PSE CERTIFICATION EXAM FAQ
How do I prepare for the PSE Certification exam?
The PSE program provides a complete study guide,
The Foundations for Sales Excellence: The Principles and Practices
of Sales which includes contributions from over 100 leading sales authorities from a broad variety of industries.
Where do I take the exam?
The Center for Professional Sales Development & Leadership has contracted with ACT Center to administer its
examination in a proctored and secure computer-based testing environment. The ACT Center network provides more
than 225 test sites across the United States, conveniently located in all major cities, primarily on college
campuses and postsecondary institutions.
To find the ACT Center nearest you, visit the
ACT Center Locator.
How was the examination created?
The published works of authoritative industry authors and experts represented in
The Selling Advantage newsletter
over the course of nearly two decades was used to identify the framework and content of the exam. A committee of
experienced sales professionals chosen from a large selection of industries developed the exam questions drawing
from their knowledge of sales practices and using the sales concepts and principles referenced in the study guide
The Foundations for Sales Excellence.
These questions were then reviewed by a volunteer group of active sales mangers from over 25 leading companies
who served as beta-testers to validate and comment on the exam content. The result is a highly
useful certification exam which measures the essential knowledge necessary for the successful practice of sales. The
seasoned sales professionals involved in this process were drawn from a variety of industries and locations,
representing such distinguished companies as:
Accupay Payroll, Inc. ASK Healthcare Aumtech Beede Electrical Instruments Berlin Metals BorderComm
Chieftain Wild Rice FleetOne Freight Services, LLC General Shale Brick Hewlett-Packard Holiday Inn
Jergens Industrial Kentec Logmatix Lord & Reynolds Music Video Distributors National Bank of Commerce
Netlist Power Equipment Distributors SandersonBay RE Smock Fansler Speed’s Supertow Star S Publishing
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