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Certification Program Candidate Handbook

The Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) Certification Program Candidate Handbook provides detailed information for candidates interested in becoming certified and subsequently maintaining their certification. The handbook includes the following sections:

  • How to Apply for Certification 
  • Preparing for the Examination
  • Taking the Exam Onsite or Online
  • After the Exam
  • Complaints and Disciplinary Actions
  • Maintaining Your Certification
  • Code of Ethics

CMPC® Candidate Handbook (PDF)
*last updated February 2023

First announced April 2020; Last updated September 2022: AASP's Certification Council has issued a COVID-19 guidance statement for candidates working on their initial certification and completing virtual mentored applied hours.

*Please note that the CMPC® Candidate Handbook is updated periodically and we encourage applicants and certificants to visit this page to access the most updated information.