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DES RECERTIFICATION
DES Recertification is required every two years due to the rapidly changing nature of technology, virtual and digital events.
An active Digital Event Strategist certification shows industry peers, customers, and employers your continued commitment to staying ahead of the latest trends and continuing to grow as an events professional in the face of massive change in our industry.
Recertifying will also allow you to access and share your active certificate with your network, using the Sertifier verification platform.
Don’t lose your standing in the distinguished DES community—recertify today!
Check your certification status with Sertifier
Requirements
- 10 educational clock hours
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- Relevant to the planning/production of virtual or hybrid events
- Outside your own work experience
- Completed since your graduation or last recertification
- $150 USD Recertification fee
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- You’ll be prompted to submit payment following approval of your submission (1-2 business days).
Instructions
PCMA Activities
PCMA offers a variety of relevant, timely educational content that is eligible for CE credit. These include sessions at our signature events like Convening Leaders and EduCon, online courses, webinars, or content in the Event Leadership Institute Knowledge Hub.
Your CE transcript can be located in one of 2 places: in your PCMA Account drop-down menu once you’ve signed in as shown below
OR in your Event Leadership Institute account under My Transcripts.
Non-PCMA Activities
If you’re submitting educational webinars, events, or activities that are not hosted or affiliated with PCMA, you can still receive CE credits towards your recertification by manually completing the Recertification Submission Form.
- Download and complete the Recertification Submission Form, which includes the following:
- Providing organization’s name
- Date of event
- Location
- Length of time of the event
- Clock hours earned
- Session title
- Session description
- Upload the Recertification Submission Form and one additional supplemental document showing either a registration confirmation or a payment receipt after completing the form below.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
After you submit your application, you can expect to hear back from us within 1-2 business days regarding its status. If it is approved, you will receive an email prompting you to submit the above-mentioned recertification fee, after which you will receive your updated credentials via Sertifier within another 1-2 business days. If it is not approved, further instructions will be provided.
After the 2 year deadline has passed, your DES certificate is no longer active. We encourage you to follow our recertification reminder emails, stay on time, and maintain your knowledge base within the industry. If you have not recertified within 6 months of your recertification deadline, you will be required to register for and re-take the DES course to have your certificate reinstated.
It’s recommended that you submit your application 1 week before your deadline to allow time for the approval process.
If you have questions about whether or not certain educational webinars or activities will qualify for your recertification submission, email us at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.