RECERTIFICATION & CPD

RECERTIFICATION & CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

At GSMR, we recognize that professional competence must be maintained and enhanced after initial certification. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a core requirement for maintaining GSMR certifications, ensuring certified individuals remain current in knowledge, skills, and professional practice. To maintain certification and uphold industry standards, all GSMR-certified professionals are required to engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities throughout their certification cycle.

What is CPD?

Continuing Professional Development refers to the process of tracking and documenting the skills, knowledge, and experience gained both formally and informally, beyond initial certification.

CPD ensures that certified individuals:

Stay current with evolving industry practices
Maintain and improve their technical competence
Uphold the integrity and credibility of GSMR certifications

Why CPD matters?

Supports professional growth and lifelong learning
Maintains the credibility and relevance of GSMR-certified professionals
Upholds international certification standards (ISO/IEC 17024:2012)

CPD Requirements

Complete a minimum of 75 CPD hours over a three-year certification cycle.
CPD activities must relate to the domains outlined in the GSMR Body of Knowledge (BoK).
CPD activities may include:
- Professional training courses or workshops
- Attendance at conferences or technical seminars
- Publishing articles, white papers, or case studies
- Active participation in professional committees
- Formal academic education

Certified individuals who fail to meet CPD requirements by their certification expiration date (plus a 90-day grace period) must retake the certification exam to maintain certified status.

Examples of Accepted CPD Hours

Category	Examples	Claimable Hours
Education	Attending approved courses, seminars, or workshops	5 hours/day (Max 15 hours)
Work Experience	Full-time employment in maintenance, reliability, and asset management	8 hours/year (Max 24 hours)
Event Participation	Attending GSMR-hosted conferences (e.g., MAINTCON)	8 hours/event
Service to the Profession	Volunteering on GSMR committees or partner projects	10 hours
Publishing and Presentations	Publishing articles or presenting technical papers	5 hours/activity (Max 10 hours)
MARC Exam Question Development	Contributing exam questions to the MARC databank	2 hours/question (Max 5 questions)
Awards & Recognition	Receiving awards such as GSMR Excellence Award	10 hours

Tracking and Verifying CPD Activities

Candidates must maintain detailed records of CPD activities.
Documentation (e.g., certificates, attendance proofs, publications) must be submitted during recertification.
GSMR may conduct audits of CPD submissions.
Failure to meet CPD requirements may result in certification suspension or revocation.

Recertification Reminders

Certified individuals will receive email reminders one year and six months before certification expiration.
CPD records must be submitted with the recertification application along with applicable fees.

For questions regarding CPD activities or documentation, contact the Certification Administrator: Jennifer.joseph@gsmrgulf.org