CPT Re-Certification

CPT Re-certification
Recertification is based on continued work in the field, adherence to the Code of Ethics, and the accumulation of 40 CPT Recertification Points for Continuing Education (CE), Volunteer Service, and/or Contributions to the field during a three-year period.
CPTs are Certified and Recertified for a Three-Year Period Recertification applications are due on June 15th for those CPTs whose anniversary falls between November 16 and June 15, and on November 15th for those CPTs whose anniversary falls between June 16 and November 15. Add paragraph text here.

To Remain Certified, CPTs Must:
Collect at least 40 Recertification Points in their online profile.
Please click here to access your Professional Development Status.
You will earn credits by joining selected ISPI events and webinars.
Make sure that you click on the check-in link when you join. Only registering does not generate a credit;
Otherwise, you can add an entry to your Professional Development to document the participation in other events and webinars.
2. Pay the CPT Recertification Fee in ISPI online store.
3. When you meet the above requirement, please send the Recertification Declaration to certification@ispi.org
4. We will check your submission and update your profile accordingly.

How to Earn CPT Recertification Points

Click here for the detailed guidelines

Tracking your Re-Certification Points
Click on your Professional Development summary.
Click on the right menu on Add Entry to add a webinar or conference or volunteer activity.
Add one entry for each activity counting towards your Re-Certification.

Directions
Is this entry for a Certificate or Program? Select yes
Certification/Program: Select CPT in the first menu
Select the Credit Type based on your activity
Enter the Entry Date like the date of the webinar, or when your started to volunteer
Enter the Description
The number of credit is listed in the pull-down menu: if you joined a webinar (first choice on the top), enter 1 in the Credits field.
You can keep the other fields blank.

Check here for the latest CPT Recertification Fees
* Please note that after CPT recertification through November 15, 2020, ISPI will no longer be issuing brass plates. A letter confirming your recertification period will be emailed to you, so that you may keep for your records.
** If you have retired and want to keep your CPT status there is a one time fee of $100 at the time of your CPT Renewal (where the $175 fee will be waived), otherwise your CPT will be considered expired if not paid.
If you have questions, please contact us.
CPT Re-Instatement
Reinstatement is available to those Certified Performance Technologists who do not recertify within the six-month time period for renewal. In order to reinstate your CPT, you must:
Submit 1 project that demonstrates all 10 CPT Performance Standards;
Provide attestations for the project;
Pay the $395 fee.
Reinstatement applications are processed through the normal review cycle--CPT double-blind, peer review with tiebreaker, if necessary.

CPT Reinstatement Application
If you have questions, please Contact Us.
CPT Credential FAQs
What training is required to apply for the CPT credential?
None. The CPT credential requires verifiable experience in performance improvement. It is the sole competency-based performance improvement credential available. No courses, training, or education is required to apply for the CPT credential.
How long is a CPT credential valid for?
Once a CPT credential is issued, it is valid for three years. Recertification is based on continued work in the field, adherence to the Code of Ethics, and the accumulation of 40 CPT Recertification Points for Continuing Education (CE), volunteer service, and/or contributions to the field during the three-year period.
What happens if my CPT application is denied?
If your application does not meet one or more Standards, you will be notified in writing which Standard(s) was/were not met and why. This will include written feedback from the CPT Reviewers.
You will have three options available:
Re-submit a revised application to meet the identified Standard(s) within the next 12 months at no additional charge.
Choose not to re-submit a revised application. ISPI will refund the certification fee less $250 that is used to pay for the reviews.
Appeal the decision to ISPI within two weeks of receipt. If appealed, another impartial reviewer will evaluate your application.
How long does the CPT application review process take?
CPT applications are processed upon submission. An estimated time for review will be provided with your application acknowledgement.
Who can I contact if I have questions about CPT certification?
If you have any questions during about the CPT certification or application process, please Contact Us
How much is the CPT application fee?
The CPT application fee is all inclusive and covers your application processing, qualified review, and certification issuance. Please review fees on our CPT Costs webpage.
Do I have to take a CPT preparation workshop?
Although CPT preparation workshops may improve the likelihood of obtaining CPT certification, ISPI does not require that CPT applicants participate in a CPT preparation workshop and does not take into consideration whether a CPT applicant has participated in a preparation workshop. CPT preparation workshops are designed entirely by the offerors of CPT workshops, who are solely responsible for workshop design, content, and presentation.

To Remain Certified, CPTs Must:

2. Pay the CPT Recertification Fee in ISPI online store.

3. When you meet the above requirement, please send the Recertification Declaration to certification@ispi.org

4. We will check your submission and update your profile accordingly.

How to Earn CPT Recertification Points

Click here for the detailed guidelines

Tracking your Re-Certification Points

Directions

Check here for the latest CPT Recertification Fees

If you have questions, please contact us.

CPT Re-Instatement

If you have questions, please Contact Us.

CPT Credential FAQs

What training is required to apply for the CPT credential?

None. The CPT credential requires verifiable experience in performance improvement. It is the sole competency-based performance improvement credential available. No courses, training, or education is required to apply for the CPT credential.

How long is a CPT credential valid for?

What happens if my CPT application is denied?

If your application does not meet one or more Standards, you will be notified in writing which Standard(s) was/were not met and why. This will include written feedback from the CPT Reviewers.

You will have three options available:

How long does the CPT application review process take?

CPT applications are processed upon submission. An estimated time for review will be provided with your application acknowledgement.

Who can I contact if I have questions about CPT certification?

If you have any questions during about the CPT certification or application process, please Contact Us

How much is the CPT application fee?

The CPT application fee is all inclusive and covers your application processing, qualified review, and certification issuance. Please review fees on our CPT Costs webpage.

Do I have to take a CPT preparation workshop?