Time to renew your certification?

Renewing your hard-earned credential is simple and takes less than 10 minutes. As part of your renewal, the ethics requirement course or equivalent training must be completed as well as requirements to enter Professional Development Hours (PDH) for all certifications.

Application and renewal resources

Need an extension on your renewal? We offer a 90-day grace period for all certifications, but if additional time is needed, extensions can be granted. Please send extension requests to CertificationRenewal@ampp.org with the subject line ‘Extension Request Needed’.

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New ethics requirement for certification holders

Starting January 1, 2021 all certification holders must show proof of ethics training.

Certification renewal dependency and professional development

As you prepare for renewal, please visit My Certification Portal to log and manage your work experience and Professional Development Hours (PDH’s) needed. Your work experience and PDH’s will be submitted as part of your renewal application but you can input PDH’s at any time. For PDH’s requirements and information, see our sample training PDH guide, and our PDH how-to videos below.

Did you know?

If you have multiple certifications, renewing one may automatically renew others in your portfolio? To find out which certifications automatically renew, choose the program and your current certification.

Certification dependency tool:

Choose a program to view matching certifications.

Why renew your credential?

Renewing your credential maintains your inclusion in the list of active certification holders and only takes a few minutes. Keeping your certification current will avoid reinstatement fees or possible suspension of your certification. Certifications are eligible for renewal beginning 90 days prior to the expiration date.
  • Protect your career and investment by staying current
  • Maintain your certified status and listing on ampp.org
  • Retain your current certification number
  • Avoid re-instatement fees and the need to re-take exams

Unsure of how to enter required Professional Development Hours (PDH) for your certification? See the videos below that will walk you through the process.

How to submit Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

This video provides instructions to submit Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for the purposes of certification renewal. This video will provide a guided tour of the submission process as well as explanations of PDH categories.

How to submit
a new certification application

This video provides instructions on how to submit a new certification application and gives a guided tour of the process.