per 1 course

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Live Events Industry Leadership & Involvement and CSEP Enhancing Activities

  • Keynote, speaker, panelist, moderator at an industry related event or institution = 1.5 point per session/class

    • Ad hoc speaking engagement must take place outside of your workplace and must be at least 30 minutes in length

  • Participate in CSEP exam maintenance and development or other CSEP sustainability tasks as outlined by the CSEP Committee = 1 per contribution

  • Serve as a CSEP Ambassador (Committee appointed) = 2 points per year

  • Participate as a CSEP discussion group leader or do speaking engagements about the CSEP designation = 1 per contribution

  • Write a posted/published blog, article or testimonial about the CSEP designation =1 per contribution

  • Complete CSEP Exam grading (prior to March 2020) = 1 per contribution​​

  • ILEA International/National/Chapter board officer = 7 points per year

  • ILEA International/National/Chapter board director or committee/task force chair = 5 points per year

  • ILEA International/National/Chapter committee or task force member = 3 points per year

  • Author of published industry related book or e-book = 5 points each

  • Author of an industry related journal, article or blog post = 1 point per contribution​

2024 Recertification Fees

By Documentation​

Application Launch - CSEP Expiration

$300

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Up to 90-Days after CSEP Expiration

$350

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More than 90-Days after CSEP Expiration

$400​​

By Exam​

Application Launch - CSEP Expiration

$300 + $350 exam fee

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Up to 90-Days after CSEP Expiration

$350 + $350 exam fee

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More than 90-Days after CSEP Expiration

$400 + $350 exam fee​​

Certification Lapse: Any CSEPs who fail to recertify will lose their credential on January 1 following their expiration date, and must cease and desist all use of the CSEP designation in all forms of communication. Reinstatement is available for 30 days following expiration. After having been lapsed for 30 days, an individual will have to submit a new application and pursue the credential as a new candidate.

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