Renewal Information and Process

The certification is valid for one year and requires an annual renewal. The continuing education requirement is 10 CEUs. Click here for acceptable types of CE events and audit information.

Click here for additional information pertaining to the renewal, such as the grace period, late fees, one and two-year reinstatement policy, how to update your information, and the listing of current certificants.

CBIS 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 CBIS Renewal, click on Catalog, Professional Certification and Certificate Courses, then the Professional Certification Renewals.

Step 3: After purchasing, proceed to the CBIS Renewal page, or open the CBIS Renewal through My Courses. Complete and submit the following:

1. CBIS Renewal Application
2. CBIS 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 the 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 CBIS certificate will be issued and available in your account’s transcripts.

Click here for detailed instructions on accessing your transcripts.