CSEP Exam Application

CSEP Exam Application

Page 1/5 | Contact Information
Name *

First Name Middle Name Last Name
Home Email *
example@example.com
Home Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country
Cell Phone or Home Phone *

Area Code Phone Number
Employer *
If currently unemployed or furloughed, please enter "unemployed" or "furloughed," etc.
Business Email
example@example.com
Business Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country
Business Phone

Area Code Phone Number
If you are a current ILEA member, please provide your ILEA Chapter affiliation *
If you are not an ILEA member, or are not affiliated with an ILEA Chapter, please select the first option.
Please provide a brief overview (25-50 words) of your current job description and the products and/or services you provide *

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CSEP Exam Application

Page 2/5 | Exam Availability, Fees, and Eligibility Pathway Selection
EXAM AVAILABILITY

The CSEP Exam is now available 24/7/365!*

*Applications take 5-7 business days to be reviewed, so we strongly encourage submitting applications well ahead of their desired test date. ILEA cannot control or guarantee the availability of desired attempt dates/times. There are occasionally "blackout" dates during extremely busy testing periods, however these will be clearly listed on the scheduling site.

APPLICATION AND EXAM FEES
- CSEP Application Fee: $350 (due with submission)
  - Applications will be considered once a completed application is submitted and payment is processed/deposited.
- CSEP Exam Fee: $350/attempt (charged during scheduling process)
  - Candidates who do not pass may purchase a retake in the scheduling site at any time, however a 30-day waiting period in between test dates will be automatically enforced.
All Application and Exam fees are non-refundable.

CSEP EXAM ELIGIBILITY PATHWAYS

Proof of full-time, practical events industry employment is required to qualify to take the CSEP exam. Internships and volunteer activities do not count towards the full-time requirement.

Please review the three pathways below:
- Pathway 1
  Minimum 5 years of proven full-time practical experience in the events industry.*
- Pathway 2
  Minimum 3 years of proven full-time practical experience in the events industry* with a letter of recommendation from a current and active CSEP clearly stating the candidate’s suitability for the CSEP program.
- Pathway 3
  Minimum of 3 years of proven full-time practical experience in the events industry* with a 1-2 year certificate/diploma** from a recognized hospitality/events industry program.
*Acceptable forms of documentation include but are not limited to: statement of employment verification from personnel or human resources official, copy of W2 forms, copy of 1040 forms, Business tax statements, T-4 forms, letters of incorporation, or business license plus proof of business ownership/leadership. Resumes are not an acceptable form of verification.

**Acceptable forms of education verification include: Transcripts, Copy of Degree/Diploma/Certificate, Signed letter from faculty certifying the completion of the program on official letterhead.
Select your CSEP Exam Eligibility Pathway *

CSEP Exam Application

Page 3/5 | Pathway Requirement Documentation
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTATION

Please provide proof of meeting the full-time experience requirement of your selected pathway.* Resumes are not an acceptable form of verification.

PLEASE NOTE: ILEA DOES NOT WANT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. If you use a tax document for your employment verification, please redact or remove that from the document prior to upload.

*Acceptable forms of documentation include but are not limited to: statement of employment verification from personnel or human resources official, copy of W2 forms, copy of 1040 forms, Business tax statements, t-4 forms, letters of incorporation, or business license plus proof of business ownership/leadership. Resumes are not an acceptable form of verification.
Employment Verification Document *

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Please upload in PDF Format. You may upload up to five (5) documents. Cancel of

For Eligibility Pathway 3, please upload Certificate/Degree
Please upload documentation of your Certificate/Degree. Acceptable forms of education verification include:Transcripts, Copy of Degree/Diploma/Certificate, Signed letter from faculty certifying the completion of the program on official letterhead. *

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Certificate / Degree Program *
Please enter the certificate/degree received
Provider / Institution *
Please enter the name of the institution (college, business, organization, etc.)
Date Earned *

Month Day Year
MM/DD/YYYY format

CSEP Exam Application

Page 4/5 | Statements of Attestation and Understanding
Please check each box below to indicate your understanding and agreement to each statement: *

I affirm that the information and proof of my professional industry experience is correct and verifiable and that falsifying my experience will inhibit me from sitting for the CSEP exam. I agree to be bound by the program terms and fees in effect at the time I submit my application. I attest to the accuracy of the information provided to the fact that special events is my primary activity, and that I have been employed in the special events industry full-time for at least three years. I confirm I meet the requirements of my selected CSEP Exam Eligibility Pathway. I commit to fully review notification emails regarding my application, including system requirements and attempt scheduling instructions. I understand that recertification is required every five (5) years. I understand that review of my CSEP Application will begin once the Application Fee has been processed/deposited. I have reviewed the CSEP website and understand the procedures of the CSEP exam. I understand that all Application Fees and Exam Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

CSEP Exam Application

Page 5/5 | Payment Upload and Application Submission
As indicated earlier in the application, all CSEP Application Fees and CSEP Exam Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Upon application approval, your contact information will be sent to our testing company, who will reach out with scheduling instructions. An Exam Fee of $350 (separate from the Application Fee*) will be collected via credit card during the scheduling process.

*PLEASE NOTE: If your employer is paying for your CSEP fees and can ONLY pay via check, please submit both the Application Fee AND Exam Fee at the same time (total $700 USD). Exam fees are collected during the scheduling process, however check payments can be accomodated if payment is received in advance. Please pay all fees via credit card if possible to avoid any delays.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CSEP APPLICATION PAYMENT FORM
Please upload a completed CSEP Application Fee Payment Form (download the blank form by clicking the link above). This is required for check payments as well. *

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