Certified Educational Facilities Professional

CEFP pricing

What certification costs, and what each option includes.

Every preparation option includes the CEFP exam. Member rates apply to anyone whose institution or organization is an APPA member.

CEFP Self-Study Course

365-day access to self-paced study resources. The exam is included.

Rate Price
APPA member $550
Non-member $1,310

CEFP Exam Training

Instructor-led sessions covering all four core competency areas of APPA's Body of Knowledge. The self-study course and the exam are included.

Format APPA member Non-member
Virtual $995 $1,395
In person $1,195 $1,595
In person at APPAU Varies Varies

CEFP exam retake

An additional exam attempt with 90-day access to the self-study course.

Item Price
Exam retake $150

Recertification

The CEFP is renewed every three years.

Item Price
Recertification, every three years $300

Ways to save

Regional scholarships for members

Your APPA region or chapter may provide scholarships to reimburse some or all of your CEFP fees. Contact your region or chapter for more information.

Not an APPA member yet?

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