Certified Dietary Supplement Professionals™’ philosophy on dietary supplements is that well-formulated, evidence-based products can significantly contribute to the public’s health and well-being. While not a substitute for a good diet, dietary supplements represent an important spoke on the wheel of holistic health.

Having this credential demonstrates that you are at the top of your game, have considerable knowledge, and have received excellent training in the use of dietary supplements.

NANP Professional Members are eligible to apply to take the exam to become CDSP™ certified without an additional educational program of study.

Apply for the CDSP™ Exam

Applying for the exam and membership is easy. To apply to take the CDSP™ exam and subsequently become eligible for membership in the NANP, you must submit the following:

Completed online application along with the $50 application fee
What you will need to apply:

• Payment for the $100 examination fee
  
• A copy of your diploma(s) and/or certificate(s)
  
• A Signed Declaration of Truthfulness and Intention and the Professional Conduct Agreement (both included in the online application)
  
• A copy of your driver’s license or state-issued identification
  
• Your official transcripts from graduating institutions (must be mailed or emailed (info@nanp.org) directly from the school to

NANP Member Relations 

P.O. Box 348028
Sacramento, CA 95834

-OR a copy of the Independent Educational Review (IER) from the NANP

Prepare for the Exam

Preparation for the CDSP™ exam can start as early as the day you enter a NANP-approved educational program. 

There is no better way to prepare for the exam than by downloading the Certified Dietary Supplement Professional™ Study Guide. We suggest you start here.

Another great resource while you are learning about supplements is our Dietary Supplement Quality Guide.

RESOURCES TO STUDY FOR THE EXAM:

If you are looking for classes or other learning opportunities that support the education needed for taking and passing the exam, we've put together a guide with some resources for you- access the resource HERE!

The following books were used to source the questions for the CDSP™ exam.

All books are available on Amazon- simply click the cover to purchase.