To view the status of your CSI certifications,
log in to the CSI website, click "Open My Dashboard" and navigate to the
“My Certifications” button. You may also access "My Certifications" from the Certifications tab.
CSI certifications are valid for a period of three years and expire on June 30 or December 31 of the third year. The year of expiration is based on the initial date of certification.
CSI sends email reminders for Recertifications beginning 120 days prior to the deadline.
If you have opted out of receiving CSI emails, it is your responsibility to monitor the due date for your recertification(s). Please note these dates on your calendar.
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Spring/Summer
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Fall/Winter
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Rate
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Recertification
Windows
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Mar 1 – June 30, 2021
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Sept 1, 2021 – Jan 15, 2022
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$140
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Reinstatement
Windows
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July 1 – Aug 15, 2021
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Jan 16, 2022 – Feb 15, 2022
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$185
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Download Recertification Information PDFTo maintain your certifications:
- Actively learn and earn at least 24 Learning Units (LUs) within the three years leading up to your expiration date.
- Log your qualifying 24 Learning Units (LUs) into your CSI account (Note: CSI membership is NOT required to earn or maintain CSI credentials)
- Click the "Renew/Reinstate" button
- Pay the recertification fee
Continuing Education Learning Units (LUs):
- 100% of Learning Units (LUs) must pertain to the AEC industry and the body of knowledge related to each CSI credential.
- 0.25 is the minimum Learning Unit (LU) accepted.
- LUs must be both earned and submitted during the 3-year recertification cycle. For example, if a 2016 course is submitted for a 2018-2021 window, it will not be accepted.
- Maintaining more than one CSI certification? A total of 24 Learning Units (LUs) are required for each certification. A maximum of 12 LUs (50%) may overlap; however, content must be relevant to each specific certification.
- It is the ethical responsibility of the learner to only claim credit once for activities in which they have participated. If you previously attended a live presentation and earned Learning Units (LUs), you may not claim duplicate credit for the On-Demand version of the same presentation.
- If you have questions, please contact certification@csinet.org for clarification.
What qualifies as an eligible Learning Activity?
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Learning Unit
LU Time
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Maximum LUs
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Notes
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| In-person Courses, Conference Sessions, Workshops of technical content |
1 Hour = 1 LU |
No maximum |
Technical presentations must be non-commercial and non-sales in nature. |
| In-person Courses, Conference Sessions, Workshops of non-technical content |
1 Hour = 1 LU |
2 LUs per year |
Non-technical presentations may include management, leadership development, soft
skills, team building, etc. |
| Online Course, Live |
1 Hour = 1 LU |
No maximum |
Virtual, live, and synchronous. Certificate of completion required (e.g., Webinar,
WebReach). |
| Online On-Demand or Self Study |
1 Hour = 1 LU |
No maximum |
Virtual and asynchronous. Assessment and/or proof of completion required. |
| Technical Tours |
1 Hour = 1 LU |
2 LUs per year |
Technical content must be non-commercial and non-sales in nature. |
| College or University Course |
1 Hour = 1 LU |
8 LUs per
course, per year |
Passing grade transcript required from US accredited colleges and universities only. Course content must be relevant to CSI credential body of knowledge. |
| Volunteer (CSI national, regional, chapter) |
1 Hour = 1 LU |
2 LUs per year |
Service as an appointed or elected CSI volunteer on a board, committee, working group, or task force. Must be an active and engaged participant to expand skills and enhance professional growth. |
| Presenter/Author - Technical content |
1 Hour = 1 LU |
2 LUs per year
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Prepare, research, write, and/or present current and relevant technical content to a professional audience via audio, visual, and/or written delivery of technical information or information about the profession |
Certification or credential
(CCCA, CCS, CCPR) |
1 Hour = 1 LU |
12 LUs from study groups per year
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Prepare and successfully pass a new, specialized CSI credential exam during the renewal cycle for a previous CSI credential (e.g., have a CDT, study and pass the CCCA exam). |
| Exhibit/Tradeshow |
1 Hour = 1 LU |
2 LUs per year
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Gain technical product knowledge from product representatives and manufacturers. |
| Professional Reading |
2 articles = 1 LU |
1 LU per year
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Include only articles from peer-reviewed, technical journals. Industry trade periodicals do not qualify. |