Certified Plan Sponsor Professional (CPSP)

Issued by American Retirement Association

Earners of the Certified Plan Sponsor Professional credential, a designation specific to retirement benefits, have demonstrated expertise in the duties of a retirement plan sponsor. Earners are able to evaluate, design, implement and manage an employer-sponsored retirement plan. The CPSP designation is issued by the Plan Sponsor Council of America (PSCA).

Type Certification
Level Advanced
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Behavioral Finance
Fiduciary Duties
Fiduciary Risk Management
Investment Concepts
Non-Discrimination Testing
Participant Disclosures
Plan Compliance
Retirement Plan Benefits
Retirement Plan Design
Retirement Plan Operations
Vendor Management

Earning Criteria

At least two years of experience as a retirement plan sponsor
Pass the credentialing exam
Apply for the credential and ascribe to the ARA Code of Conduct
Maintain credential with required continuing education