CFEs must recertify every 3 years in order to keep the CFE designation. The renewal cycle runs on a February 1-February 1 schedule. Ex: if you were first certified Feb. 1, 2021, your first renewal would be due by Feb. 1, 2024.
The requirements for recertification are as follows:
- Experience credits (accumulated each year past your certification) - 300
- Education credits - 400
- Participation credits - 500
- Total: 1200 credits
