Learning Unit Guidelines

Continuing Education Learning Units (LUs) Guidelines

  • 100% of LUs must relate to the AECO industry, with at least 50% specific to your CSI credential. (View knowledge domains for CDT, CCCA, CCS, or 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. Select both credentials when submitting.
  • 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.
  • Click here for recertification guidelines in printable PDF format.
  • 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 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)
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Earn Learning Units in the CSI Learning Library

4 Easy Steps to
Maintain your Certification:

_1.png Login to CSIResources
_2.png Click on "My Certifications" under "Certification" in the Main Menu
_3.png Log your Learning Units
_4.png Click "Recertify/Reinstate" to complete your application and pay the recertification fee

How to Access your Certificates in the Learning Library