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2-YEAR VALIDITY PERIOD

• All approved NIGP-CPP applications are valid for two years from the approval date.
   
• Candidates must successfully complete all exam requirements within the two-year application validity period.
   
• Candidates may attempt each Exam Module three times during the two-year application validity period.
   
• If the exam requirements are not completed within the two-year application validity period, the application is no longer valid and the candidate must reapply.

2-YEAR EXPIRATION

If all exam requirements are not completed within the two-year application validity period, the individual will need to reapply for NIGP-CPP Certification.

To reapply after the two-year expiration date: 

• The individual is required to complete a new online application,
• Upload all required documents 
• Provide all employment experience and employment verifier details (Pathways A – E) 
• Remit the non-refundable $150 application fee.
• Additionally, all exam requirements would have to be completed during the new two-year application period.
• No exam results from a previous application period will carry over to a new application period.

Questions

For questions about your application expiration date or other NIGP-CPP inquiries, please contact the NIGP-CPP Team at certification@nigp.org.