CCUE FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
SRCUS now joins the Madison school of America’s Credit Unions’ Management School program in offering the Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) designation! Review these frequently asked questions to learn more about this hallmark of professional credit union achievement or contact us for more details.
How do I earn the certification as a current or prospective student of SRCUS?
Attend and complete all coursework and testing for all three years of Southeast Management School. A passing grade is required to earn the designation and accompanying ACE Credits®.
How do I earn the certification as a past graduate of SRCUS?
Past graduates seeking the CCUE designation are invited to participate in a dedicated Alumni Event, where they’ll complete an on-campus program refresher and final testing. This offering runs concurrently with Southeast Management School but spans only a portion of the full program week—allowing alumni to engage with the SRCUS experience while focusing on their certification goals.
This opportunity is open to graduates from 2014 and later, considering significant curriculum changes over the years. If you graduated prior to 2014, please contact us here for further assistance.
What are ACE Credits® good for?
There are thousands of colleges and universities that accept ACE Credits® towards a degree or certificate. Whatever college you choose for your continuing education, we strongly advise speaking with a student advisor or a registrar to learn how the credits you earn through this program will transfer. ACE has additional resources and guidance to help you in this process on its website here.
Is there an additional cost to earn this certification?
Not for incoming students as of 2025. Your paid tuition to SRCUS’ Southeast Management School includes all coursework and testing materials. Past graduates of SRCUS that have not yet acquired the CCUE designation can expect an additional cost to complete necessary programming and testing.
Do I have to recertify to maintain this designation?
No. There’s no recertification process required to maintain your CCUE designation. Likewise, the ACE Credits® you earn are yours to keep and do not expire.
What type of testing and preparation is required to earn this certification?
Testing to earn this certification and ACE Credits® is completed online and is a series of multiple choice questions. Students that remain engaged and complete ongoing assignments throughout the course of this program will be knowledgeable and prepared for testing.
Equipment requirements: As usual for any student attending SRCUS, you will need to bring a laptop or smart tablet with you on campus to complete coursework and testing.
Who administers the testing for this school?
Testing is completed online through SRCUS’ learning management system (LMS) and managed by the academic staff of Southeast Management School.
Is there accessibility assistance in the testing process?
Students that require accessibility assistance should notify SRCUS staff at least two weeks before arriving for school so accommodations can be made. Accommodations can include quiet testing locations and distraction-free rooms, extended test-taking time, or providing reading or scribe services.