SES Certification recognizes those experts in the field of standards who have demonstrated a high degree of professional competence in different areas of standards, consensus standard development, and standards developing organization management.

SES offers two levels of certification

	An associate level, Associate Standards Professional (SES-ASP), that demonstrates a fundamental knowledge of standards and application.
	A career professional level, Certified Standards Professional (SES-CSP), that demonstrates a thorough, more sophisticated knowledge of the principles, techniques, and effects of standardization and recognizes a person's experience, expertise and contributions in the area of standards.

A person may be certified in either one of these categories and is entitled to use the SES-ASP or SES-CSP designation as appropriate in personnel records, resumes, letterheads, business cards, and other areas to signify peer recognition of professional competence in the field of standards and standardization.

SES certification benefits:

• Evidence to employers that the individual has attained competence in the standards profession
• A credential for use in seeking position or advancement
• A criterion for employers to use for selection and advancement in standardization
• Incentive for professional self-development
• A means to increase and enhance acceptance of the standards profession
• Recognition at the SES Annual Conference

Ready to Get Started?

	The first step to certification is completing the certification application. This identifies who you are, which of the two levels you wish to become certified and documents your achievements, and experience in the standards business. There are minimum point requirements to become certified or re-certify.
	The second step in the certification process is to pay the certification application fee. A link to pay the application fee can be found in the application. Submitted applications will not be reviewed until payment is received.
	The third step is passing an open book exam. The SES-ASP exam is based on the SES Guide to Standards and the SES-CSP exam has several sources that are listed in our Certification Booklet.
	SES-CSP ONLY: The fourth step is publication of a unique scholarly or academic paper or a technical presentation via an SES event or webinar.

All SES Certified professionals agree to follow the SES Code of Ethics. A SES Certifications are valid for five years. 

Application and Exam Timing

The SES-ASP and SES-CSP exam is offered twice a year. Applications to stand for the exam are due by April 30 and October 31. A committee of standardization professionals will review your application following the relevant deadline and you will be contacted regarding the next steps.  

SES Certification Booklet and Code of Ethics

Certification Booklet

SES Code of Ethics

If you require further information, please contact us.