EARN THE CERTIFIED PLAN SPONSOR PROFESSIONAL (CPSP®) CREDENTIAL
You want to provide the very best retirement plan for your employees – and that is why you should further your knowledge and validate your experience by earning the Certified Plan Sponsor Professional (CPSP®) Credential. This education comes to our plan sponsors at no additional cost, thanks to our Education Partners. You’ll have the flexibility to choose between live virtual classroom sessions, self-paced modules, or a customized combination of both.
Who Can Earn the Certification
This certification is for business owners who serve as Plan Sponsors and are responsible for their company’s retirement plan. It is also designed for HR professionals, payroll professionals, and other individuals within an organization who administer or support a company-sponsored retirement plan.
What is the CPSP® Credential?
The Certified Plan Sponsor Professional (CPSP®) Credential — developed by plan sponsors and some of the nation’s leading retirement experts — provides plan sponsors with unique proof that they have acquired a high level of knowledge and skill in one of the nation’s most challenging professions. Through the CPSP®, plan sponsors can improve and enhance your understanding of how to evaluate, design, implement and manage a comprehensive, effective employer-sponsored retirement plan.
Incorporating the latest in online education technology, the rigorous curriculum ensures that you have the knowledge you need to put in place the procedures and process that can help protect your organization from fiduciary risk and help secure your plan participants’ retirement success.
Weekly Activities
Weekly time commitment: 3.5 hours
- Review Online Interactive Module (1.5 hours)
- Attend Live Classroom Session (2 hour)
Dynamic Learning Options
- Virtual live classroom sessions for real-time engagement
- Self-paced online education course with interactive self-study modules
- Recorded sessions for convenient access anytime, anywhere
- Interactive practice exam to prepare for the credential exam
Important Additional Information
- *There is an annual credential maintenance fee of $180. For details on PSCA membership and fees, please refer to the Candidate Handbook.
- **Live classroom sessions are Tuesdays at 10:00 am ET.
- Program benefits also include complimentary PSCA Membership and free registration to the annual PSCA Conference for CPSP® designees.
- Up to 24 SHRM®/HRCI® and 16 ASPPA CE credits can be earned with completion of the core coursework.
- Access to the online, open-book exam to earn the CPSP® designation.
If you have any questions about the course contact info@leadingretirement.com. If you have any issues with registration, please reach out to customercare@psca.org.
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