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PeopleCert have recently announced a new recertification and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program. Effective immediately all of their Best Practice Qualifications have a 3 year recertification requirement.
Where can I find my renewal date?
Which certifications have a renew-by date?
All PeopleCert Global Best Practice certification have a suggested “renew by” date that is within three years of the original certification date.
Will the 3-year re-certification apply to ITIL® v3 products, e.g. ITIL OSA, ITIL Expert?
Certification renewal requirements do not apply to ITIL® v3 certifications.
Can I renew a PeopleCert certifications by simply taking another PeopleCert certification?
To renew a certification, you must choose options within the same product suite. An ITIL® 4 certification will not be renewed by obtaining a PRINCE2® certification, but could be renewed by taking any other ITIL 4® certification, such as ITIL® 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver and Support.
Product suites are as follows:
Do I have to retake all of my ITIL® 4 Managing Professional exams to keep my Managing Professional designation?
What happens if I do not renew my certification?
If you do not renew your certification you will still be included on the Successful Candidates Register (SCR) and the Candidate Verification Service, but a note will be added to their record to indicate that your certification needs to be renewed to align with current certification requirements.
| Certification Scenario | Upskill to Recertify | Retake to Retain | Global Knowledge Offer |
| Currently have just the one certification | Take another certification from the same family. Gaining and additional qualification and recertifying at the same time. Example: Have ITIL Foundation but takes ITIL CDS. | You could retake the same exam but will probably need a refresher on the content. | We are offering Refresher/Recertification courses for ITIL and PRINCE2 Foundationas well as the new Practice Manager Role Options. We can also provide a number of elearning courses that will help with exam revision. |
| Multiple Certifications in the same Product Family | By taking another course from the same product family it would be possible to recertify all certifications held within that family. Example: Hold ITIL Foundation and Managing Professional. By taking a ITIL Specialist or Strategic Exam all would be recertified. | You could retake the same exam but will probably need a refresher on the content. | Speak to one of our training experts to ensure you follow the right learning journey for your requirements as you will likely have a number of options available to you. |