CERTIFIED EVENT PLANNER (CEP) CERTIFICATION
Turn Your Event Planning Skills Into Professional Expertise.
The Certified Event Planner (CEP) program prepares professionals to confidently plan and manage corporate, nonprofit, community, and special events from start to finish.
Whether event planning is already part of your role or you are preparing to build a career or business in the industry, the CEP program provides practical training, professional credentials, and continued development to help you grow.
Attend an In-Person CEP Certification Training
Join us for a live, instructor-led CEP Certification Training designed to provide practical event planning education and professional strategies you can apply in your career or business.
Upcoming 2026 Training
Chicago | September 19, 2026
Chicago Marriott Downtown
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Boston | October 3, 2026
Boston Marriott Long Wharf
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Philadelphia | October 24, 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Houston | November 7, 2026
Hilton Houston Post Oak
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
A Certification That Continues With Your Career
The CEP program is designed for professionals who plan events as part of their role, aspiring event planners, administrative professionals, marketing professionals, and entrepreneurs who want to strengthen their event planning expertise.
Your development continues beyond the initial certification. CEP is a four-year professional development program that includes renewal training at the two- and four-year milestones, leading to CEP Alumni status and lifetime recognition.
2-Year CEP Renewal
The 2-Year CEP Renewal builds on your initial certification with advanced training in event strategy, client relations, crisis management, and emerging industry trends. Complete your renewal to continue developing your expertise and maintain your active CEP credential.
4-Year CEP Renewal
The 4-Year CEP Renewal is the final phase of the Certified Event Planner Professional Development Program, with advanced training in leadership, event strategy, industry trends, and business growth. Upon successful completion, you earn CEP Alumni status with lifetime recognition, with no additional renewal requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to complete the Event Planner Certification Program?
The CEP is a four-year professional development program. After completing the initial certification training, CEP professionals complete renewal training at the two-year and four-year milestones. Upon successful completion of the four-year program, participants earn CEP Alumni status with lifetime recognition.
Is the Event Planner Certification recognized in the industry?
Yes. The Certified Event Planner (CEP) credential is recognized by employers throughout the United States and in more than 32 countries. For more than 20 years, CEP professionals have used their training across corporate, nonprofit, higher education, hospitality, and entrepreneurial environments. Many CEP professionals also continue their professional development by pursuing the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation through the Events Industry Council.
What are the benefits of earning the CEP certification?
The CEP combines practical event planning education with professional development designed to strengthen your skills in budgeting, venue selection, vendor management, logistics, event strategy, and execution. CEP professionals also have access to continued development through the program's two- and four-year renewal pathway.
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