The Wisconsin Hub for Peer Professionals partners with the UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education to offer peer specialist and parent peer specialist certification exams.
The Wisconsin Peer Specialist Certification webpage of the UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education is the best place to go for detailed information about the application process for the statewide exam for certified peer specialists (CPS) and certified parent peer specialists (CPPS). There is a fee to register for the exams.
Upcoming CPS Exams
- Jan. 20, 2027: The exam will be proctored via Zoom between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. A sign-up for time slots will be distributed one week prior to the exam. Applications must be postmarked by December 16, 2026. You will receive an official score report within 30 days of the exam.
Upcoming CPPS Exams
- Feb. 17, 2027: The exam will be proctored via Zoom between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. A sign-up for time slots will be distributed one week prior to the exam. Applications must be postmarked by January 20, 2027. You will receive an official score report within 30 days of the exam.
For questions about exams, please contact UW-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education at uwm-peerspecialists@uwm.edu.
Upcoming Exam Study Sessions
Prior to each exam, at least one morning and one evening study session will be available to all participants, along with any individual study sessions offered by trainers. Specific dates, times, and links to register will be listed below. Study sessions are held in Zoom and will be focused on reviewing exam materials.
Questions regarding accommodations should be directed to citee-wihpp@uwm.edu.
Questions regarding technology set up and participation in the exam should be directed to uwm-peerspecialist@uwm.edu.
CPS Exam Study Sessions
Information for upcoming CPS study sessions will be posted in this section.
CPPS Exam Study Sessions (For 02/17/2027 Exam)
- Thursday, February 11, 2027, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Monday, February 15, 2027, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Register in advance for these study sessions.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the study session.