Keep your knowledge fresh.
Ongoing opportunities for continuing education credits ensure you always have access to the latest knowledge, as well as the opportunity to expand your offering – or your crew.

Recertification is required every three years and can be completed three different ways:

Option#1: Complete and submit 30 hours of qualified continuing education and pass a field examination only for each designation

Option#2: Complete and submit 10 - 29 hours of qualified continuing education and pass a (50 question) written examination and field examination for each designation

Option#3: Complete and submit less than 10 hours of qualified continuing education and successfully pass a (100 question) written examination and a field examination for each designation

Steps for Renewing BPI Certification

1. Participate in qualifying continuing education before your certification expires. Qualifying continuing education may include:
1. BPI Recognized Training by a network of affiliates
2. Training completed where a candidate can demonstrate satisfactorily to BPI that it aligns with the Primary Knowledge Areas, Knowledge Essential Task Lists (KETL) and the BPI Standards
3. NOTE: Candidates who reach certain advanced levels are only required to meet the requirements of their level; they are not responsible for meeting the lower level requirements as well.
2. Submit a candidate application form
3. Schedule your exam(s)
4. Complete the applicable exams successfully with a passing grade of 70% or higher