Recertification Information

CSI Certification Recertification

Required every 3 years to maintain your credential.
Requirements:
- 24 Learning Units (LUs) earned within three years before expiration.
- Digital application submission.
- Recertification fee (see current pricing).

Recertification Process:

Recertification opens 90 days before expiration with a 30-day grace period for reinstatement.
Earn Learning Units via the Learning Library (discounts for CSI members!).
Log and upload your Learning Units/transcripts from other AECO industries for recertification.
Bulk LU submissions (e.g., AIA, LEED) are accepted in PDF or .xls format.

Click here for recertification guidelines

Review Frequently Asked Questions

📩 Need help? Contact: certification@csinet.org

To check your CSI certification status:

Log in to the CSI website.
Click "Open My Dashboard."
Select “My Certifications.”
Watch the "How to Look Up Your CSI Certification Expiration Date" video: for step-by-step guidance.

CSI certifications are valid for 3 years, with expiration based on your initial certification cycle. CSI membership is not required to earn or maintain credentials.

CSI sends recertification reminders starting 90 days before the deadline.
**If you have opted out of CSI emails, you are responsible for tracking your recertification date - mark your calendar!

Fall/Winter

2024-2025 Cycle

Rate

Spring/Summer

2025 Cycle

Rate

Recertification
Period

Sept 15 – Jan 15

$160 CSI member

$180 Nonmember

March 30 – June 30

$160 CSI member

$180 Nonmember

Reinstatement
Period

Jan 16 – Feb 15

$205 CSI member

$225 Nonmember

July 1 – July 30

$205 CSI member

$225 Nonmember

How to Maintain Your CSI Certification:

Earn 24 Learning Units (LUs) within the 3 years before expiration.
Log your (LUs) in your CSI account:
- While logged in, click "Education" on the left side bar.
Click "Recertify/Reinstate" (Available 90 days before expiration; email reminders will be sent.)
Pay the recertification fee.
CSI review takes 5-7 days. You'll be contacted if more info is needed.

Continuing Education Learning Units (LUs) Guidelines

100% of LUs must relate to the AECO industry and at least 50% specific to your CSI credential. (View knowledge domains for CDT, CCCA, CCS, CCPR.)
Minimum accepted LU: 0.25
LUs must be earned and submitted within the 3-year cycle. (Old courses outside your cycle will not be accepted.)
Multiple certifications? Each requires 24 LUs; up to 12 LUs (50%) may overlap if relevant.
Bulk LU submissions (e.g., AIA, Hanley Wood, RedVector) are accepted via transcript uploads.
No duplicate credits: If you attended a live session, you cannot claim credit for its On-Demand version.
Questions? Contact certification@csinet.org.

What qualifies as an eligible Learning Activity?	Learning Unit LU Time	Maximum LUs	Notes
In-person Courses, Conference Sessions, and 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 is 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 the CSI credential body of knowledge. *Instructors can claim up to 6 LUs per course per year.
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	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 Candidate (CCCA, CCS, CCPR)	1 Hour = 1 LU	12 LUs from study groups per year	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). *Cert prep exam instructors can claim up to 4 LUs per year.
Exhibit/Tradeshow	1 Hour = 1 LU	2 LUs per year	Gain technical product knowledge from product representatives and manufacturers.
Professional Reading	2 articles = 1 LU	1 LU per year	Include only articles from peer-reviewed, technical journals. Industry trade periodicals do not qualify (i.e. Construction Specifier)

Earn Learning Units in the CSI Learning Library

4 Easy Steps to

Maintain your Certification:

	Login to your CSI account at CSIResources

	Click "My Certifications" beneath "Certification" in the Main Menu

	Click the "Education" tab on the left side to log Learning Units (LUs)

	Click "Recertify/Reinstate" to submit the application and fee