Certified Pension Consultant (CPC)

Designation Essentials
Status	Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization.
Issuing Organization	American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA)
Qualification and Educational Requirements
Prerequisites	Three years of retirement plan experience
Education Requirements	Completion of the following ASPPA examinations: Retirement Plan Fundamentals exam series (RPF-1 & RPF-2): Online, open book Defined Contribution Administrative Issue–Basic Concepts (DC-1): Proctored, closed book Defined Contribution Administrative Issues–Compliance Issues (DC-2): Proctored, closed book Defined Contribution Administrative Issues– Advanced Topics (DC-3): Proctored, closed book Basics of Defined Benefit Plans Certified Pension Consultant Core Modules (4) Certified Pension Consultant Elective Modules (2)
Examination Type	See above. Exam Waiver Information
Continuing Education Requirements	40 credit hours every two years
Verification, Complaints and Accreditation
Check Designation Status Online	Online at Find an ASPPA Professional
Investor Complaint Process	Online at ASPPA Complaint & Discipline Process
Published List of Disciplined Designees	None
Accredited By	None