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CPEP™ elevates your knowledge and employer-appeal and REGISTRATIONS ARE CURRENTLY

brings you up to the same high level that top PE and VC OPEN FOR CPEP™

firms expect. CPEP™ accelerates career growth of CPEP™ Program Package Fee: US$ 775
professionals already working in the private equity space.
And better still, it prepares graduating finance, accounting REGISTER NOW

and business students best for quick, impressive starts to
their careers in this industry. This is a one-time fee, which covers the USPEC exam, official exam-study handbooks, credential kit
containing CPEP certificate and designation pin, and all material shipping costs. The CPEP™ program
package fee does not include special local taxes, duties, and levies etc., which may be applicable in the
receiver’s/ consignee’s/ applicant’s country.

Notes :

1. This fee may change without notice and does not include the training fee charged by training companies,
universities, or institutions who offer exam-preparation training for USPEC exams.
2. Independent content providers may offer additional online content and reading resources, which are not
a part of the CPEP™ program package. Such content has no connection with USPEC, or with preparation for
CPEP™ exam, and USPEC does not prescribe them as mandatory reading for any CPEP™ candidate. USPEC
has no control on the fee charged by these independent providers, and is not responsible for their quality.
3. USPEC is a standards and credentialing body and is not responsible for training delivery, and neither
controls, nor is concerned with any aspect of training/ education. USPEC does not govern, mandate, or
control the training/ program fee charged for the CPEP™ Program by any training company or education
provider.

CPEP™ Charter

The CPEP™ program efficiently tops-up your current qualification in
business, finance, accounting or investment management for smoothing your
entry and growth in the private equity and venture capital industry. Among
the most esteemed global PE qualifications around, the CPEP™ charter
ratifies and stamps best your potential and promise of handling even the
most complex of roles and assignments in the private equity industry.

YOU CAN REGISTER AND TAKE YOUR CPEP™ EXAM FROM
ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.

CPEP™ - Built On A Robust Knowledge
Framework

CPEP™ stands tall as an industry-focused qualification primarily because it has been
insightfully developed after extensive research and consultations with dozens of
experienced and accomplished PE experts from around the world, including chief
investment officers, principal partners, fund managers and investment principals - the
same people who eventually hire talents for their PE firms.

Indeed, comprehensive and insightful USPEC IFIS™ framework ensures CPEP™ certified professionals
have been proven profession-ready because they have qualified the exam that covers the more advanced
technical, managerial and decision aspects of private equity business and functions. The rigorous USPEC
IFIS™ body of knowledge underlying the CPEP™ program governs and controls the exam content, policies
and credentialing mechanism to ensure that individuals qualifying the CPEP™ program are indeed, most
thorough in their knowledge and skills and are fit to hit the ground running for achieving extraordinary
results for their organizations.

All-Inclusive Package

Latest handbooks, anywhere exam-taking facility, digital badge, printed certificate, lapel pin and shipping of all material - everything is included in the
registration package of the CPEP™ program.

Exam-Study Handbooks

All participants of the CPEP™ program get study and exam-preparation kit containing the Mastering
Private Equity Handbook and the Private Equity Casebook. These are the flagship learning and exam
preparation resources containing exclusive content written for easy comprehension covering all
dimensions of private equity knowledge and also for practicing applying important frameworks and
concepts. No additional fee is charged for the learning resources from any participant.

Anywhere Exam Facility

The exam can be taken by participants anywhere they wish to – home or office – once they are ready for
exams and registered on ExamStrong™ – the revolutionary remote-proctored online exam platform.
Exam fee is included in the registration package, so no additional fee is to be paid.

Printed Certificates & Lapel Pin IMPORTANT:

Participants who qualify their exam get printed certificates shipped to them in a special box containing a

lapel badge/ pin to be worn on a jacket or a shirt-top. 1. In addition to the Official USPEC Handbooks, independent 3rd party content providers may offer

Shipping participants access separately to online resources to help them learn the latest in the field. The 3rd
party content is not part of the CPEP™ program package and is NOT prescribed as mandatory reading
The first-time shipping of books, kits, certificates is covered under the program fee. Replacements,
duplicates etc., will be shipped on charges as applicable, however. for CPEP™ certification exam. The 3rd-party content is not connected to CPEP™ exams. USPEC is

neither responsible for the quality of any 3rd-party content, nor involved in its development or access.
Candidates are free to choose if they want to study 3rd party content to expand their perspective, or

avoid it. Registered candidates may email at [email protected] to know more.




2. The books, learning kit, certificates etc., shown here in the image are only for illustration, and their

design, colors etc., may change without notice. The certificate and the designation pin are awarded
only after the passing of the exam. 3rd-party additional content are NOT part of the standard CPEP™

program registration package.

CPEP™ Candidacy

Individuals already holding a Master's qualification or an MBA in Finance/ Accounting/ Financial Analysis or in any discipline related to capital markets, investment management, finance or
accounting can apply for CPEP™. Individuals studying for a Master's or MBA in USPEC-affiliated or recognized institution/ university/ b-school can also apply for CPEP™. A basic understanding
of the concepts of funding, banking, corporate finance, investments, capital markets, accounting, entrepreneurship, and business is desirable. The following are the most popular entry-tracks
in CPEP™.




Track 1: Track 2:

MBA/ Master’s in Finance/ Accounting with at least two years of professional experience Bachelor’s qualification with a major in Finance or accounting with at least three years of
in investment banking, M&A, private equity, financial engineering, or a similar function. professional experience in investment banking, M&A, private equity, financial engineering,
or a similar function.

Track 3: Track 4:

Students of MBA/ Master’s programs in business schools and institutions recognized by Currently working in any of the finance sub-functions with a Bachelor's qualification and
USPEC or by any of the other global accreditation bodies like the AACSB, AMBA, and an active CFA, CIMA (USA) credential or a similar global certification.
EQUIS.

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CPEP™ Qualification Continuation
Policy - 2022

Business, environment and technology change faster today. Hence, your CPEP™ qualification
requires refreshing every three years to stay in sync with the latest professional knowledge
and practices in the Private Equity discipline. Your CPEP™ dashboard will have all
information on what to read and the other steps you have to take to keep your knowledge and
skills current and continue your qualification.

The Digitally Badged CPEP™

The CPEP™ is digitally badged by CredBadge, using its secure, proprietary badging
technology.

The CPEP™ not only maximizes your profile visibility through social sharing, but it also adds distinction to
your profile, being individually verifiable by a prospective employer or client.

REGISTRATIONS ARE CURRENTLY OPEN FOR CPEP™

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