Recertification for Current CEMs
2012 CEM Learning Program Recertification Requirements
PLEASE NOTE: CEMs with a renewal date of 2011 who have an approved extension will fall under the 2011 Recertification Requirements. CEMs with a recertification renewal date of 2012 and beyond will fall under the new 2012 CEM Recertification Requirements.
The CEM recertification policy has been changed to reflect the following:
CEMs must earn 15 credit hours during their three-year recertification cycle as well as submit a recertification application form and renewal fee to renew their CEM designation. Renewal fee may be discounted if application and fee are submitted early. For detailed information regarding credit hours and recertification, please see the 2012 CEM Recertification Form.
CREDIT HOURS MAY BE EARNED FROM THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
- FORMAL EDUCATION Earn a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree within three-year recertification cycle. Required 15 credit hours may be earned all from this category.
- CONTINUING EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participate in industry–related, continuing professional development education that pertains to the CEM Blueprint within three-year recertification cycle. One hour of education is equal to one credit hour. Required 15 credit hours may be earned all from this category OR a total of 12 credit hours may be earned from this category combined with three credit hours from the ACTIVITIES category below.
- ACTIVITIES Contribute to the exhibitions and events industry and IAEE by participating in designated industry activities. Each activity is equal to one credit hour. A total of three credits may be earned from this category and combined with 12 continuing education credit hours for the required 15 credit hours.
RECERTIFICATION FORM
All recertifying CEMs are required to submit a recertification application documenting required 15 credit hours earned towards recertification. Completed forms are due on or before 31 December the year recertification is due. PLEASE NOTE: To receive discounted pricing on the recertification renewal fee noted below, form and renewal fee must be submitted on or before 31 October the year recertification is due. All requirements must be submitted at the same time. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
RECERTIFICATION RENEWAL FEE
All recertifying CEMs are required to pay a $200 renewal fee in addition to submitting their recertification form showing their 15 credit hours earned towards recertification. Renewal fee and form are due on or before 31 December the year recertification is due. Discounted renewal fee of $150 will be applicable if paperwork and fee are submitted on or before 31 October the year recertification is due. All requirements must be submitted at the same time and incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
For detailed information regarding credit hours and recertification, please see the 2012 CEM Recertification Form.
IN CASE OF AUDIT
Keep your documentation for six months after your recertification application has been approved in case you are selected for an audit. An IAEE staff person will contact you if documentation is needed.
