As part of the CEM recertification process, CEMs must earn at least 15 credit hours every three years. Credit hours may be earned through a combination of three categories, one of which is professional continuing education. Educational credit hours are based on contact hours, which are defined as the number of clock hours spent in direct participation in a structured educational format. One contact hour is equivalent to one credit hour (non-educational time spent networking, on breaks or registration do not qualify). Education must be industry-related and directly relate to one of the thirteen CEM Learning Program courses. Staff will determine if programming directly relates to one of the thirteen CEM Learning Program courses as part of the application process. Examples include education attended at industry events or higher education courses related to the industry.
Companies that would like to offer and market their education programs to CEMs for recertification are required to become a CEM Preferred Provider. You must complete a CEM Preferred Provider Agreement first which will then be reviewed by IAEE for approval.
The CEM Preferred Provider Program is a yearly program. Once you are approved, your status will remain active for one year from the time the application is approved.
Fees are based on number of programs being submitted for credit and whether you are a for-profit or non-profit company.
Non-profit fee | For-profit fee | |
1 program | $250 USD | $350 USD |
Unlimited programs | $1000 USD | $1100 USD |
Once the Preferred Provider Agreement is received by IAEE and approved, an invoice will be sent. Once payment is received by IAEE, you will become a CEM Preferred Provider.
Each education program must be submitted separately through this form. Once approved, you may market the program and IAEE will place the program on the IAEE website.