CSCP Exam Eligibility Requirements

The CSCP examination is the first step in achieving certification. Candidates must meet one of the following eligibility requirements for the CSCP examination:

To be eligible to sit for the CSCP examination, you must have

Although not required, it is strongly recommended that you have professional experience in securities compliance; the CSCP examination assesses intermediate to advanced proficiency in securities compliance rather than entry-level skills. The testing industry has shown that those taking intermediate to mastery level examinations are more likely to pass with two or more years of experience in the associated field.

There are no additional prerequisites such as on-line courses or face-to-face seminars for the CSCP examination.

CSCP Credential Eligibility Requirements

Upon successful completion of the CSCP examination, one is noted as a CSCP candidate until the following eligibility requirements for the CSCP Credential are met:

To be eligible for receipt of the CSCP Credential, you must have

Securities Compliance Experience

Experience in securities compliance is defined as:

Eligibility Documentation

NSCP's Board of Directors reserves the right to verify information supplied by, or on behalf of, a candidate. Only if selected for an audit, will the candidate be asked to submit documentation substantiating eligibility.

Writing this certification examination is voluntary. NSCP strictly adheres to the eligibility requirements for certification. It is the responsibility of the applicant to comply with all procedures and deadlines in order to establish eligibility to take the examination. Individuals who have questions about their eligibility should contact:

Certification Department
NSCP
22 Kent Road
Cornwall Bridge, CT 06754
certinfo@nscp.org
info@nscp.org

Registration

Before completing the registration process, carefully review the eligibility information included in this handbook. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they are eligible for certification before applying to write the examination. Candidates requesting the withdrawal of their application will receive a refund less a $95 processing fee. Assuming eligibility requirements have been met, applicants may complete the registration process electronically through Pearson VUE's Web site at www.pearsonvue.com/nscp or via telephone at 888-269-2219. At the time of the registration, you will be expected to:

• answer all questions in the application process;
• schedule your examination appointment; and
• pay the examination fee

You will need to secure the examination fee, as shown in the table below, using a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express), or a debit card (Visa or MasterCard). The fee includes the Curriculum on CD-ROM and printed Candidate Handbook, writing the exam, the credential application process, and the CSCP credential.

NSCP membership has no bearing on the eligibility or cost of the CSCP.

Virtual acknowledgement of the following statement must be made to successfully register, and sit for, the CSCP examination:
I attest that neither I, nor an organization controlled by myself, have ever been convicted of, pled guilty or no contest to, a misdemeanor or felony involving investments or an investment-related business, or any fraud, false statements, or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, extortion, or a conspiracy to commit any of these offenses.