Renewing Your ESA Certification

All ESA Certifications are valid for a period of 24 months following the completion of a course of study. Certification is maintained through attendance at industry-related continuing education activities. Maintaining certifications requires certificate holders to earn 24 continuing education units (CEU) hours — the equivalent of 24 classroom hours each renewal cycle.

At the time of renewal, complete this online certification renewal form and report continuing education activities on the CEU submission form. 

No backup documentation is required at the time of renewal.

All certification holders are subject to a random audit. If you are audited, you will receive notification from ESA within 60 days of receipt of renewal to send all requested CEU documentation for review.

It is the responsibility of each certification holder to maintain records documenting qualified continuing education credits.

• ESA National Training School courses
• College/university/trade school courses
• Training sessions, educational workshops, or seminars
• Industry-related events/expos
• Online/distance-learning courses
• Job safety training
• Work experience verification
• Teaching and ESA course design/development work
• Active ESA committee/task force service
• Electronic security and life safety certifications

Persons who do not maintain their certification shall lose the privilege of using this designation. A certification is considered lapsed once the expiry date has passed. Lapsed certifications may be renewed as follows:

LAPSED LESS THAN 24 MONTHS:

Individuals will be required to submit 24 CEUs (or 24 classroom hours) and pay a late fee in addition to the standard renewal fee for the lapsed certification.

LAPSED MORE THAN 24 MONTHS:

The certification may not be renewed until the primary course and exam leading to certification are retaken. Those wishing to attain another ESA certification must have their current certification in good standing.