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Credential Recertification
ISPI Credential Recertification is based on continued work in the field, professional development, adherence to the Code of Ethics, Volunteer Service, and/or Contributions to the field during a three-year period.
CPTs and CAITs are Certified and Recertified for a Three-Year Period Recertification applications are due on June 15th for those credential holders whose anniversary falls between November 16 and June 15, and on November 15th for those credential holders whose anniversary falls between June 16 and November 15.

20 Recertification Points

20 Recertification Points

40 Recertification Points

Requirements
Collect the required Recertification Points for your credential in their online profile.
Please click here to access your Professional Development Status.
You will earn credits by joining selected ISPI events and webinars, Training Magazine Events, Online Courses, and earning Certificates.
You must add an entry to your ISPI Member Profile, Professional Development section to document your participation and/or certificates earned.
2. Pay the 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 Recertification Points
ISPI offers many ways to earn credential recertification points.

Credential holders may earn recertification points by attending the ISPI Annual Conference, ISPI workshops and webinars, academic courses, publication in ISPI's journals, ISPI conference speaker or panelist, Case Study participant or coach, AI4PI Journey certificate, and ISPI leadership.
Click here for the detailed guidelines

Approved Providers
Training Magazine
Training Magazine events, certificates, and online courses are approved for all ISPI credential recertifications.
For more information, visit the Training Magazine website.
Track 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 your Certification 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.
You can keep the other fields blank.

Check here for the latest CPT Recertification Fees** If you have retired and want to keep your status there is a one time fee of $100 at the time of your Renewal (where the $175 fee will be waived), otherwise your credential will be considered expired if not paid.
If you have questions, please contact us.
Credential Re-Instatement
Reinstatement is required if you do not recertify within the six-month time period for renewal.
In order to reinstate your certification, you must:
Submit 1 project that demonstrates all 10 CPT Performance Standards or AI4PI Standards;
Provide attestations for the project;
Pay the $395 fee.
Reinstatement applications are processed through the normal review cycle: double-blind, peer review with tiebreaker, if necessary.

Reinstatement Application
If you have questions, please Contact Us.
ISPI Credential FAQs
Find answers to common certification questions
What training is required to apply for the CPT, MCPT, or CAIT credential?
None. All ISPI credentials require 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 any credential.
How long is an ISPI credential valid for?
Once an ISPI 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 CE Recertification Points for Continuing Education (CE), volunteer service, certain event and/or online courses, and/or contributions to the field during the three-year period.
What happens if my 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 Credential 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 application review process take?
Credential 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 ISPI certifications?
If you have any questions during about any ISPI certification or application process, please Contact Us
How much are the application fees?
ISPI credential application fees are all inclusive and covers your application processing, qualified review, and certification issuance. Please review fees on our Certification fees webpage.
Does ISPI offer certification workshops?
Yes. ISPI may provide online or live workshops throughout the year. Although the workshop may improve the likelihood of obtaining a certification, ISPI does not require that applicants participate in a preparation workshop and does not take into consideration whether an applicant has participated in a preparation workshop.
ISPI's workshops are offered free of charge to all ISPI Gold Members.
Independent workshops
There are other organizations that provide paid workshops; however, the workshops are designed and presented by the organization and not an official ISPI workshop. The fees are set by the workshop organizers.
Contact Us
For more information, contact the Director of Certification

Dr. Frank Q. Fu, Director of Certification
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Credential Recertification

Requirements

2. Pay the 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 Recertification Points

ISPI offers many ways to earn credential recertification points.

Credential holders may earn recertification points by attending the ISPI Annual Conference, ISPI workshops and webinars, academic courses, publication in ISPI's journals, ISPI conference speaker or panelist, Case Study participant or coach, AI4PI Journey certificate, and ISPI leadership.

Click here for the detailed guidelines

Approved Providers

Training Magazine

Training Magazine events, certificates, and online courses are approved for all ISPI credential recertifications.

For more information, visit the Training Magazine website.

Track Your Re-Certification Points

Directions

Credential Re-Instatement

Reinstatement is required if you do not recertify within the six-month time period for renewal.

In order to reinstate your certification, you must:

Reinstatement applications are processed through the normal review cycle: double-blind, peer review with tiebreaker, if necessary.

Reinstatement Application

If you have questions, please Contact Us.

ISPI Credential FAQs

Find answers to common certification questions

What training is required to apply for the CPT, MCPT, or CAIT credential?

None. All ISPI credentials require 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 any credential.

How long is an ISPI credential valid for?

What happens if my 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 Credential Reviewers.

You will have three options available:

How long does the application review process take?

Credential 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 ISPI certifications?

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

How much are the application fees?

ISPI credential application fees are all inclusive and covers your application processing, qualified review, and certification issuance. Please review fees on our Certification fees webpage.

Does ISPI offer certification workshops?

ISPI's workshops are offered free of charge to all ISPI Gold Members.

Independent workshops

There are other organizations that provide paid workshops; however, the workshops are designed and presented by the organization and not an official ISPI workshop. The fees are set by the workshop organizers.

Contact Us

For more information, contact the Director of Certification

Dr. Frank Q. Fu, Director of Certification