CPCE Fast Track and Study Group Spring 2026
Course Description

The CPCE Fast Track Online course is a self-study method to prepare candidates for the CPCE exam. This program should be used as a supplement to The Professional Reference Guide for the Catering and Event Industry, Second Edition.

For this Virtual CPCE Study Group, please view the INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS in the course before the live study group for each of the competencies.

    • Thursday, April 30 - Introduction, Accounting
    • Thursday, May 7 - Catering Services and Operations, Contracts and Risk Management
    • Thursday, May 14 - Event Design and Execution, Beverage Management
    • Thursday, May 21 - Sales and Marketing, Human Resources, Exam Tips
    • Thursday, May 28 - Practice Session


Links to INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS and links to Zoom for live study group sessions are provided in the course material.

Each competency has a quiz that contains a few sample exam questions.  You can retake the quizzes as many times as you like.  

CPCE's 7 core competencies:

  • Accounting
  • Beverage Management
  • Catering Services and Operations
  • Contracts and Risk Management
  • Event Design and Execution
  • Human Resources and Administration
  • Sales and Marketing 

The original course videos were recording in June 2024.


Email 
cpce@nace.net if you have any questions or issues.

Summary
Availability:
On-Demand
Expires 365 days after purchase/release date, whichever comes later
Cost:
Member: $249.00
Non-Member: $349.00
Credit Offered:
13 Contact Hours Credits
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