CMI Certification Renewal Procedure
Accessible by: anyone
ISSA’s vision of enhancing the industry through professional education and certification starts with you. We commend your dedication to your career path and are pleased to continue supporting your efforts. Below is a list of the current ISSA certifications that are accessible to industry professionals for their required continuing-education credit (CEC) requirements. Each certification has a two-year expiration date.
| Certification | Recertification Fee |
CEC Requirement |
| Custodial Technician Basic (C.C.T. Basic) | US$54.99 | 5 |
| Custodial Technician Advanced (C.C.T. Advanced) | $54.99 | 5 |
| Certified Custodial Technician (C.C.T. Basic & Advanced) | $109.98 | 10 |
| Expert Custodial Technician (E.C.T.) | $109.98 | 12 |
| Certified Custodial Supervisor (C.C.S) | $54.99 | 15 |
| Accredited Auditing Professional (A.A.P.) | $199.99 | 15 |
| Certified Professional Trainer (C.P.T.) | $499.99 | 20 |
| Master Custodial Technician (M.C.T.) | $109.99 | 10 |
| CMI Cleaning 101 | $10.00 | 1 |
| CMI Advanced Designation – Carpet Care | $10.00 | 2 |
| CMI Advanced Designation – Hazard Communication | $10.00 | 2 |
| CMI Advanced Designation – CMI Restroom Care | $10.00 | 2 |
| CMI Advanced Designation – Customer Service | $10.00 | 2 |
| CMI Advanced Designation – Efficiency Training Program – Frontline Cleaning Professional | $10.00 | 2 |
| CMI Advanced Designation – Efficiency Training Program – Supervisor/Managerial Staff Focus | $10.00 | 2 |
| CMI Advanced Designation – General Cleaning Certification | $10.00 | 2 |
| CMI Advanced Designation – General Safety | $10.00 | 2 |
| CMI Advanced Designation – Green Cleaning | $10.00 | 2 |
| CMI Advanced Designation – Hard Floor Care | $10.00 | 2 |
| CMI Advanced Designation – Healthcare Facilities/Hospitals | $10.00 | 2 |
| CMI Advanced Designation – Personal Development | $10.00 | 2 |
| CMI Advanced Designation – Schools/Educational Institutions | $10.00 | 2 |
| CMI Advanced Designation – Value of Clean | $10.00 | 2 |
How do I fulfill the Continuing Education Credits (CEC) requirements for my certification?
Each ISSA-certified professional is required to accumulate continuing education credits every two years in order to obtain recertification and maintain their designation.
Option 1 – Attend ISSA Show North America with the Education Package.
Attend ISSA Show North America with the Seminar Package before your two-year certification cycle ends; a nominal recertification fee is required. Your registration and attendance will be verified. Explore shows
Option 2 – Complete CEC credits earned since your certification date during your two-year cycle.
| CEC Value Awarded | |
|---|---|
| CMI In-Person or Home Study Course Custodial Technician Basic (C.C.T. Basic) Custodial Technician Advanced (C.C.T. Advanced) Expert Custodial Technician (E.C.T.) Certified Custodial Supervisor (C.C.S) Accredited Auditing Professional (A.A.P.) Certified Professional Trainer (C.P.T.) |
3 credits per program |
| Certified Custodial Technician (C.C.T. Basic & Advanced) | 6 credits |
| Educational programs hosted by those conducted by an ISSA-member whose curriculum has been ISSA/CMI Verified approved CMI Advanced Designation – Carpet Care CMI Advanced Designation – Hazard Communication CMI Advanced Designation – CMI Restroom Care CMI Advanced Designation – Customer Service CMI Advanced Designation – Efficiency Training Program – Frontline Cleaning Professional CMI Advanced Designation – Efficiency Training Program – Supervisor/Managerial Staff Focus CMI Advanced Designation – General Cleaning CMI Advanced Designation – General Safety CMI Advanced Designation – Green Cleaning CMI Advanced Designation – Hard Floor Care CMI Advanced Designation – Healthcare Facilities/Hospitals CMI Advanced Designation – Personal Development CMI Advanced Designation – Schools/Educational Institutions CMI Advanced Designation – Value of Clean |
2 credits per program |
| Master Custodial Technician (M.C.T.) | 14 credits |
| CMI Cleaning 101 | 1 credit |
| Attend any ISSA event | 2 credits per event (max of 6 credits total) |
| ISSA-sponsored webinar | 1 credit per webinar |
| Non-Verified Training Programs (home study or in person) | 1 credit per seminar attended |
Option 3: Utilize external training courses (IICRC, NORMI, BSCAI, etc.) based on the CMI Standard (one CEC each).
How do I submit my CECs?
To fill out the online version of the renewal application, click here.
For a PDF version of the renewal application, click here. Click Here to track your CECs.
If you have any questions about this form or the CEC renewal process, please contact us:
Jessica Hansler – Account Manager/Sales Support
847-982-0800 ext 1397
[email protected]
TJ Grim – Training Specialist
800-225-4772 ext 1107
[email protected]
