CE Policy & Pre-Approved Events

The CE Policy outlined below is effective January 1, 2021.  CPYB certification is maintained by completing 21 hours of continuing education over a three-year period.  CE can be earned by attending, in real-time, industry training, workshops and seminars.  Certificants can check their CE balance at any time by signing into your account and clicking the View/Print My CE link viewable upon login. 

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Effective 1/1/2021

Previous Policy

Hours Required

21

30

Webinar (Min 50 Min)

1

3

Webinar Speaker

3

-

Half-Day Programs (Live or Real-Time Virtual) (1)

3

5

Full-Day Programs (Live or Real-Timed Virtual) (1)

7

10

Partner Assn Membership (per yr.) (2)

1

2

Exam Prep Session Instructor

7

10

Exam Prep Session Participant

3

6

Volunteer Position - Partner Association (per yr.)

6

6

USCG License (per yr.)

2

2

CPR (per yr.)

2

2

Industry Courses

Max 10 hrs.

Upon Review

Professional Training

Max 10 hrs.

Upon Review

Deadline to self-reported CE

90 Days

12 Months

Carry-Over Hours

7

15

 

CE for pre-approved programs, where attendance is reported by the sponsoring organization, is typically uploaded to accounts within 3 business days of receiving the attendance report from the sponsor.  Self-Reported CE is typically uploaded within 3 business days of receipt.

(1) Programs eligible for CE:  Dealer Meetings; Factory Tours; Partner Assn workshops/conferences; maritime training and informational programs

(2) Partner Association Membership is confirmed before renewal. At renewal, 3-hours of CE will be uploaded to the Certificants account with the assumption of membership throughout the recertification timeframe

Questions?  Email us at certification@cpyb.net

None at this time.