The CPCP examination was developed to support the growing need of the permanent cosmetic industry in 2004. Having achieved Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional ( CPCP ) status, and proudly displaying the acronym after your name, demonstrates a distinct level of knowledge and dedication to the industry.

CPCP certificants are held in the highest regard by industry peers and clientele in this very competitive industry.

CPCP certificates are like other delegations that must be earned and maintained. The SPCP requires its CPCP delegates to renew every two years.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS TO ACHIEVE CPCP

+ The industry specific exam contains 100 questions

+ A pass of 81% is required for certification

+ The exam is a fundamental level so those professionals, having successfully completed training that meets the CPCP Candidate requirement and have attended a bloodborne pathogens class should be able to pass the exam. The exam subjects can be found below.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXAMINATION

+ Technician members of the SPCP are not required to take the CPCP examination in order to maintain SPCP membership.

+ Non SPCP members may take the examination even though member eligibility is required. This means a candidate must accept and abide by the SPCP Code of Ethics.

CPCP APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

+ A course of study in the field of permanent cosmetics of not less than 100 hours at the fundamental level. If less than 100 hours, continuing education specific to the industry must be accumulated to achieve 100 hours total.

+ Proof of hours are required.

- If they are not listed on a certificate, a short note from the trainer specifying hours is acceptable.

- Hours will not be accepted if fraud is suspected and/or signed off by your place of business.

- SPCP audits all continuing education certificates.

+ A certificate from a current Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) class. Classes must be industry specific & on the list of SPCP approved courses. (See List Below). OSHA Standard is required if the candidate works in the USA.

+ The candidate must be currently active in the permanent cosmetics industry or has recently completed a training program or apprenticeship.

+ A completed application is required with a copy of a photo ID, documentation of classes and/or continuing education, proof of the Bloodborne Pathogens Class, and the required fees. The application must be in the SPCP office 14 days before the exam. An incomplete submission will not be processed.

NOTE: Do not send membership certificates or copies of certificates from other programs or industries such as cosmetology, esthetics, nursing, etc.

CPCP RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

To maintain your CPCP status you are required to renew every 2 years.

To renew your CPCP you must;

+ Complete CPCP renewal application & payment

+ Submit an updated certificate of completion of approved Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) class. Classes must be industry specific & on the list of SPCP approved courses. OSHA Standard is required if the candidate works in the USA.

+ Proof of 12 hours of continuing education in the past 2 years.

- Proof of hours are required. If they are not listed on a certificate, a short note from the trainer specifying hours is acceptable.

- Hours will not be accepted if fraud is suspected and/or signed off by your place of business.

- SPCP audits all continuing education certificates.

+ Continue to abide by the SPCP Code of Ethics

* Please refer to our TERMS & CONDITIONS page full CPCP terms & conditions.