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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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