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Become a fully certified CEP

Full certification as a community engagement professional formally recognizes an individual that has demonstrated competency across a range of areas related to higher education civic and community engagement.

Requirements for full certification

Combine five credentials in different competency areas to become eligible to apply for full certification as a Community Engagement Professional

All three essential credentials:

Plus two elective credentials in your area of choice.

Apply for certification

Once you have completed all three essential credentials and two elective credentials, you become eligible to apply for certification. First, make sure all your credentials are up-to-date—they should have been earned or recertified within the past five years. Next, you'll be asked to submit a short personal statement to submit for consideration.

Applications paused

We are temporarily pausing applications while we overhaul the Community Engagement Professional Credentialing Program to improve accessibility and increase opportunities for learning and growth.