TDM-CP Recertification

Once you earn your TDM-CP credential, its valid for 2 years.  To keep your credential active, you must earn and submit 60 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) during that time. 

Here's how you can stay on track:

Step 1: Understanding Recertification Requirements 
  • You are required to earn 60 CECs every two-years.
    • 30 in Industry Leadership
    • 30 in Professional Development
  • CECs must be earned within your certification period. 
  • All CECs must be documented using Prolydian, and the CBOT highly recommends tracking your CECs regularly and keeping your Prolydian account up to date.

View TDM-CP Recertification Credit Opportunities Guide

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Step 2: Know What Activities Qualify for CECs

You can earn CECs from: 

  • ACT Sponsored Activities (webinars, conferences, chapter events, council meetings)
  • Professional Development (non-ACT events with prior approval, university/college courses)
  • Leadership & Mentoring (serving on an ACT committee or leadership role, mentoring others)
  • Presenting or Publishing (speaking at an ACT event, writing articles or Connect posts)

Here is an example of how easy it is to earn your recertification credits over a 2-year period:

Professional Development

Attend International Conference = 20 credits

Attend two chapter meetings = 10 credits

Leadership

Serve as National Awards Judge one time = 5 credits

Volunteer to help plan a chapter event = 10 credits

Write article for Connections Newsletter = 10 credits

Post 5 discussion topics on Connect = 5 credits

Submit TDM-CP Credits

Step 3: Track Your CECs
  • Keep a personal log of your CEC activities (title, date, provider, duration) or use the TDM-CP Credit Plan below to identify opportunities to achieve your credits.
  • Your Member Compass includes tracking for many Professional Development and some Leadership Credits
  • Maintain proof of participation (certificates, agendas, e-mail confirmations, etc)
  • ACT may audit CEC submissions

Step 4: Submit CECs as You Earn Them
  • Submit CEC documentation regularly.  
  • Don't feel that you need to submit every activity - it only takes 30 credits under each category. Once you have earned them, you are all set to recertify starting 90-days out from your renewal date.
  • You'll receive a reminder e-mail from ACT when it is time to renew.

Step 5: Use ACT Tools & Reminders
  • Each quarter, an e-mail will go out to TDM-CPs noting upcoming credit opportunities
  • Regularly login to your Prolydian account to check your status.
For detailed information on recertification, please see the TDM-CP Candidate Handbook.

Build your Continuing Education Credit Plan

Add the activities you're planning (or have already done) and watch your progress toward recertification. Per-cycle maximums are applied automatically. Not sure where to start? .  The list below is not a complete list of credit opportunities, to review the entire list and submit your credits, login to your TDM-CP account via Prolydian. 

LEADACT National Board of Directors, CBOT, or Center for TDM
20 credits each · up to 40 per cycle
0
LEADChapter Board officer (President, VP, Secretary, or Treasurer)
20 credits each · up to 40 per cycle
0
LEADACT National Board Committee or Council officer
20 credits each · up to 40 per cycle
0
LEADWrite/co-author authorized certification exam study material (CBOT-approved)
20 credits each · up to 40 per cycle
0
LEADChapter Board of Directors (not an officer)
15 credits each · up to 30 per cycle
0
LEADCouncil Committee Chair (Research, Programming, etc.)
15 credits each · up to 30 per cycle
0
LEADACT National Board Committee (not an officer)
15 credits each · up to 30 per cycle
0
LEADCBOT Committee member (not an officer)
15 credits each · up to 30 per cycle
0
LEADConduct an approved certification workshop or training course
15 credits each · up to 30 per cycle
0
LEADMentor an ACT member
15 credits each · up to 30 per cycle
0
LEADACT National event planning committee
10 credits each · up to 20 per cycle
0
LEADAuthor an article for Connections or the Public Policy Newsletter
10 credits each · up to 30 per cycle
0
LEADMeet with members of Congress or their staff to advocate for TDM
10 credits each · up to 20 per cycle
0
LEADMeet with state legislators to advocate for TDM
10 credits each · up to 10 per cycle
0
LEADChapter event planning committee
10 credits each · up to 20 per cycle
0
LEADJudge or reviewer for ACT conference sessions or awards
5 credits each · up to 30 per cycle
0
LEADVolunteer as a Conference Buddy
5 credits each · up to 10 per cycle
0
LEADPublish an article, op-ed, or letter to the editor on TDM
5 credits each · up to 10 per cycle
0
LEADLeadership in a TDM organization other than ACT
5 credits each · up to 10 per cycle
0
LEADParticipate in a TDM-CP survey
5 credits each · up to 10 per cycle
0
LEADContribute to TDM Tidbits
2 credits each · up to 10 per cycle
0
LEADPost a new discussion topic on Connect
1 credit each · up to 10 per cycle
0
PDAttend the ACT International Conference
20 credits each · up to 40 per cycle
0
PDImpACT! Leadership Program roundtable speaker
10 credits each · up to 20 per cycle
0
PDAttend the ACT TDM Forum
15 credits each · up to 30 per cycle
0
PDAttend Spring into TDM
15 credits each · up to 30 per cycle
0
PDConduct and publish original research endorsed by ACT or the Center for TDM
15 credits each · up to 30 per cycle
0
PDGraduate from the ImpACT! Leadership Program
15 credits each · up to 15 per cycle
0
PDAttend an approved certification workshop or training course
10 credits each · up to 30 per cycle
0
PDAttend an ACT-sponsored policy event or fly-in
10 credits each · up to 20 per cycle
0
PDAttend a workshop at the ACT International Conference
10 credits each · up to 20 per cycle
0
PDConference speaker or presenter
10 credits each · up to 20 per cycle
0
PDPublish a case study or fact sheet on the ACT website
5 credits each · up to 10 per cycle
0
PDChapter event attendance
5 credits each · up to 20 per cycle
0
PDApproved professional event or training outside ACT (pre-approval required)
5 credits each · up to 10 per cycle
0
PDTDM-related academic course from an accredited institution (pre-approval recommended)
5 credits each · up to 10 per cycle
0
PDReceive an ACT National Award
5 credits each · up to 10 per cycle
0
PDProfessional certification other than TDM-CP
3 credits each · up to 6 per cycle
0
PDChapter meeting attendance
2 credits each · up to 20 per cycle
0
PDACT Book Club participation
2 credits each · up to 12 per cycle
0
PDCouncil meeting attendance
2 credits each · up to 20 per cycle
0
PDACT webinar attendance
1 credit each · up to 20 per cycle
0