Once attained, the certification holder must "recertify" every five years-- In effect, making a promise to pursue lifelong learning--a benefit to both the individual and the company. Carol Mauermeyer, Ed.D., CPS/CAP, RVCC Professor Emerita, Instructor and Certification Faculty Liaison. Recertification is attained by documenting 90 hours of professional development in a number of categories, such as successfully completing college-level courses, in-house professional development, CEUs through continuing education, authoring articles, serving on committees as members or leaders.
Recertification: Update from IAAP
CPS holders who applied January 1988 and later and all CAP holders are required to recertify every five years. To help keep the designation you worked so hard to achieve, here are some suggestions.
Know when you are due to recertify
Recertification is due every five years from the month/year certification was attained. Most CPS and CAP recipients are due to recertify in the month of May or November-- not the end of the year. To help remind you of your recertification deadline, the beginning and ending date is included on your certificate. If you have an older certificate that does not include the ending date, or if you are unsure of when your certification expires, please contact the Certification Department. You will receive a reminder from the Certification Department in January of the year you are due to recertify; make sure you read those reminders. Remember, it is your responsibility to keep current.
What qualifies for recertification?
Recertification points are earned through college courses, leadership, work related projects outside the realm of your normal duties, attending or conducting seminars and by attaining other certifications. You may also gain points for courses specific to your job. In all cases, the subject must be relevant to the content of the exam. Refer to the Recertification Brochure for the categories, point system, and required documentation.
How do I recertify?
Start a recertification file. All supporting documentation of points earned should be maintained until you are ready and due to recertify. The Certification Department will not maintain a file for you, so please do not submit points to the Certification Department as you earn them.
Use an Excel spreadsheet (or something similar) to keep track of points earned in each category. See the sample spreadsheet that follows.
When you have attained at least 90 points and are due to recertify, submit a completed recertification application, $75 recertification fee, spreadsheet of points earned, and copies of your supporting documentation. To allow time for processing, please submit your application at the beginning of the month you are due to recertify.