Multiple certifications?
Each certification requires 24 LUs every 3 years.
A single certification requires 24 unique LUs.
Two certifications require 24 unique LUs, with up to 12 LUs allowed to overlap, for a total of 36 LUs.
Three certifications require 48 unique LUs, plus 12 overlapping LUs, for a total of 60 LUs.
Four certifications require 72 unique LUs, plus 24 overlapping LUs, for a total of 96 LUs.
When submitting:
- Select both credentials for the overlapping 12 LUs.
- Ensure you have 36 unique LUs for two applications, 48 unique LUs for three applications, and 72 unique LUs for four applications.
To update existing entries, go to your Certification page, click "edit," and check additional certification boxes.
What qualifies as an eligible Learning Activity?
|
Learning Unit
LU Time
|
Maximum LUs
|
Notes
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| 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) |