How and When to Recertify

You must be a current/active member of SGMP in order to recertify, and you must earn 15 SGMP-approved education Contact Hours for recertification within three (3) years of your initial certification or recertification. The recertification process includes completing the recertification form, paying the current recertification fee, and documented completion of required contact hours, as listed below.

Eligibility is based on an application with five (5) areas of focus:

1. Contact Hours at SGMP National or Chapter meetings/events – Fulfilling SGMP-approved education Contact Hours related to the core competencies within the past three (3) years. You may fulfill all fifteen (15) Contact Hours via this method.
2. National and Chapter webinar attendance and viewing is eligible for one (1) Contact Hour per hour of instruction. Please keep any and all emails and/or certificates you receive that indicate your participation.
3. Viewing pre-recorded sessions in SGMP’s online learning catalog is eligible for one (1) Contact Hour per hour of instruction.
4. Activities within SGMP – Contact Hours, as noted, can be received by professional engagement in any of the following ways:

• 1 recertification point (equivalent to one (1) Contact Hour) per year per cycle - Writing one published article in a 12-month period that is published in Government Connections magazine (up to 3 points possible per cycle).
• 1 recertification point (equivalent to one (1) Contact Hour) per year per cycle – Actively serving on a national committee or taskforce.
• 1 recertification point (equivalent to one (1) Contact Hour) per year per cycle - Serving as a member of a chapter board.
• 3 recertification points (equivalent to three (3) Contact Hours) per year per cycle - Serving as a member of the national board or Gilmer Institute of Learning.
• 2-4 recertification points (equivalent to two-four (2-4) Contact Hours) per course – Developing content and recording a one-hour (1) on-demand video for a micro-credential course.

2 recertification points (equivalent to two (2) Contact Hours) for producing a Fundamentals course.

3 recertification points (equivalent to two (2) Contact Hours) for producing an Advanced course.

4 recertification points (equivalent to two (2) Contact Hours) for producing an Expert course. f. 3 recertification points (equivalent to three (3) Contact Hours) per year per cycle – In lieu of accepting payment for presentation of an educational session at the National Education Conference.

There is a 30-day grace period from the expiration date on your CGMP certificate. After 30 days, you must re-take the CGMP class and exam. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. Email [email protected] to apply for an exception. Learn how to view your transcript and track hours in the SGMP learning portal at https://www.sgmp.org/online-learning-faq.  

Standard Re-Certification

Every 3 years, CGMPs must demonstrate completion of a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education and pay a $100 fee to remain certified.

Alternative Re-Certification

If you are unable to complete the required 15 hour of continuing education, you may opt to undergo the alternative recertification program for a fee of $250. This fee covers a self-study program, including the current CGMP manual and slides, and one attempt at the CGMP examination. This option is available only to those within 30 days of the expiration date of a current CGMP. 

Emeritus status is an honorary status SGMP bestows on those who have been actively certified and then retire from the field. This allows you to keep your designation although you are no longer working in the government meetings industry. Emeritus status has no expiration date.

Retired CGMPs may qualify to receive Emeritus status if they meet all of the following requirements:

• Are at least 55 years of age
• Retired from full-time employment in the government meetings industry (e.g., you cannot work more than 20 hours per week for compensation)
• Are not eligible to be a member in any other category (e.g. government or contract planner or supplier member)
• Maintain an SGMP membership as a retired member
• Maintained an active CGMP certification through the date of retirement

Your Emeritus application must include:

• CGMP re-certification application
• Proof of age (e.g., government-issued ID)
• The date you retired and from what position
• Contact information from your last employer (SGMP reserves the right to contact former employers to verify your retirement)
• Payment of the $100 emeritus fee.

Apply for Emeritus Status