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.