Participant Handbook updated November 2024

multiple days, CE is only awarded for the individual session(s) attended. Seminars, Workshops, Professional Development: CE may be awarded if the learning and/or participation can be shown to have a direct relevance to the certification held by the examiner. Teaching as an Instructor : One credit hour may be awarded for every hour of CE instructed provided the instruction has relevancy to certification being maintained and contributes to the advancement of the individual's knowledge and skills in their field. Participation on CSBS Committees or Working Group: Up to 12 hours of CE can be earned annually for participating as a member of a CSBS Board, SRR Board, or CSBS Education Foundation approved committee or working group. General Education can be recorded in the Certification Portal and will be applied to an examiner’s record to track both Certification and professional development training. However, hours for courses categorized as General Education do not count towards the hours required to maintain a certification. Examples of General Education include but are not limited to: HR- related courses, employee orientation, agency or department staff meetings, routine work, or assignments.

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