Recertification
Why Recertify?
Recertification Process
Recertification is accomplished by meeting two requirements:
Paying Recertification Fees
Recertification fees are required annually to keep a certification current. Certificants have the option of paying fees in one, two, or three year increments.
Completing Professional Development Units
Certfiicants are required to complete management/leadership-related professional development units (PDUs) during a three year renewal period.
Professional Development Units (PDUs)
Lifelong learning and professional development are a key component of the certification and recertification process. Each CS and CM must report the appropriate Professional Development Units (PDUs) at the end of each three-year recertification period. The amount of PDUs are determined by the certification that is being maintained. To complete and submit your PDU form, please log into your account and use the link in your User Dashboard.
20 PDUs
45 PDUs
How Can I Earn PDUs?
College Credit Hours
5 PDUs per credit hour
Courses, Seminars, Conferences and Workshops
1 PDUÂ is earned for every contact hour in which you participate
Military Training
1 PDUÂ is earned for every contact hour in which you participate
Other certifications / certificates
1 PDUÂ per contact hour
Write & submit an article for ICPM's blog
10 PDUÂ per article published, max 20 PDUs/yr
Reading Books
5 PDUs are earned for each book read, max 10 PDUs per 3-yr period
Hold & present a webinar
1 PDUÂ per contact hour, max 5 PDUs/yr
Volunteer
1 PDUÂ per contact hour, max 10 PDUs
Instructing Management Courses or Training
1 PDUÂ is earned for each hour of teaching, not including preparation
Continuing Education Units
10 PDUs are earned for each CEU
Other Management/Leadership-Related Activities
Recertification Fees
Certification Status
A Certified Supervisor’s or Certified Manager’s certification is considered to be either current, lapsed, or retired.
Current Status
A CS or CM certification will be considered current if the holder is within their first year of certification or is up-to-date concerning payment of annual recertification fees and reporting PDUs.
Lapsed Status
A CS or CM who is not up to date with annual recertification fees and the reporting of PDUs will have their certification status as lapsed. Individuals with lapsed certifications may no longer continue to use the CS or CM credential.
Certificate holders who allow their certification to lapse may bring their certification up to date by paying an $75 lapsed status fee as well as the current year’s annual fees.
Retired Status
A CS or CM who has exited the managerial workforce and retired, may also have their certification status retired as well by notifying ICPM. After notification retired CSs and CMs are relived of their recertifying obligations.
Retired supervisors and managers are still eligible to receive ICPM communications and utilize their certifying credential. Please contact ICPM at support@mail.icpm.net if you have questions regarding a retired status.
Recertification Steps
Choose Your Renewal Period
Choose to renew your certification either in a single, two, or three year increment, and click the "Get Recertified" button above.
Complete the Purchase Process
Complete your recertification purchase process online, and your certification expiration will be automatically updated.
Complete the PDU Documentation Form
After your purchase is complete you'll receive an email with a link to complete your PDU documentation form.