About our certificates
Certifications are valid for 3 years and must be renewed before the expiration date to stay in good standing. Renewal fees are due at the time of the renewal – once every 3 years. Certification renewal requirements can be viewed below under each certification. Proofs can be uploaded into the online certification maintenance system.
For certification renewal, the applicant must demonstrate completion of a minimum number of points for each of the 8 Certification Competency Areas listed below as well as meet the minimum number of Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) over the 3 year period and prior to the expiration date of the certification. Proof of completion of the activity will need to be provided.
A minimum of 30 points required for each of the 8 Competency Areas for a total minimum of 240 points.
In addition, a minimum of 5 hours of Continuing Education Credit (CEU) for each of the 8 Competency Areas for a total of 40 hours over 3 years. One hour = One point. Total points required for certification renewal is equal to or greater than 280 points.
Renewal exam
Alternatively, certification can be fulfilled for each certification renewal by taking and passing the certification exam for the relevant certification.
What’s required for certification?
| Level | Degree | Discipline Experience or Certification | CEUs (Every 3 Years) | Authoring or Public Speaking | Renewal Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Organizational Resilience Executive | Master’s | 6+ Disciplines OR 25 competency areas | 10 CEUs / 100 Hours | Published book OR Recognized speaker on OR | Member: $395.00 Nonmember: $495.00 |
| Certified Organizational Resilience Professional | Bachelor’s | 4-5 Disciplines OR 20 competency areas | 7 CEUs / 70 Hours | Published in major periodical OR Conference speaker | Member: $350.00 Nonmember: $450.00 |
| Certified Organizational Resilience Manager | Bachelor’s (or Equivalent) | 2-3 Disciplines OR 15 competency areas | 5 CEUs / 50 Hours | Blogger OR Internal workshop facilitator | Member: $295.00 Nonmember: $395.00 |
Business Continuity & Crisis Management
ISO 22301 Lead Implementer
Renewal Fees:
Members: $295.00 (USD)
Non-Members: $395.00 (USD)
Crisis Management & Communication Professional
Renewal Fees:
Members: $295.00 (USD)
Non-Members: $395.00 (USD)
Critical Environments
Critical Environments Engineer
Renewal Fees:
Members: $295.00 (USD)
Non-Members: $395.00 (USD)
Critical Environment Facility Advisor
Renewal Fees:
Members: $295.00 (USD)
Non-Members: $395.00 (USD)
Critical Environments Manager
Renewal Fees:
Members: $295.00 (USD)
Non-Members: $395.00 (USD)
Critical Environments Technician
Renewal Fees:
Members: $295.00 (USD)
Non-Members: $395.00 (USD)
Critical Environments Auditor
Renewal Fees:
Members: $295.00 (USD)
Non-Members: $395.00 (USD)
Critical Environments Technology Professional
Renewal Fees:
Members: $295.00 (USD)
Non-Members: $395.00 (USD)