Recertification
As the TDM industry continues to develop and evolve, a TDM professional is expected to keep up to date with the latest policies and practices, and to contribute to the advancement of the industry through knowledge sharing and leadership.
To maintain and renew certification, a TDM-CP must earn a minimum number of Continuing Education Credits (CECs) per 2-year period:
- In the Industry Leadership Category, a minimum of 30 credits per 2-year period is required. As an example, serving on an ACT Chapter Board for the full 2-year period is equivalent to meeting the criteria. When serving in roles that do not cover the entire 2-year period, credits will be awarded based on their monthly incremental value that is applicable to the period.
- In the Professional Development Category, a minimum of 30 credits per 2-year period is required. As an example, attending the ACT International Conference each year is equivalent to meeting the criteria.
There are many options for TDM-CPs to earn their recertification credits. You can review the list of available opportunities below, which include self-directed learning, conference attendance, participation in chapter/council meetings, and volunteering within ACT and other activities.
All ACT-sponsored webinars held since the date you received certification are eligible for credit as detailed in the TDM-CP Candidate Handbook. As well, the virtual Emerging Mobility Summit in March 2020, the virtual International Conference in July 2020, the virtual TDM Forum in November 2020, and the virtual Future of Commuting Summit in April 2021, all qualify for credit in accordance with the points allowed in the Handbook. In addition, participation in any previous ImpACT! Leadership program is eligible for recertification.
You can view information on webinars and conferences that you have registered for by logging in to your profile on the ACT website.
Available Credit Opportunities
Industry Leadership - 30 Credits Require |
Credits/Item/Year |
Serve as an elected/appointed member of the ACT Board of Directors, CBOT, or Center for TDM | 20 |
Serve as an officer for an ACT Chapter Board (President, VP, Secretary, or Treasurer) | 20 |
Serve on an ACT Chapter Board (not an officer) | 15 |
Serve as a Chair, Vice Chair, or Secretary for an ACT Council or National Board Committee | 20 |
Serve as a Council Commitee Chair (Research, Programming, etc) | 15 |
Serve as an appointed member of an ACT National Board Committee (not an officer) | 10 |
Serve as a member of a national planning committee for an ACT conference or event | 10 |
Serve as a member of a local or regional planning committee for an ACT conference or event | 5 |
Serve as a mentor in ACT’s Peer Advisory Leaders (PALs) program | 15 |
Serve as a mentee in ACT’s Peer Advisory Leaders (PALs) program | 10 |
Serve as a judge or reviewer for ACT conference session proposals or awards | 5 |
Volunteer as a Conference Buddy | 5 |
Serve on exam development committee as an item writer | 15 |
Write an article or thought piece that is published in ACT’s Connections Newsletter or Public Policy Newsletter | 10 |
Meet with members of Congress or Congressional staff to advocate for support of TDM | 10 |
Meet with legislative representatives in your State to advocate for support of TDM | 10 |
Have an article/opinion piece/letter to the editor of newspapers and other industry newsletter published on the value, impacts, or benefits of TDM programs or policies | 5 |
Conduct an approved certification workshop or training course | 15 |
Write/Co-author authorized study material for certification exam – topic and final content must be approved by CBOT | 20 |
Actively volunteer in a local, regional, or state TDM organization other than ACT | 5 |
Professional Development - 30 Credits Required | Credits/Item/Year |
Attend at ACT International Conference | 20 |
Attend at ACT TDM Forum or Future of Commuting Summit | 15 |
Attend at ACT-sponsored policy event or fly-in | 10 |
Attend ACT Chapter Meeting | 2 |
Attend ACT Chapter Event | 5 |
Attend ACT Council Meeting | 2 |
Attend pre-conference workshop at ACT International Conference | 10 |
Attend an approved certification workshop or training course | 1-15 |
Graduation from ImpACT! Leadership program or Leadership Academy | 15 |
ImpACT! Leadership program Instructor | 20 |
Receive an ACT National Award | 5 |
Attend at ACT-hosted webinar | 1 (10 max) |
Conduct and publish original research endorsed by ACT or the Center for TDM | 15 |
Write and publish a case study or fact sheet for publication on the ACT website | 5 (10 max) |
Present at an ACT conference, summit, forum or webinar | 10 (20 max) |
Attend at a professional event hosted by an ACT Chapter | 5 (10 max) |
Attendance at an approved professional event or training outside of ACT | 5 (10 max) |
Participate in an academic course from an accredited institution directly related to the field of TDM . Courses should be submitted for approval prior to taking to ensure acceptance | 5 (10 max) |