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CIPP/E – Certified Information Privacy Professional (Europe)

Europe vs 3 alternatives compared

Exam fee, level, duration, validity and salary side by side. Blank cells mean we do not have verified data yet.

CIPP/E – Certified Information Privacy Professional (Europe)CIPP/US – Certified Information Privacy Professional (US)CIPM – Certified Information Privacy ManagerCCEP – Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional
VendorIAPPIAPPIAPPSCCE
LevelIntermediateIntermediateAdvancedIntermediate
Exam fee$550–$650$550–$650$550–$650$525–$675
Duration————
Passing score————
Valid for————
Typical salary€60K–€100K$90K–$130K$100K–$145K$80K–$120K
Prerequisites————

Which should you choose?

Should I take Europe or US first?

Both are rated Intermediate. Pick the one whose exam domains match the job you want, and check which one employers in your area ask for.

Should I take Europe or CIPM – Certified Information Privacy Manager first?

Europe is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take Europe or CCEP – Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional first?

Both are rated Intermediate. Pick the one whose exam domains match the job you want, and check which one employers in your area ask for.