CEPPS Certificate
CEPPS Certificate – If you are looking for setting up a business in Dubai that will providing consultancy services, then one of the director/ partner will take and also pass the Management Skills Placement Test (MSPT) through CEPPS to get a certificate; before obtaining your professional license from the Department of Economic Development (DED).
DED has established a Qualification Center for Professional License Holders in cooperation with the American University in Dubai (AUD) to train and develop directors working in consultancy professions and also practicing economic activities.
MSPT consists of four parts:
Following are the four parts of MSPT
Part 1:
Basic Marketing Questions (24 Points)
Part 2:
Basic Financial Management Questions (20 Points)
Part 3:
Basic Management Questions (20 Points)
Part 4:
Three Short Cases (36 Points)
Total score is 100 Points and also the passing score is 60 Points out of 100 points
Exam Cost: AED 2000
Exam location: American University Dubai
Following are the activities that will require CEPPS Certificates:
| Activity Code | Business Activity |
|---|---|
| 742163 | Vertical & Horizontal Transportation Systems Consultant |
| 742166 | Green Buildings Consultant |
| 742167 | Science & Technology Consultancy |
| 731002 | Environmental Consultants & Studies |
| 741401 | Transport Consultancies |
| 671903 | Banking & Finance Consultants |
| 671908 | Pawn Consultant |
| 741426 | Logistics Consultancy |
| 741434 | Maritime Consultancies Services |
| Activity Code | Business Activity |
|---|---|
| 741204 | Tax Consultant |
| 741301 | Marketing Research & Consultancies |
| 721001 | Computer Systems Consultancies |
| 741402 | Feasibility Studies Consultancies |
| 721002 | Network Consultancies |
| 721003 | Information Technology Consultants |
| 721004 | Internet Consultancy |
| 741405 | Management Consultancies |
| 741406 | Human Resources Consultancies |
| 741408 | Media Studies & consultancies |
| Activity Code | Business Activity |
|---|---|
| 741413 | Facilities Resources Planning Consultancy |
| 741416 | Spa & Fitness Clubs Consultant |
| 741417 | Project Development Consultant |
| 741420 | Sourcing Procurement Consultant |
| 741429 | Cooking Consultant |
| 743001 | Advertising Research & Consultancies |
This will apply for any licenses that have any of the above activities; and also this will include licenses that need to be renewed or amended.
Registration and also the payment for the exam must be done online at https://cepps.aud.edu using a valid credit card.
For furthermore information contact MSZ Consultancy at +971 52 544 1248 today!
Mohammed Sultan Zubair
Founder & Managing Director - MSZ Corporate Services Provider
Mohammed Sultan Zubair is a leading business consultant and entrepreneur based in Dubai, recognized for his expertise in business setup in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. As the Founder and Managing Director of MSZ Corporate Services Provider, he has helped entrepreneurs, investors, and multinational companies establish and expand their businesses across the Middle East.
With over 15 years of industry experience, Zubair specializes in company formation in UAE mainland, free zones, and offshore jurisdictions, as well as Saudi Arabia business setup, regulatory compliance, and cross-border expansion strategies.
His mission is to simplify business setup in the Middle East, enabling clients to focus on growth while MSZ handles complexity.
