Candidate Standards

Candidate Handbook

The handbook defines how candidates enter, prepare for, sit, appeal, renew, and maintain CADRE professional standing.

Eligibility

The core credential is open access. Specialist pathways require active CADRE core standing and domain preparation.

Exam Integrity

Candidates must follow identity, conduct, confidentiality, and anti-misconduct requirements in every exam setting.

Appeals

CADRE maintains a time-bound appeals process for administrative error, scoring review, or conduct decisions.

Official Handbook PDF

Coming soon.

Read Current Candidate Policy