Recertification Handbook 1.2.1

4 Qualifying Categories APPA Units can be earned in four categories: • Experience/Employment • Education • Leadership • Research/Publication It is not necessary to earn units in every category, but it is mandatory to have at least 40 of the 120 units in the category of Education. Units Leadership and Research/Publication are optional. Your Recertification Account Once you earn the CEFP you will have access to your recertification account where you can record your APPA Units. Visit the Credentialing Website a t http://credentialing.appa.org and visit the recertification area after logging in. Activity enter is approved periodically so you can always see how many APPA Units are needed to renew. Some members choose to track their hours on separate spreadsheets then transfer that information into their recertification account for approval/verification. Select the way that works best for you. Set annual goals for yourself to ensure you will be ready to renew when your four year cycle is over. Documenting Your Activities If your application is audited, or if additional information is needed to determine eligibility of APPA Units, you could be asked to provide supporting documentation. Recertification could be delayed or denied if your documentation does not support the activity. Experience/Employment , the documentation should include each of the following: 1. Your full Name and Institution/Company 2. Current Job Title and Department 3. Dates of service 4. Signature of Supervisor or member of Human Resources Additionally, • If you are an Instructor, list the specific course with dates. • If you are a Consultant, include the individual or company for which the work was performed. A few examples of acceptable documentation include: • Resume • Official Letterhead from School/Company • Official transcript/syllabus