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.
View a recertification credit opportunities guide
Here is an example of how easy it is to earn your recertification credits over a 2-year period:
Professional Development
Attend International Conference in year 1 = 20 credits
Attend two chapter meetings = 10 credits
Leadership
Serve as National Awards Judge one time = 5 credits
Volunteer with a TDM related organization outside of ACT = 10 credits
Write an article for Connections Newsletter = 10 credits
Post 5 discussion topics on Connect = 5 credits
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, Spring Into TDM events, International Conferences, and ACT's TDM Forums 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
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Industry Leadership - 30 Credits Required |
Credits/Item/Cycle |
| ACT National Board of Directors, CBOT, or Center for TDM | 20/40 |
| Chapter Board - Officer Role (President, VP, Secretary, or Treasurer) | 20/40 |
| ACT National Board Committee or Council - Officer Role | 20/40 |
| Write/Co-author authorized study material for certification exam – topic and final content must be approved by CBOT | 20/40 |
| Chapter Board of Directors (not an officer) | 15/30 |
| Council Committee Chair (Research, Programming, etc) | 15/30 |
| ACT National Board Committee (not an officer) | 15/30 |
| CBOT Committee Member (not an officer) | 15/30 |
| Conduct an approved certification workshop or training course | 15/30 |
| Mentor an ACT member | 15/30 |
| ACT National event planning committee for a conference or event | 10/20 |
| Author an article for ACT’s Connections Newsletter or Public Policy Newsletter | 10/30 |
| Meet with members of Congress or their staff to advocate for support of TDM | 10/20 |
| Meet with legislative representatives in your state to advocate for support of TDM | 10/10 |
| Chapter event planning committee | 10/20 |
| Judge or reviewer for ACT conference sessions or awards | 5/30 |
| Volunteer as a Conference Buddy | 5/10 |
| Publish an article/opinion piece/letter to the editor on TDM | 5/10 |
| Participate in a TDM organization other than ACT | 5/10 |
| Participate in a TDM-CP survey | 5/10 |
| Post a new discussion topic on Connect | 1/10 |
| Professional Development - 30 Credits Required | Credits/Item/Cycle |
| Attend at ACT International Conference | 20/40 |
| ImpACT! Leadership program Roundtable Speaker | 10/20 |
| Attend ACT TDM Forum | 15/30 |
| Attend Spring into TDM event | 15/30 |
| Conduct and publish original research endorsed by ACT or the Center for TDM | 15/30 |
| Graduation from ImpACT! Leadership program | 15/15 |
| Attend an approved certification workshop or training course | 10/30 |
| Attend at ACT-sponsored policy event or fly-in | 10/20 |
| Attend workshop at ACT International Conference | 10/20 |
| Conference Speaker or Presenter | 10/20 |
| Publish a case study or fact sheet for on the ACT website | 5/10 |
| Chapter Event Attendance | 5/20 |
| Attendance at an approved professional event or training outside of ACT (must receive approval in advance of attendance) | 5/10 |
| TDM related academic course from an accredited institution. Courses should be submitted for approval prior to taking to ensure acceptance | 5/10 |
| Receive an ACT National Award | 5/10 |
| Chapter Meeting Attendance | 2/20 |
| Council Meeting Attendance | 2/20 |
| ACT Webinar Attendance | 1/20 |