The CPO® Recertification Fee (AMF) is $300. A one-time payment of $200 is due on the first anniversary of passing the CPO^® examination. 

CPOs will receive a notice prior to their anniversary date each year. Important notices and reminders for recertification and payments are sent by email. The CPO® is responsible for keeping a current email address on file. 

CPOs are not able to re-certify unless their payments are current. Recertification notices are sent 60 days prior to the recertification date. Included with the notice is a reminder that the recertification fee is due for the new certification term.

Recertification Eligibility 

After initial certification, recertification is required every three years. CPOs may re-certify by completing one of the following sets of steps prior to the recertification date.

• Submit 45 or more eligible Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 
• Submit an application for recertification by CEUs

OR

• Submit an application for recertification by exam
• Retake and pass the examination

If CPOs choose to re-certify by examination and fail, their credential will expire at the end of the then-current term. In addition, they may no longer use the CPO® designation. Upon receiving a failing score, CPOs will not be eligible to re-take the examination for recertification.

 A CPO® who meets the current eligibility requirements for initial certification (including earning 1,000 work hours in the three years prior to sitting for the exam) would be eligible to submit an application to take the current examination as a new candidate.

Recertification Calendar

Recertification Audits

BCPO® is required to audit a certain percentage of qualified candidates for recertification. Candidates are randomly selected for audit. In the event of an audit, candidates must be prepared to provide documentation to support their eligibility for recertification. 

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