CEU Tips + How to Apply for CEUs
Continued education is a requirement for our credential holders, and it shouldn’t be a surprise. What makes our pros so great is that they know more than the average sweep and stay up to date on the chimney and venting industry.
The good news is that your passion for learning and improving can actually benefit you doubly by counting towards your certification renewal. Here’s your guide on CEUs, where to get them, when to get them, and how many you need for credential renewal. You can check how many CEUs you currently have using the button below:
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How & When to Renew Your Credential With CEUs
Your CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep®, CSIA Certified Master Chimney Sweep®, or CSIA Certified Chimney Specialist® credential will need to be renewed every three years. But the good news is, you can renew your certification with approved continued education. Candidates for certification renewal are required to earn a minimum of 48 CEUs in the following areas:
Note: If you do not earn the required number of CEUs in the required categories, you will have to re-take the exam to renew. CEUs cannot be acquired after the certification has expired. |
Benefits of holding a CSIA credential:
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How Do You Submit CEUs Towards Credential Renewal?
When you take a course that’s been approved for CEUs with CSIA and/or NFI, your acquired CEUs are associated with your certification number – so, you don’t actually have to submit CEUs yourself each time you take a course. The only time you need to submit CEUs is if you are taking a course that’s not currently approved for CEU credit. Regional & State Guild Curriculum Review Procedure Material presented by speakers and class instructors from regional or state guilds or association programs may be approved for the CSIA Continuing Education Program IF the following criteria are met:
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