Welcome to Certified Pharmaceutical Industry Professional™ (CPIP™) Certification

The CPIP credential is the first professional certification program for the pharmaceutical industry covering development through manufacturing, based on an international, knowledge and skills competency standard…and an industry and government-wide initiative to drive innovation and improve drug product quality that can help you!

Why the CPIP™ certification program?

One of the best ways you can ensure career growth is by pursuing industry-recognized certifications. As the pharmaceutical industry’s only manufacturing-focused certification, CPIPs are recognized as dedicated competent professionals in their fields.

The CPIP program:

  • Establishes standards of competency for pharmaceutical industry professionals
  • Assesses the competences (knowledge and skills) demonstrated by pharmaceutical professionals
  • Encourages growth and innovation in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Formally recognizes individuals who meet the requirements established by ISPE PCC
  • Serves the public and pharmaceutical industry employers by improving the competence, quality, and effectiveness of pharmaceutical professionals
  • Contributes to pharmaceutical industry innovation

How Do I Get Started?

This site contains complete details on how to obtain and maintain CPIP certification. For first-time CPIP seekers, the initial step is proving eligibility. Learn more about CPIP and what it can do for you by navigating the menu to the left.

Independent Board

This site is owned and maintained by the ISPE Professional Certification Commission (PCC), an independent board within ISPE responsible for administering the CPIP credential.

The CPIP Program Now Offers

  • Streamlined eligibility and recertification requirements
  • Earlier access for Young Professionals
  • Greater focus on pharmaceutical-specific knowledge and skills

Volunteers

If you are a committee member or item writer, or interested in becoming one: