Recertification

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As a CEFP recipient, you have taken the first important step of demonstrating your competence in your field. You have earned the right to use our trademarked acronym, CEFP, with your name. C.E.F.P. are not just letters after your name; they are a recognized sign of professional excellence.

As important as earning your certification, the next step is equally important: Recertification. 

Recertification Requirements

CEFP holders are required to earn 120 points within a four-year cycle. All points are due four years from the day/month/year certification was earned, or four years from the day/month/year last recertified. For instance, if you passed your exam on March 12, 2015, your CEFP certification would expire March 11, 2019. If you recertified on September 4, 2013, your CEFP certification would expire September 3, 2017.

Periodic email reminders will be sent to remind CEFP holders to enter points and to renew in a timely manner.  However, it is the individual’s responsibility to make note of their recertification due date, which is located in their account.  Keeping APPA informed of any changes with name, company, address, and email fall solely on the CEFP holder.

Retired CEFP Holders

Retired CEFP holders are not required to earn points to renew their credential but they still have requirements to meet.  Retirees or soon to retire CEFP holders who wish to renew their CEFP must submit a letter on company letterhead with their name and date of retirement signed by the human resources department or department chair.  This must be done PRIOR TO the expiration date of the CEFP credential and there is no fee for the renewal for retirees.

Email [email protected] prior to the end of the 4 year cycle requesting recertification renewal for another 4 year term and attach the company letter as proof of retiremen

Why Recertify?

Recertification validates your commitment to the profession, lifelong competency and professional development. When you recertify, you ensure your peers, employer and the public continue to see that you are dedicated to the profession and committed to the gold standards that the CEFP represents. 

In order to maintain your hard-earned credential, we require that you re-certify every four (4) years by demonstrating that you have gained additional knowledge. There are many ways you can do this. We have outlined some of the activities that qualify here, on the Qualifying Activities page.

IMPORTANT: If you do not renew your CEFP before your renewal date, your certification will expire and you will lose the right to use CEFP after your name. We will remove your name from our website listing, and you will have to purchase the course again and pass the exam to retain the CEFP credential.

We have created a few easy to use templates for you to assist with your recertification process. Use the link found HERE.  

Common Questions

How to Recertify?

The CEFP credential must be maintained by earning a combination of 120 points from four (4) categories including Employment, Education, Leadership and Research/Publication. A minimum of 40 points must be earned from the Educational category. The renewal fee is $350.00.

To access your account, simply sign into your myAPPA account. Then click myAPPA, then click on myCertification, then CEFP Recertification. From there you will need to select ‘Create New Collection’ to begin or click on ‘Details’ to access your existing account.

How do I keep my CEFP credential active?

Once you earn the CEFP credential, your certification period will last four years.  During these four years, you must earn a minimum of 120 points and pay a renewal fee to maintain an active status.  You may also elect to renew your CEFP credential early if you have met all the requisite recertification requirements.

What is a point?

A point is a way to measure professional development activities such as experience, leadership, or research/publications as well as continuing education units for education activities.  A point equates to a single contact hour and this is an element organizations use to count education and experience received through qualified instructional providers and competent supervision.

How do I earn points?

Points can be earned in four categories; Experience, Education, Leadership and Research.  A member must earn a minimum of 40 hours in the education category and a total of 120 points overall.  Supporting documentation must be kept to prove attendance or time spent in the category earned.  Individuals must submit supporting documentation upon request if selected for a random audit or if additional information is needed to approve hours submitted.

Should I renew ‘early’ if I reach 120 points before my expiration date?

If you reach the necessary 120 points before your expiration date, it would benefit you to renew early rather than wait on your expiration date because additional points are not carried over.  Once you renew, you will start a new 4 year cycle and can start tracking your points in your account.  You will receive a certificate with your new cycle dates once you renew.

What is my responsibility concerning the required documentation?

Individuals must maintain a personal file of activities and achievements provided in the four categories and submit this information online in your unique transcript area on the credentialing website.  Each individual is responsible to maintain his/her own records of continuing education activities that are counted toward renewal credits.  Each person must be prepared to submit those records to the Board upon request if required to do so.

What happens to my status if I do not renew timely?

If the 120 points are not attained on or prior to your anniversary renewal date, your CEFP credential will expire immediately and you will be moved to an INACTIVE status. APPA will remove your name from the recognition area on our website and you will not be allowed to use the CEFP designation behind your name and/or title. It will also be necessary to successfully take and pass the CEFP exam to attain the CEFP designation again.  To register for the course contact [email protected].

What are the requirements for those who retire?

Retired CEFP holders are not required to earn points; however, each must submit a request for recertification renewal prior to the end of his or her four year cycle.  APPA must receive a letter or email requesting recertification for a new four year term and verification on company letterhead with individual’s name and date of retirement.

For questions or inquiries: Contact Certification