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Certemy

Manual

CPFS Committee

Apply here. 

It costs $50 to register, and $245 to complete your application for a total of $295. It costs $200 to recredential.

An in-depth guide to completing your application. 

Applications must be submitted to the commitee at least 10 days before the scheduled committee meeting, which convenes every third Wednesday of the month.

Includes committee meeting dates, so you can keep track of when to submit your application for review. As a reminder: To finalize the credential process, ensure all required steps have been completed accurately. 

Application Fees and Duplicate Accounts

All application, examination, renewal, and other certification fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Applicants are responsible for ensuring they are using their existing Certemy account before submitting an application or payment.

If an applicant is unable to access an existing account, they should contact the Credential Team for assistance prior to creating a new account or submitting additional fees. Fees paid for duplicate accounts or duplicate applications will not be refunded.

Resources

Approved Trainings

A list of approved trainers. Includes domain breakdowns.

Code of Ethics

The CPFS Code of Ethics.

3rd Party Payments

If your organization is paying for your credential fees, please send the following information to Precious@coprovidersassociation.org:
 

Scholarships

Thank you for your interest in our scholarship program. Application materials for the next fiscal year will be posted after August 7, 2026. Please check back then for more information.

Media

This link takes you to our YouTube playlist of guides to help you through the CPFS process.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the CPFS!