U.S. Qualification Standards

The U.S. Qualification Standards were revised effective Jan. 1, 2022 to broaden their scope and strengthen the CE requirements. The standards were developed by the Academy Committee on Qualifications and approved by the Board of Directors.

U.S. Qualification Standards
(in effect as of Jan. 1, 2022)

FAQs about the revised U.S. Qualification Standards

“Which CE Requirements Apply to Me?” Infographic
(March 2022)

Submitting Additional Questions
(use the online form to submit your additional questions about the U.S. Qualification Standards)

History of U.S. Qualification Standards

U.S. Qualification Standards
(in effect from Jan. 1, 2008, through Dec. 31, 2021)

Read Responses to the 2013 Request for Comments on the U.S. Qualifications Standards
(August 2013)

The pre-2008 standards
(in effect through Dec. 31, 2007)