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AMF & Maintenance Policy

Introduction

After passing your exam and completing endorsement, your certification is officially awarded upon payment of the First Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF).
To keep your credential active, you must renew your AMF annually and submit the required CPE credits.

How Certification Award Works

To receive your official CorpSecurity International certification, you must complete:

✔ Pass the certification exam (minimum score: 80%)

✔ Submit the endorsement form to verify your professional experience

✔ Pay the first Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF)

Your first AMF initiates the full certification award process, including:

  • Review of your endorsement submission

  • Verification of exam results

  • Review of project work (for certifications that require it)

  • Final approval by the CorpSecurity International Professional Certification Board.

Once approved, you will receive:

  • Your official digital certificate

  • Your digital certification badge

  • Your listing in the Official Certification Registry

Purpose of the First AMF

The first AMF covers:

✔ Certification Award & Board Review

Comprehensive evaluation of all certification requirements by the Certification Board.

✔ Issuance of Certificate & Badge

Activation of your certification and digital assets.

✔ Credential Validity Setup

Enrollment into the three-year certification cycle.

This ensures your certification meets a globally recognized standard of excellence and maintains the integrity of CorpSecurity International credentials.

Ongoing Certification Maintenance

1. Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF)

AMF is mandatory for all certified professionals.

AMF supports:

  • Credential validity

  • Annual verification and certification tracking

  • Continuing Professional Education (CPE) processing

  • Digital badge maintenance

  • Certification registry status

  • Review and updates to certification standards

Maintaining AMF ensures your credential remains current, credible, and aligned with global best practices.

2. Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

All certified professionals must submit CPE credits each year to demonstrate ongoing learning and expertise.

Annual CPE Requirements

  • CSA®: 15 CPE

  • CSS®: 20 CPE

  • CSI®: 20 CPE

  • CSM®: 30 CPE

  • CSD®: 30 CPE

Ways to Earn CPE Credits

Category Max Credits/Year Examples
Volunteering 40 Chapter initiatives, volunteer service, industry events, security awareness campaigns
Learning 30 Courses, workshops, webinars, conferences, LMS programs, professional development
Mentoring & Contribution 30 Speaking, mentoring, training delivery, authorship, content creation, guiding trainees

Submission & Review

  • Log into your CorpSecurity account

  • Upload CPE evidence and activity details

  • The Certification Board reviews and validates submissions

  • Certification status is updated annually

Non-Compliance Policy

Failure to pay AMF or meet CPE requirements will result in:

  • Certification Suspension

  • Removal from the Certification Registry

  • Badge deactivation

Certification can be reinstated after meeting all pending requirements.

Failure to maintain requirements may result in permanent revocation if unresolved.

Key Benefits of Maintaining Your Certification

✔ Maintain global professional credibility

✔ Keep certification status and digital badge active

✔ Demonstrate continuous learning and industry engagement

✔ Strengthen career advancement and leadership opportunities

✔ Meet international standards of certification maintenance

✔ Unified annual process for professionals holding multiple certifications

Recertification / Reissuance Overview

Recertification

CorpSecurity International certifications follow a three-year certification cycle, starting from the date your certification is awarded.

Recertification happens automatically at the end of the 3-year cycle when annual requirements are consistently met:

  • A single Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF) covering all active certifications

  • Individual CPE submissions for each certification you hold

There are no separate recertification fees. One AMF maintains all credentials, but CPE must be completed separately for each certification level.

Steps for Recertification / Certificate Reissuance

1. Maintain Annual AMF Payments

Your annual AMF keeps all your certifications active and in good standing.
A single AMF covers maintenance for every CorpSecurity certification you hold. (One AMF maintains all certifications you hold, regardless of how many certifications you earn.)

2. Submit Required CPE Credits for Each Certification

Each certification carries its own yearly CPE requirement.
Professionals must submit CPE for EACH active certification, for example:

  • CSA® → 15 CPE/year

  • CSS® → 20 CPE/year

  • CSI® → 20 CPE/year

  • CSM® → 30 CPE/year

  • CSD® → 30 CPE/year

You must upload CPE for every active certification individually through your CorpSecurity account.

3. Three-Year Certification Board Review

At the end of the 3-year cycle, the Certification Board reviews:

  • Annual AMF payment history

  • CPE submissions for each certification

  • Compliance with policies and ethics guidelines

Failure to comply may delay certificate reissuance until requirements are fulfilled.

4. Automatic Certificate Reissuance

Once approved, your certificate(s) are automatically reissued for another 3-year validity period, reflecting your ongoing compliance, professionalism, and commitment to global standards.