Learning Unit Guidelines

Continuing Education Learning Units (LUs) Guidelines

  • All LUs must relate to the AECO industry; at least 50% must align with your CSI credential. (View knowledge domains for CDT, CCCA, CCS, or CCPR).
  • Minimum LU credit: 0.25
  • Only LUs earned and submitted within the 3-year cycle are accepted. 
  • Multiple certifications? Each requires 24 LUs. Up to 12 LUs (50%) may overlap if relevant.
  • Bulk LU submissions (AIA, Hanley Wood, RedVector) are accepted via transcript uploads.
  • No duplicate credit for both live session and on-demand versions of the same session.
  • 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 Earn 24 Learning Units (LUs)
_2.png Click the "Certification" tab on the left side to log Learning Units (LUs) 
_3.png Then click "Recertify/Reinstate" to submit the application and fee
_4.png Wait 5-7 days for review

How to Access your Certificates in the Learning Library