As you know, staying competitive and successful requires a continuing commitment to educating yourself on the latest industry information and insights. That is why the basis of CPYB Recertification requires your participation in educational activities and professional involvement that help you to remain one of the most experienced brokers in the brokerage industry.
CPYB certification is maintained by completing 21 hours of continuing education over a three-year period. CE can be earned by attending, in real-time, industry training, workshops and seminars.
Continuing Education Reporting
You should add your continuing education to your personal profile early and often.
Continuing Education hours need to be reported within 90 days.
To report your Continuing Education hours please use the form below:
Recertification Process
- You will receive advance notices starting 90-days out of your recertification status that includes your CE balance and a link to the recertification fee invoice for easy online-payment.
- You have a 90-day grace period, from the date your certification expires, to meet the recertification requirements including reporting CE hours and paying the fee.
- Need more hours? If you are close to your recertification date and do not have enough hours to recertify, you can watch on-demand webinars at your convenience. Access these online courses here.
- If you fail to meet the requirements within those 90 days, you must re-apply and be re-tested to regain your CPYB designation.
How Many Credits for Each Activity?
The chart below will help you to determine how many continuing education hours each program is worth.
| Programs Eligible for Continuing Education Credit    | CE Hours |
| Webinar (50 minutes) | 1 |
| Half-Day Programs (live or virtual)* | 3 |
| Full-Day Programs (live or virtual)* | 7 |
| Partner Association Membership (per year) | 1 |
| Study Session Instructor | 7 |
| Study Session Participants | 3 |
| Association Volunteer (per year) | 6 |
| USCG License (per year) | 2 |
| CPR (per year) | 2 |
| Industry Courses | Max 10 Hours |
| Professional Training | Max 10 Hours |
| Carry Over Hours | 7 |
| Total Required Hours | 21 |
* Programs eligible for CE: Dealer Meetings, Factory Tours, Partner Association workshops/conferences, maritime training and informational programs.
**Ineligible for CE: Boat Shows are Not eligible for continuing education programs. If you have attended an educational program at a boat show please submit it under the name of the program.
