NEW

CPE Recertification Credit System

NEW

CPE Recertification Credit System

3/21/07

Use of the new recertification credit guides will begin on January 1, 2008.

It’s important to remember that the change is the method of calculation for credits. Activities and the various options for

earning recertification credits are the same.

When Will the CPE System be Implemented? When Will the CPE System be Implemented?

What is the CPE Credit System?What is the CPE Credit System?

CPE = Continuing Professional Education

A standard of measure used to calculate continuing professional development

One credit for one instruction hour (at least 50 minutes)

Why Change to CPE System?Why Change to CPE System?

It is clear and more precise than the current unit of measure

It eliminates ambiguity about how to divide and attribute credits

It is recognized worldwide by a variety of credentialing bodies such as - ACFE, CFE, and ISC(2)

It enhances the ability and opportunity to calculate credits for multiple recertification programs

How do I Convert Credits?How do I Convert Credits?

The new credit guide translates to approximately one ASIS credit to four CPEs

Certification staff will perform the conversion of ALL certificants due to recertify by December 31 of 2008, 2009 and 2010

You only need to submit your recertification activities as you normally do

Each designation requires the following CPE credits per 3-year term:

60 for CPP 45 for PSP and PCI Recertification fees are the same for all programs

($60 for members and $80 for non-members)

Increased activity is not required to fulfill new credit requirements

How Many CPE Credits are Needed?How Many CPE Credits are Needed?

Certification TermsCertification Terms

Streamlining is a major benefit to those who have multiple certifications

By making PSP recertification requirement three years, it reduces uncertainty about expiration dates

What about lapse policy?

The policy for reinstating a certification after one year of lapse remains the same

All recertification programs now have the same three-year recertification term.

CPP, PCI, and PSP RecertificationCPP, PCI, and PSP Recertification

Separate recertification forms are needed for CPP, PSP and PCI recertification

This is true even if some or all of your activities qualify for credit under more than one certification

Recertification Activities

Remain the Same

Certificants can earn their credits by using a combination of both education and volunteer activities, ensuring that the latter accounts for no more than 50% percent of their total CPP credit submission

Where to Find CPE Information?Where to Find CPE Information?

Recertification Guides, Forms, and FAQs are on the ASIS Recertification section of the web at:

http://www.asisonline.org/certification/recertchange.xml