RECERTIFY NOW

ACAC has implemented a streamlined recertification program that includes a simplified, paperless application process:

How do I qualify for recertification?

To be eligible for ACAC recertification, current certificants must meet the following conditions during the previous two-year certification term:

1.   Remain active in the field for which they are certified, and
2.   Complete 20 hours of professional development activity.

Note:  Individuals holding the non-accredited CRMR certification are exempt from #2 above.

What counts as professional development?

Any documented activity that the certificant considers relevant to his or her professional development may count toward ACAC recertification.  Typical activities include:

- Continuing and adult education courses
- Attendance at professional conferences and conventions
- Membership in industry associations
- Reading tests at the ACAC online testing center

A certificant's choice of professional development activities may be questioned during an audit (see below); in such cases, certificants may be required to explain the reasons for their choices. 

What documentation is required? 

Certificants must maintain documentation of professional development activities. Attendance may be documented by any of the following: attendance certificate, paid receipts attached to a brochure or flyer describing the class, copy of ID badge along with class description or other proof of attendance, etc.

Submission of written documentation with the application is no longer required except from those certificants being audited.

Note:  Individuals applying for additional CRMR recertification as an employee or apprentice must submit a one-page recertification form.

What is an audit, and who is audited?

Each year, ACAC will randomly select a number of certificants for an audit of professional development activities.  Audited certificants have 90 days from their certification expiration date to submit:

1.   A one-page form attesting to their continued activity in the field, and
2.   Written documentation of 20 hours of professional development during the certification term.

During the 90-day period, the audited certification remains active on a provisional basis.  Certificants who fail to submit proper documentation voluntarily surrender their certifications and must re-apply.

Where do I submit the recertification application?

When it is time to recertify ACAC sends each certificant an email invoice with a link to our online payment gateway. Certificants simply enter payment information and attest to their professional development activities by checking a few boxes. No scanning, printing or mailing is necessary.  The application and payment process takes no more than five minutes.

What if I am late in recertifying?

Late re-certification is subject to removal of the designation and requires the retaking of the examination and re-submittal of the application to the appropriate certification board.  Appropriate fees will apply.