After earning the CIS I or CIS II designation, the next step is to maintain your designation by completing 24 hours of continuing education credits within the certification period. The certification period begins January 1 of the year after the certification process is completed and is good for the following three years. Any credits earned during the year a candidate earns the certification do not apply towards recertification. Ascensus will provide you with access to a system so that you can self-track your CE credits.
To maintain your designation, you can attend Ascensus seminars and advanced courses of study that have been approved by the Certification Board. A $50 per event fee will be charged to review and determine CE credit for non-Ascensus training programs. Email us at education@ascensus.com for additional information. Your CIS designation also may be maintained by successfully completing updated CIS examinations.
Recertification for CIS I must include attendance at Ascend, Virtual Compliance and Education Summit, IRA University, or IRA Institute.
Recertification for CIS II must include attendance at Ascend, Virtual Compliance and Education Summit, or IRA Institute.
To maintain your designation, Ascensus IRA workshops, IRA webinars, IRA courses at Ascend, IRA courses at Virtual Compliance and Education Summit, and IRA eLearning courses are approved for CIS continuing education credits. Refer to the CE credit chart for more information.
