The CIPS Office of the Registrar will inform you when your re-certification is due. This notice typically is provided with your membership renewal.
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Consult the following transition guide and determine which form you need to submit.
| Year of Approval | Annual Submission Process | Start Triennial Submission Process | Submit old style re-certification | Submit new style re-certification |
| 2009 or prior | Up until 2013 | 2016 | 2013 | 2016 |
| 2010 | Up until 2013 | 2016 | 2013 | 2016 |
| 2011 | No | 2014 | 2014 | 2017 |
| 2012 | No | 2015 | No | 2015 |
For the old annual submission process, you need to use the older style re-certification form. Simply complete this form and send it to the CIPS office.
For the triennial submission process, you need to use the new style re-certification form. Consult the Re-certification Policies and Procedures Handbook on what you can claim as re-certification credits, how to earn and claim them, reporting requirements, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to renew your certification.
For more information contact the CIPS National Office at certification@cips.ca
