CPEI credentialing reviews are conducted virtually during three review periods each year. Credentialing candidates and credentialed CPEI members serving as volunteer reviewers or panelists may register for the appropriate review cycle below.




Credentialing candidates must complete the appropriate CPEI credentialing application and submit all required supporting materials before registering for a credentialing review cycle.
Complete the application for the Board Certified Associate Chaplain credential.
Open Application →Complete the application for the Board Certified Chaplain credential.
Open Application →Complete the application for the Supervisor-Educator credential.
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Credentialing candidates may register for the March review cycle after completing the appropriate credentialing application and submitting all required supporting materials.
The non-refundable credentialing application fee for candidates is $249.
CPEI-credentialed members may also use this registration form to volunteer as credentialing reviewers or panelists. There is no registration fee for volunteer participation.
The Credentialing Committee will schedule the specific date and time of each review. Credentialing reviews are conducted virtually using Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
Registration for credentialing review is available to current CPEI members. You will need to log in to your CPEI account to access the registration form.
If you have completed a credentialing application but do not yet have an active CPEI membership, please contact credentialing@cpei.edu for assistance.
Application deadline
May 1, 2027
Credentialing review period
July 1–15, 2027
Registration will be available soon.
Application deadline
September 1, 2027
Credentialing review period
November 1–15, 2027
Registration will be available soon.
For questions about credentialing applications, credentialing review cycles, or volunteer panel participation, contact credentialing@cpei.edu.