How to get CDPSE certified
You’ve prepared by doing the work, taken the exam and are now ready to apply for your CDPSE® Certification. Let’s make sure you have everything you need:
STEP 1: PASS THE EXAM
Prior to sending your application, you must meet the following requirements:
- Pass the CDPSE Exam within the last five years
- Have three or more years of CDPSE professional work experience across the three CDPSE domains
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STEP 2: PAY THE APPLICATION FEE
Pay the one-time US$50 application processing fee
- You must pay your application fee before submitting your application.
- Login to your MYISACA account to access the application processing fee.
STEP 3: FILL OUT AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION
Candidates must apply for certification within five years of having passed the exam.
- Get your experience verified by your supervisor or manager.
CDPSE certification requirements
Demonstrate the minimum required work experience
You must have a minimum of 3-years of cumulative work experience performing the tasks of a CDPSE professional. Work experience for the CDPSE certification must be gained within the 10-year period preceding the application date for certification. Candidates have 5-years from the passing date to apply.
Earn & report CPE hours
Attain and report a minimum of 120 Continuing Professional Development (CPE) hours during a three-year reporting period, completing a minimum of 20 CPE hours per year. If these CPEs satisfy the requirements for other ISACA certifications, they may also count toward those designations.
Adhere to the Code of Professional Ethics
Members of ISACA and/or holders of the CDPSE designation agree to a Code of Professional Ethics to guide professional and personal conduct.
Successfully complete the CDPSE examination
The CDPSE exam is open to anyone who has an interest in information security. You can still take the CDPSE exam even if you haven’t met the experience requirements yet, although you’ll have to meet those before getting certified. When you take the CDPSE exam, we’ll send you your results, and if you passed, the details you need to apply for your CDPSE certification. Candidates have five years from the passing date to apply for certification.