Receiving this designation is recognition that specific professional benchmarks have been achieved. It is the only multi-discipline designation of its kind and is one of the highest achievements in the field of community engagement.

The benchmarks referred to are not easy to attain. Yet, if you have been active in this or related professions for five or more years, you may have already qualified.

1. Earned a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university?
2. Served for five or more years in a paid and/or elected position where community engagement was one of the job responsibilities?
3. Had enough experiences in the community engagement area to total 100 points based upon the chart below?
4. Can you provide the names of three references who can attest to your work in community engagement?

To learn more about the Community Engagement Professional (CEP) visit our FAQ page.

Points are earned as follows:

Activity	Points Earned
Each additional year paid experience (over the 5 required)	3 Points per year
Attended a professional development program	2 Points per 1/2 day program
Attend our ISCEP Conference	4 Points per 1/2 day program
Earned related credential	35
Completed Masters	25
Completed PhD, JD, EdD	50
Completed Institute for Organizational Management	25
Presented on community development or related topic	10
Published article on community development or related topic	10
Published academic paper	15
Published book on community development or related topic	50
Served on community development program (bond campaign)	20
Served on board of community based organization	2 Points per year
Served as officer on board or community based organization	4 Points per year
Elected official	10 Points per year

Click here for your first step in obtaining the Community Engagement Professional Credential (CEP).