Requirements for Recertification

The certification cycle for both technicians and instructors is two years, and all requirements of the recertification process must be met:

Pre-Registration Requirements:

1. Verified seat check activity (5 types)
2. Community education (Select one of the following)
   • Participate in at least 1 two-hour check up event with at least one other CPS Technician
   • Provide at least 4 hours of community education
   • Attend a one hour (minimum) educational session, live or online
3. Continuing education (6 CEUs)
4. Certification/Renewal course teaching hours, if an instructor (20 hours)
5. Registration and recertification payment

Click here for more information about Recertification from the National CPS Certification Program.

Tips on How to Earn CEUs for Recertification

Community Education

There are three kinds of community education that can count toward recertification. One option is to attend a one-hour (minimum) educational session, live or online. Recorded webinars found here also meet this requirement. There is no quiz associated with an individual webinar (quizzes are only required for CEU sessions). Community Education is not audited and no proof of completion is provided. After you watch the webinar, enter it in your online CPS Certification profile. You can mix and match to total one hour (minimum requirement).