Newly Updated! WorldatWork Recertification Program

You did it — your hard work and dedication earned a prestigious WorldatWork certification. But don’t let it lapse! 


Recertification is more than maintaining a credential — it's reinforcing your expertise, staying current in a dynamic field and demonstrating your ongoing commitment to excellence in Total Rewards, Compensation and Benefits.


WorldatWork’s recertification program is designed to utilize learning you’re already doing — like webinars, courses, and events — making it easier to stay certified. To maintain an active certification status, you must earn a total of 30 recertification credits (20 general recertification credits and 10 domain-specific recertification credits) every three years.  Please see below to view the many options available to earn recertification credits and keep your certification up to date.


Certification holders who do not recertify by the due date will be granted a one-year grace period. If you are not recertified by the end of the grace period, you will need to purchase and pass a recertification exam to receive active certification status again.

View My Recertification Status

Have questions about WorldatWork's updated Recertification program? Please visit our Recertification FAQ page and the Certification Handbook for additional details.



Recertification Opportunities 


There are many ways to maintain your WorldatWork certification — explore below to learn how you can stay certified while advancing your professional growth.  


Note: Credits earned through WorldatWork activities will be automatically applied to your recertification status and can be viewed on your Profile page. Credits earned outside of WorldatWork must be entered manually.

WorldatWork Volunteering Credits
Type
Credits Earned
WorldatWork Project - 4+ Hours of Work
Credits vary by Project
WorldatWork Board Member
3 credits / certification year*
WorldatWork Committee Member
3 credits / certification year*
WorldatWork Advisory Board Member
3 credits / certification year*
WorldatWork Surveys - Participation
1 credit / survey
See Volunteer Options
Volunteering Credits at Other Organizations
Type
Credits Earned
Serve as Officer or Committee Member
1 credit / year; up to 3 credits / certification year*

*Credit maximums are calculated on a certification year basis (not on a calendar year). Your certification year starts on the day you were certified and ends one year later.  There are three certification years within a recertification cycle.

Earn a Second Certification


Continue your professional success story. Obtaining an additional WorldatWork certification enhances your leadership, increases your professional expertise and expands your opportunities for career advancement. Plus, you’ll earn recertification credits with each course and exam while earning your next certification!


Take the next step to build on your success, earn an additional WorldatWork Certification. 



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