Certification Renewal Policies:

A.  Certification, initial or renewal, is valid for a period of 3 years from the date of certification.
B.  Certified members must recertify every three years to maintain their certification.
C.  Certification must be renewed before it lapses.

1. Certified members must know when their certification expires and are solely responsible for completing the application and all renewal requirements on time.
2. Failure to receive a notice or reminder of expiration does not excuse failure to renew on time.

D.  Lapse of Certification

1. A certification has lapsed when not renewed on or before the expiration date.
2. Individuals with a lapsed certification are prohibited from displaying their certification credentials or representing themselves as DOIT certified.
3. A six-month grace status may be granted upon request.
4. A certification will be revoked if the holder exceeds the six-month grace status without recertifying.
5. If an individual with a revoked certification wishes to become certified again, there is no recertification provision. They must pass all required exams to recertify.

E.  Certified members must maintain a certified membership. Memberships are valid for a period of 1 year.

1. The first membership year is provided as part of the certification process.
2. Memberships must be renewed annually.

F.   A certification maintenance fee is due at the time of certification renewal.

Membership:

In addition to the continuing education contact hours, certified members must maintain their certified membership in good standing to remain eligible for certification renewal.

Fee Associated with Certification Renewal:

A.   A certification maintenance fee of $125 US is due at the time of recertification.
B.   Certified members with more than one credential are only subject to one fee.
C.   Failure to pay the fee may result in the suspension or revocation of certification.

Can I count the same CEUs or LUs for continuing education more than once?

DOIT does not accept the submission of CEUs or LUs for courses or activities that have been previously reported during a renewal cycle. It is at the discretion of the credential holder to determine how many times they wish to take a course; however, CEUs or LUs should only be reported once. The purpose of maintaining a credential is to promote ongoing learning, competency, and staying updated with industry knowledge. Therefore, the same course should not be reported again in subsequent reporting cycles.