Please note: Blackout dates for Applying, Scheduling, and Testing:
Important Notice: The CDCES application process will be moving from PSI to CBDCE. Due to this move, the following date changes in applying, scheduling, and taking the CDCES exam will take place during the transition to CBDCE:
From 2/9/2024 to 2/27/2024 there is an application blackout period. (This means you will NOT be able to apply for the CDCES exam during this blackout period.) Applications will reopen on 2/28/2024 at www.cbdce.org. Visit the Examination Handbook (March version) for details.
1) From 2/19/2024 to 2/27/2024 there is no scheduling or testing for the CDCES exam. Scheduling and testing will re-open on 2/28/2024 at www.cbdce.org.
2) For Individuals who are scheduled for testing via live remote proctoring, from 2/28/2024 forward, additional information will be sent to you via email in late February.
3) Effective 2/28/2024 individuals looking to schedule or reschedule their CDCES exam, will need to visit www.cbdce.org. Detailed information on how to schedule/reschedule your CDCES exam will be sent to unscheduled/scheduled candidates in late February.
PSI will continue administering our exam at test centers and live remote proctoring.
For 2023:
Who can apply online?
1) Any initial applicant who is applying under a qualifying license, certification or registration;
2) Any individual whose CDCES credential expired prior to 12/31/2019 who is applying under a qualifying license, certification or registration;
3) Any current CDCES who can document meeting the renewal practice requirement; and
4) Any individual whose CDCES credential expired between 12/31/2019 and 12/31/2023 who CAN document meeting the renewal practice requirement.
Who cannot apply online, but is welcome to apply using the paper application?
1) Any initial applicant who is applying under an advanced degree in social work or pre-approved through the Unique Qualifications Pathway;
2) Any individual whose CDCES credential expired prior to 12/31/2019 who is applying under a qualifying advanced degree in social work;
3) Any current CDCES who CANNOT document meeting the renewal practice requirement and has earned the required 75 continuing education hours; and
4) Any individual whose CDCES credential expired between 12/31/2019 and 12/31/2023 who CANNOT document meeting the renewal practice requirement and has earned the required 75 continuing education hours.
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NOTE: CDCESs and any individuals with expired CDCES credentials who wish to apply for the Examination online will want to have their certificate/CDCES number available prior to starting the application process. This eight digit number can be found on the CBDCE certificate or wallet card. Individuals may also contact the CBDCE national office, 847-228-9795 or info@cbdce.org (include name, birth month and day, and mailing address information) to obtain their CDCES numbers.
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