.The Roadmap: Navigating the 2026 CBSPD Exam Cycle.
We understand the complexities of entering a new field. That's why we've created a comprehensive and simplified Learning Strategies designed to help the student choose the process of becoming a certified SPD technician That best suits their goals.
The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution, or CBSPD, is the second organization to provide certifications and has since amassed over 33,000 active certifications. is a highly respected in the industry and participates in the development of AAMI standards.
While our course is self-paced, the CBSPD offers the SPD Techs exam four (04) times a year, typically in February, May, August, and November. The first exam for the year takes place in February.
Below, you'll find a table outlining the upcoming exam dates and their respective application deadlines.
2026 CBSPD-CSPDT Exam Schedule
- Winter:
- Testing Window: February 2 - 7, 2026
- Application Deadline: January 27, 2026
- Spring:
- Testing Window: May 4 - 9, 2026
- Application Deadline: April 28, 2026
- Summer:
- Testing Window: August 3 - 8, 2026
- Application Deadline: July 28, 2026
- Autumn:
- Testing Window: November 2 - 7, 2026
- Application Deadline: October 27, 2026