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Recertification
Recertification

Certification Suspension and Reinstatement:

CIPS Certified Member who either do not recertify or do not renew their membership will have their certification(s) suspended and lose their entitlement to use CIPS Designations (AITP, I.S.P., ITCP).

Suspended members have up to one year to renew and recertify without penalty. After one year a $350 reinstatement fee is required to regain Certified Member status. 


Recertification Requirements:

  1. Recertification is required every 3 years
  2. At least 100 continuing professional development credits is required over three years
  3. Demonstration that one actively works in I.T. required – 3,000 hours over the last 3 years is the guideline
  4. Earn recertification credits through volunteerism via “Giving Back to the Profession”
  5. Provide written evidence of professional development credits  in the form of a log record
  6. Undertake random audits where evidence of professional development credits must be provided

Failing to fulfill the recertification requirements will result in sanctions which may include, but not be limited to, a requirement to complete a certain number of re-certification credits within a set period of time or the revocation of the right to hold the professional certification.


Recertification Handbook

To learn more about the re-certification program, review the Re-certification Policies and Procedures Handbook. It provides information on what you can claim as re-certification credits, how to earn and claim them, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to renew your certification.

Recertification Policies and Procedures Handbook


Recording your Professional Development Activities

You are responsible for recording your professional development activities as they occur. The most efficient way is to record these on the CIPS Re-Certification Activity Record.

Recertification Activity Record Template


Reporting your Professional Development Activities

For Recertification you only need to submit the following Re-Certification Reporting Form. You do not need to send supporting documentation for activities reported, but should retain such documentation in the event you are audited.

Recertification Reporting Form (I.S.P. and ITCP holders)

Recertification Reporting Form (Candidate Members)


Why Re-certify?

Re-certification shows that you:

  • Are current and have made a commitment to keeping current on changing I.T. practices
  • Are committed to the acquisition of new I.T. knowledge and makes you more valuable to your organization or clients
  • Are building familiarity with contemporary I.T. topics