CES has updated two CE designation policies related to competencies 1.1 and 1.3, and membership requirement.
New CE Professional Learning Requirement
Starting Dec 31, 2026, Credentialed Evaluators (CEs) will be required to complete 4 hours of targeted learning for each of the two mandatory CE competencies (1.1 and 1.3) as part of their 40 hours of professional learning every three years to maintain the CE designation.
These requirements are intended to ensure that all CEs maintain a shared, current foundation in evaluation theory and ethical practice, while continuing to pursue broader professional learning aligned with their individual practice contexts.
CE Application Change
As of Sept 1, 2026, interested CE applicants must be CES members to start, work on, and submit their application within the applicant portal. Previously, the Professional Designations Program (PDP) policy stated that you must be a CES member to hold a CE designation, but not that you have to be a CES member to apply for the credential. All application materials will remain available to everyone (members and non-members) on the CES website, so interested applicants may start their preparation anytime. However, to begin and submit your application through the CES web portal, a CES membership will be required.
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