Renewal Requirements
The certification is valid for one year and requires annual renewal, including 15 CEUs and 8 training hours. For approved CE activities and audit details, click here. For renewal policies—such as grace period, late fees, reinstatement, updating information, and the certificant directory—click here.
CBIST Renewal Process
Click here for detailed instructions on renewal payment, enrollment keys, renewal application instructions, and certificate retrieval.
Step One: Log in using your existing account, containing your certification history.
Step Two: To purchase the CBIST Renewal, click on Catalog, Professional Certification and Certificate Courses, then the Professional Certification Renewals.
Step Three: After purchasing, proceed to the CBIST Renewal page, or open the CBIST Renewal through My Courses. Complete and submit the following:
- CBIST Renewal Application
- CBIST Renewal Submission Confirmation
Application Instructions: Enter the number of contact hours earned in each activity category during your one-year renewal period. If a category doesn’t apply, enter N/A. All fields require a response. Submit each answer, then submit the full renewal application at the end.
*The grace period ONLY applies to the submission of a renewal application and payment. It does not apply to the continuing education events.
Step Four: Once both the renewal submission confirmation and payment are received, the re-certification submission will be reviewed; processing may take 3-5 business days. If approved, an updated CBIST certificate will be issued and available in your account’s Transcripts. Click here for detailed instructions on accessing your Transcripts.