Certification process is mentioned below:
Step 1- Application Submission (Individual has 90 days to submit application since starting the application)
Step 2- Application Completeness Review (5 Days since application submission online)
Step 3- Audit Process (Once application is selected, 90 Days is allocated to each individual to send the audit material)
Step 4- Applicant Payment Process (Application payment is a precursor to scheduling the exam)
Step 5-Multiple Choice Examination Eligibility (1 year from date of the application approval)
Step 6- Certification Cycle (Cycle begins the day an individual passes the exam)
Step 7- Credential Maintenance (One should earn 60 PDU in 3 years’ time)
Step 8- Credential Renewal (One can complete renewal by submitting 60 PDU and paying renewal fees)
Step 9- Credential Suspension (Takes place if certification maintenance condition is not met and submitted by completion of third anniversary of date of passing the exam)
Step 10- Credential Expiration (Takes place post certification maintenance condition not met and one needs to reapply)