Certification Renewal
Certified MPA professionals need to renew their certification every five years. To renew, alumni must:
- Show evidence of continued employment related to MPAs for most of the past five years
- Successfully complete one continuing education course at one of the accredited training institutions in the region (check our website later this year for details). These are “refresher” courses that are meant to keep professionals current on the coastal management profession and its practice. The topics are shaped by myriad influences such as the state of global warming, international conventions, new tools and techniques introduced to the practice, and new experience learned from the ever-increasing practice of integrated coastal management (ICM) in coastal countries around the world.
- Updated CV highlighting employment changes and job responsibilities, training, awards, contact information
- Signed ethics statement
- Participate in at least one online discussion forum with fellow certified MPA professionals
- Participate in telephone interview with assessor to discuss job-related performance and all of the above*
*This may also include, for those interested in enrolling in a higher level certification, a discussion of eligibility and/or additional professional development necessary to prepare for eligibility.
By renewing his/her certification, the MPA-PRO earns the right to continue using the MPA-PRO title, logos and website resources. This identifies the individual as a professional who has stayed current in the knowledge, skills, and practice required of an effective and professional coastal manager.
