You will find applications and information about the Certified Employment Support Professional™ certification here.

Please note that you are to complete your own application. CESP application forms submitted on your behalf will not be accepted. Due to privacy, your application and/or application status will not be discussed with anyone other than you as the applicant.

If you have ever applied for the CESP using an online application, you already have an account. Please click Log in, then "forgot password" to request instructions to access your account.

Click to go to the CESP Examination Application - CESP Exam Eligibility Application

If you are a current CESP looking to re-certify by exam, please fill out the exam application.

The CESP Exam Eligibility application is available for applicants to complete at any time. Once you've applied and been approved you get info to log in with Kryterion.
Link: https://apse.smapply.org/prog/cesp_exam_eligibility_application

Click to go to the CESP Recertification Application - CESP Recertification Application

If you do not have access to this program and are a CESP, please email cesp@apse.org

Link: https://apse.smapply.io/prog/cesp_recertification_application

Submit your Event or Training for Pre-Approval for CESP Continuing Education (CE) Credit - CESP CE Preapproval Application

Find out more about the recertification process, what counts as CE credits, and more on our Frequently Asked Questions page.