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CDPSE Certification Requirements
The ISACA community – members, volunteers and professionals – is guided by our Purpose and Promise, which define the essence of who we are and what we do. Our Purpose is the reason we exist – to help business technology professionals and their enterprises around the world realize the positive potential of technology. Our Promise is how we as an organization and as individuals, deliver on our Purpose – the work we do every day to inspire confidence that enables innovation through technology.
Applicants must meet the following requirements to become CDPSE Certified:
- Successfully Complete the CDPSE Examination: The examination is open to all individuals who have an interest in implementation of technical privacy solutions. All are encouraged to work toward and take the examination. Successful examination candidates will be sent all information required to apply for certification with their notification of a passing score.
- 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.
Adhere to the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Policy: The objectives of the continuing education policy are to:
- Maintain an individual's competency by requiring the update of existing knowledge and skills in the areas of implementation of technical privacy solutions
- Provide a means to differentiate between qualified CDPSEs and those who have not met the requirements for continuation of their certification
CDPSE CPE Policy:
- Demonstrate the Required Minimum Work Experience: A minimum of 3-years of professional implementation of technical privacy by design solutions, control or security work experience - as described in the CDPSE job practice areas - is required for certification. The work experience for 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 for certification.