The ETA CPP program sets the standard for professional performance in the payments industry and is a symbol of excellence. It signifies that an individual has demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to perform competently in today’s complex electronic payments environment.
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Access the ETA CPP exam application here (for new candidates only).
Application and payment are required to complete the application process. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the deadline for the applicable exam window. If you fail to complete your application prior to the deadline, you will be eligible for the next available exam window.
Upon completion of the application, candidates will receive a Notice to Schedule (NTS) email 30 days prior to the opening of the applicable exam window. The NTS will provide you instructions to choose your day, time, and location for taking the exam. Exams are offered at in-person testing centers or via our Live Online Proctoring option. You must submit your test scheduling request at least seven (7) days prior to your preferred test date.
Candidate Handbook
The ETA CPP Candidate Handbook contains all of the information you need to know to qualify, schedule, and maintain your certification. The Candidate Handbook is available for download here.
Exam Dates and Deadlines
| Application Deadline* | First Window of Eligibility | Subsequent Windows of Eligibility |
| February 1 | March | June, September, December |
| May 1 | June | September, December, March |
| August 1 | September | December, March, June |
| October 31 | December | March, June, September |
| Cancellation/Rescheduling Request Deadline: No later than 5 business days prior to your testing appointment. | ||
The application and applicable fee must be submitted prior to the application deadline to schedule the ETA CPP exam. Applications received after the deadline will result in the candidate being eligible for the subsequent testing window.
If the candidate does not take the exam in the first eligible window, or is unsuccessful on the first exam, then the candidate is eligible to retake the test during the following three (3) subsequent eligibility windows. Additional fees may apply.
Examination Fee
Starting January 1, 2022
- ETA Member: $450 (USD)
- Non-Member: $600 (USD)
Fee is due in full at the time of application submission. Failure to remit payment with your application will result in an incomplete application and may result in missing the currently available testing window. This fee includes a nonrefundable and nontransferrable application processing fee of $125.
The Choice Is Yours
Take the ETA CPP exam via Live Online Proctoring at your home or office.
Live Online Proctoring (LOP)
Exam Preparation
The ETA CPP Examination Study Guide is developed by the ETA CPP Credentialing Committee and is designed to help you prepare for the exam. The study guide contains information for each domain of the ETA CPP exam and includes further reference tools to provide additional preparation options. Purchase a copy of the study guide here.
We also offer the ETA CPP Study Review Course which has been developed by the ETA CPP Credentialing Committee to further assist in your preparation for the ETA CPP exam. This course guides you through each domain of the ETA CPP exam. The course can be accessed here.
For interest in an ETA Mini Study Review Course, please contact [email protected] to set up a live, online review session for your company.
Questions?
Questions? Email [email protected].