CCEP Complete Exam Guide
Eligibility, registration, format, and current policies
The CCEP exam is administered by Compliance Certification Board (CCB). Use this guide as an orientation, then confirm every time-sensitive requirement in the official candidate materials linked below.
Key Facts
| Credential | Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) |
|---|---|
| Scope | U.S.-focused compliance and ethics program practice; CCB certification materials are hosted by SCCE |
| Format | 115 multiple-choice questions; 100 contribute to the score |
| Time Limit | Two hours |
| Experience | Standard pathway: one year in a full-time compliance role or 1,500 hours of direct compliance duties in the preceding two years; duties must match the outline |
| Continuing Education | 20 CCB-approved CEUs, including at least 10 live CEUs, earned in the 12 months before the exam; verify alternate university pathways with CCB |
| Exam Fee | CCB FAQ lists $350 for members and $450 for nonmembers; confirm before applying |
| Scoring | Use the official score report and passing standard; 15 unscored questions cannot be identified during testing |
| Renewal | Two-year certification cycle; confirm CEU and fee requirements with CCB |
Eligibility and Application
Confirm the compliance-work experience and CCB-approved CEU requirements before applying. Record your relevant duties, training dates, and live-credit status; ask CCB about any alternate pathway.
Registration, Testing, and Cost
Use the official registration portal for the current application process, fees, testing windows, scheduling rules, accommodations, and identification requirements. These details can change, so the official source controls.
Scoring, Retakes, and Renewal
Consult the current candidate handbook for score reporting, passing standards, retake waiting periods, renewal cycles, and continuing-education requirements. Do not rely on an older third-party summary for a current policy decision.
A Practical Application Sequence
- Compare your job duties with the CCEP Detailed Content Outline before claiming eligibility
- Check current work-experience and CEU rules; record training dates and live-credit status
- Submit required evidence and the application through the official CCB portal
- Wait for eligibility confirmation before scheduling the appointment with PSI
- Match identification and test modality to the appointment instructions
What Does a Practice Score Mean?
A practice score identifies learning gaps. It cannot establish the official passing standard, predict a pass with certainty, or replace the sponsor’s score report. Read domain feedback alongside the content outline and build a remediation plan from the specific concepts missed.
Use the official candidate handbook and current organization pages for fees, eligibility, scoring, accommodations, retakes, and renewal. If an older PDF and a newer sponsor page differ, seek clarification from the sponsor before paying or scheduling.
Official Sources
- SCCE: CCEP certification and official exam resources
- CCB: CCEP Candidate Handbook and Detailed Content Outline
- CCB: current experience and CEU requirements
- CCB: examination rules, scoring, and retakes
- CCB: certification FAQs and current fees
- HCCA: Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)