Certification vs. License Comparison
Certification or License?
Certifications |
Licenses
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Free Practice Tests |
Comparison
| Benefits | Certification |
License |
| Assure Employers of Your Knowledge and Skill |  |
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| Place Initials; CPB, CAP, CAA, CQA, or CPS Behind Your Name | |
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| Assure Clients of Your Experience | |
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| Assure Clients of Your Ethics | |
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| Requirements | ||
| Completing the Course and Passing the Exam | |
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| License by Education and Experience | |
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| Agree to Abide by the Code of Professional Conduct | |
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| Complete and Submit the Application for Licensure | |
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| Obtain Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit Each Year | |
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| Annual Renewal | |