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If I took an Infinity Specialist Accreditation course and exam prior to 31 January 2021, will my valid certification be extended? 

No, the extension program will start on 31 January 2021 and go forward.  No retroactive extensions will be awarded.

I took an Infinity Specialist Accreditation (ISA) course over 2 years ago and it has now expired.  Can I take that ISA again to extend my current certification? 

Yes as long as the ISA exam is passed after our new certification model start date on 31 January 2021.

I passed one Infinity Specialist Accreditation (ISA) to get the 1-year extension on my CCSA/CCSE/CCSM, can I retake that ISA? 

The Infinity Specialist Accreditations are valid for 2 years.  If you take the same exam within that 2 years, it will not be credited to extend your certification.  You should take a different ISA as long as it is valid.  If the ISA has expired, you may take it again to get an extension.

I’ve passed the CCSA exam, what are my next steps to maintain an Active certification status? 

Option 1 – You may extend the CCSA certification while the certification is still valid by passing an Infinity Specialist Accreditation exam for a 1-year extension (You may do this 2 times with a valid CCSA)

Option 2 – You may proceed to the CCSE to continue in the certification path.

This will not extend the CCSA.

Option 3 – You may retake and pass the CCSA exam for another 2-year extension.

I have a CCSA and have passed 2 Infinity Specialist Accreditations to extend my certification for an additional 2 years.  Can I take a 3rd for another 1-year extension?

No, 2 years is the longest extension.  You may recertify by passing the CCSA again for another 2 year certification.

My CCSA has expired.  Can I still extend the certification for 1 year by taking an Infinity Specialist Accreditation?

Extensions are only awarded on valid certifications.  It is important to be aware of certification expiration dates.

Recertify your CCSA by passing the CCSA certification exam again.

You are still eligible to take the CCSE to advance in the certification path if your CCSA is expired.

Where can I go to check on the expiration date of my certifications?

1. Login to the User Center

2. Click “MY CHECK POINT”

3. Click “My Certifications” under the “My Info” option to see a list of your certifications and their expiration dates.

Note: Starting at 60 days before a core certification expires, our system will notify you by email several times on a regular interval to remind you of your expiring certification. 

I passed one Infinity Specialist Accreditation (ISA) to get the 1-year extension added to my CCSA and now the CCSA has since expired.  If I pass an ISA exam now, will my CCSA be extended?  

No, you will need to pass the CCSA again to get recertified.  Extensions are only awarded on valid certifications.

I have a valid R80 CCSE, what are my next steps to maintain an Active certification status?

Option 1 – You may extend the CCSE certification while the certification is still valid by passing one Infinity Specialist Accreditation (ISA) exam for a 1-year extension (You may do this one time for a 1-year extension on a valid CCSE)

Passing a second ISA exam will award you the CCSM certification.

Option 2 – You may retake the CCSE for another 2-year extension.

I received the CCSM after getting my second Infinity Specialist Accreditation while CCSE certified.  How long will the CCSM be valid?

The CCSM certification will be valid 2 years.

My CCSE has expired.  Can I still extend the certification for 1 year by taking an Infinity Specialist Accreditation?

Extensions are only awarded on valid certifications. It is important to be aware of certification expiration dates.

Recertify your CCSE by retaking and passing the CCSE exam.

I had the 1-year extension added to my CCSE but not my CCSE has expired.  Will I still get the CCSM if I take another Infinity Specialist Accreditation?

No, extensions are only awarded on valid certifications. You will need to recertify your CCSE again and pass 2 more Infinity Specialist Accreditations to attain CCSM status.

I have a valid R80 CCSM, what are my next steps to maintain an Active certification status?

You may extend the CCSM certification while the certification is still valid by passing one Infinity Specialist Accreditation (ISA) exam for a 1-year extension (You may do this one time for a 1-year extension on a valid CCSM)

Passing a second ISA exam will award you the CCSM Elite certification.

I received the CCSM Elite certification after getting my second Infinity Specialist Accreditation while CCSM certified.  How long will the CCSM Elite be valid?

The CCSM Elite certification will be valid 2 years.

The CCSM Elite can be extended once for 1 year by passing another Infinity Specialist Accreditation. (A recertification path for the CCSM Elite will be announced at a later date)

My CCSM has expired.  Can I still extend the certification for 1 year by taking an Infinity Specialist Accreditation?

Extensions are only awarded on valid certifications. It is important to be aware of certification expiration dates.

Recertify on the CCSM exam until we retire the CCSM exam on 31-March-2021.  After the CCSM exam is retired the path to CCSM status will be through a valid CCSE.

I have a valid CCSM Elite, CCSM or CCSE.  Do I need to maintain the lower certification(s)? 

Your goal is to maintain your highest certification or progress to the next level. You are not required to recertify on the lower certifications.  You will only recertify on a lower certification if you allow your highest level of certification to expire.