Elevating the Experts

You are an electrical professional. You have the knowledge and experience customers depend on. And the expertise to move product. Get the designation that proves it.

The CEP program sets the bar for electrical distribution by assessing the skills required by professionals in today’s industry. Designation validates the knowledge and credibility of the holder and encourages others to strive for it as well.

Do You Know a CEP?

CEP isn't just for the individual. By recognizing the people who meet its rigorous standards, the program elevates the industry, helping the public and employers identify quality service providers within the electrical distribution channel.

Find out how the CEP certification has given these distributors a competitive edge.



Set Yourself Apart from the Competition
In today's tough economy, the CEP Certification is the perfect way for you to gain credibility and set yourself apart from the competition. The CEP offers the following benefits:

• Feeling of importance within your company through your new CEP designation, as well as the recognition of accomplishment by superiors
• Personal accomplishment builds commitment to your career
• Better understanding of your role and how it relates to the customer
• Career enhancement and advancement opportunities with the satisfaction of a clearer, broader career path
  
  

Give Your Company a Boost
Companies that invest in the employees by helping them achieve their CEP designation often experience many added benefits:

• Increased employee satisfaction builds retention and establishes a structured program for future goal setting
  
• Improved operations and service results in improved profitability
• Competitive advantage for your company by providing competent employees that interface with customers on a daily basis
  
  

Setting the Industry’s Standards
The CEP program grew from a need to recognize the accomplishments and skills of electrical distribution’s most excelling sales associates.

With support from the NAED Education & Research Foundation, NAED established the CEP program as an independent body that sets and enforces the industry’s professional standards. Since its first exam in 2009, CEP has certified 618 individuals from 86 companies nationwide – and it continues to grow.

Unlike certificate programs that teach people how to become sales professionals, the CEP program tests candidates on understanding and skills that can only be gained through real life. Designation demonstrates the holder’s mastery of product knowledge, customer service, sales skills and other competency areas.

Join the Ranks of CEP

The Certified Electrical Professional program helps the best in outside and inside sales stand out.  When an individual participates in CEP, everyone benefits.

CEP certification is open to sales associates of electrical distributors and manufacturers who can demonstrate mastery through a comprehensive exam and years of experience. The CEP exams take place twice a year, in January and July, at testing centers nationwide.

6 weeks or longer before the test date: NAED members ($250); Non NAED member ($400)
6-4 weeks prior to test date: NAED member ($350); Non NAED member ($500)
Exam Session Change Fee: $100

*Applications may not by accepted within 4 weeks of test date due to verification and processing requirements.

Most of your questions or concerns can be resolved by downloading the CEP Candidate Guide or reviewing the CEP Policy site.

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Avoid the Trial and Error

In today’s diverse, global marketplace, contractors have options for choosing a supply partner. But with those options come more risks. Lengthy trial and error can help you determine whether your supplier has the knowledge to recommend the right products, so why gamble when it comes to potential counterfeit or damaged products?

Now there’s an industry standard available to help you verify whether the person you’re buying from is qualified. It’s called CEP, and in just three letters, it lets you know you’re working with a Certified Electric Professional.

Is your supplier on the CEP list?

Hear why this contractor looks for CEPs when deciding which electrical distributor to do business with. 
 

Inside and outside sales professionals holding the elite CEP designation have met stringent criteria and demonstrated through an exam that they have expertise to be an effective solutions provider.  And they’re required to keep proving it with recertification every three years. That means CEPs are continuously developing their skills and staying current on the latest products. Download the CEP brochure to find out more about why you should choose a CEP supplier.

Save time and resources by looking for suppliers with CEP sales teams. Find one to do business with today!