The CSEP designation is the hallmark of professional achievements in the special events industry. It is awarded by the International Special Events Society (ISES) and its Certification Committee.
The CSEP designation is earned through education, performance, experience, and service to the industry, and reflects a commitment to professional conduct and ethics.
As special events are becoming more challenging and require a level of professionalism equal to none, set yourself apart from the competition by becoming a participant of the CSEP designation.
The Certification Committee and the ISES staff will assist you towards the preliminary steps of achieving your CSEP, which include orientation programs; commitments and other details; assigning mentors to assist candidates; provide study materials; and help organize study groups.
For more detailed information about obtaining your Certified Special Event Professional designation please check out the ISES International website.
Click here for more information on the CSEP and to download an enrollment form.
Revised Self Study Guide
A revised Self Study Guide was mailed to all who have enrolled for the CSEP. The CSEP exam will be based on the instructions in the revised guide so be sure to use this rather than the old guide. If you have any questions, please contact Marci Steinfink.
Exam Dates
(All applications are due TWO MONTHS prior to the exam date.)
Contact us at info@isesvancouver.com for updated exam dates.
Attention: All CSEP's
All CSEPs must be re-certified every 5 years from the date you took the exam. If you are not certain of when you will need to re-certify, contact Marci Steinfink. Visit for more information or to download a re-certification application.A revised Self Study Guide was mailed to all CSEPs. Please contact info@isesvancouver.com if you have not received the revised guide.
Please know that all CSEPs are required to be re-certified every 5 years. A re-certification application can be downloaded at http://www.ises.com/csep/recertification.cfm
If you have questions about when you need to be re-certified, please contact info@isesvancouver.com.
