| ACVCP Deadline/Event |
| August 01 | Online application system available to candidates |
| October 01 | Candidates must complete and submit online credentials application. All supporting documents must be post-marked and sent to secretary-treasurer. |
| December 01 | Exam procedural guidelines posted for candidates |
| December 01 | Candidates are notified of credentials review outcome |
| January 01 | Last day to appeal rejection of credentials |
| January 15 | Location and dates of Phase I and Phase II available online |
| February 01 | Last day to notify ACVCP (online) of intent to take Phase I and/or Phase II in the current year |
| February 01 | Examination fees postmarked for Phase I and/or Phase II |
| February 01 | ACVCP notifies candidates of approval or rejection of credentials appeals |
| Early May | Phase I Exam (Actual date will be posted on the Candidate Welcome Page) |
| Middle June | Phase II Exam (Actual date will be about 45 days after the Phase I exam and will be posted on the Candidate Welcome Page) |