Continuing Education

Continuing Education FAQS

How can I meet my CEU requirements?
NAPS has approved many different ways you can obtain CEU credits, including independent study courses, NAPS annual conference, state and regional conferences & seminars, independent trainers and consultants, college courses, professional book/audiotape reviews and in-house training. All of these methods must be approved by NAPS to qualify for the continuing education compliance program.

What are the requirements?
The NAPS continuing education program requires that every three years from the date of certification you must meet 50 education hours (often referred to as contact hours) or 5.0 continuing education units (CEUs).

How is a CEU measured?
1 hour of staffing education equals .1 CEU; 10 hours of staffing education equals 1 hour. Therefore each certified professionals must have at least 50 hours of continuing education every three years.

How do I track my CEUs?
NAPS will provide you with a log sheet to record all CEUs. This is your responsibility. In order to keep your certification intact you must submit the log sheet every three years to NAPS headquarters, along with a $50 administrative fee. DO NOT send any backup materials to prove compliance, such as letters and certificates, unless these are requested by NAPS.

Does a seminar or training program have to be industry related to qualify for CEUs?
Programs should address either your professional or personal training needs as it relates to the staffing industry. They may either be grounded in industry subject matter or deal with personal issues such as time management and leadership development, which will help you grow as a professional. Programs that do not meet these guidelines will not qualify.

If I am dually-certified as a CPC and CTS how many CEUs must I acquire over three years?
Holders of both designations need to only acquire 5.0 CEUs or 50 continuing education hours.

Do I qualify for CEU credits if I am a trainer myself?
NAPS abides by the standards of the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) which limits CEUs to only those being trained. CEUs cannot be achieved by preparing or delivering training programs.

What if I am unable to comply with the CEU requirements every three years?
Unless there are extenuating circumstances, you may elect to retake the CPC or CTS exam at the full registration cost. If you should pass, your certification will be renewed for another three years.