The 2026 CPD Exam has been completed; please check back in November for the 2027 CPD Exam dates.
The CPD Exam
The exam is offered once a year, usually in April. To be eligible to take the CPD Examination, a candidate must possess:
- Full ASPE membership or previously received approval to sit for the exam; or
- A minimum of four years of experience in a position of responsibility for the design of plumbing systems and possess a baccalaureate degree in a field related to engineering.
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- In lieu of an accredited degree, a candidate may substitute up to an additional four years of practical experience in the design of plumbing systems, for a total of eight years, or be granted a credit of one-half year of practical experience for each full year of education in an accredited curriculum related to plumbing engineering.
- CPDT Certification counts toward 1 year of experience.
Here's more about the CPD Examination:
- General exam FAQs
- Exam open book policy FAQs
- CPD Bulletin
- The exam is remote proctored.
- The exam is offered once a year, usually in April.
The exam fees are:
- ASPE Members $450
- Nonmembers $675
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If you have any questions about the CPD program, or any related issues please email certification@aspe.org.