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Certification Renewal

Property Certification Renewal

 

 

 

  • The NPMA Property Management certification credentials (CPPS®, CPPA®, and CPPM®) are valid for five years. 
  • It is important that all certificants stay current with the regulations, knowledge, and industry-leading practices that govern the asset/property management profession.
  • NPMA requires certificants to maintain competence through education, contributions to, and continued work in, the field of professional asset/property management. 
  • NPMA sends courtesy reminders to individuals who are certified via email when the certification renewal is due; however, it is the certificants responsibility to keep up with expiration dates and renewal requirements and notify NPMA of email address changes. 

 

What Level is Renewed?

Certified property professionals MUST renew ONLY the highest level of certification attained every 5 years. 

 

When is Renewal Due?

The best time to submit a certification renewal application and supporting documentation is 30 days prior to expiration date. The credential expiration date may be found on the certificate (CPPS®, CPPA® or CPPM®) received from NPMA, and in the certificant’s profile at www.npma.org/login.aspx 

 

The following allowances are offered by way of grace once the credential has expired:

· 30 days from the expiration date with no penalties or additional fees

· Up to 90 days from initial grace period (120 days from expiration date) with a late fee penalty (see chart  below)

· 121+ days from expiration, certificant will be required to retake the certification exam to maintain the credential

 

After 120 days the credential will expire, the certification may no longer be used, and retesting is the only option allowed to recertify. If you need to retest, do not pay the renewal application fee or complete the Certification Renewal Application. Exams can be purchased here: 

  

                                                     

 

What is the Cost for Renewal?

 

CPPS®/ CPPA®/ CPPM® Renewal Fee

(non-refundable)

                            NPMA

 Member Fee

Non-NPMA

Member Fee

Renewal Fee paid prior to renewal date and up to 30 days after. 

$75

$150
Late Renewal Fee paid 31 to 120 days after expiration date (includes late fee)                            $175                              $250

 

What are the Steps to Renew?

Step 1: Download Renewal Application Form* and gather information for renewal criteria:

  • For NPMA events, access the CEU certificate or transcript from your MyLearning Profile (download and save)
  • Obtain CEUs for non-NPMA qualifying criteria. If using CEUs from non-NPMA events for your renewal, you must first submit your request for approval here. A report will be emailed to you for all approved non-NPMA CEUs, which can then be submitted with your renewal application.    

  *Renewal Application form revised 2025

Step 2: Pay non-refundable Renewal Application fee. Click here for renewals paid prior to renewal date and up to 30 days after. For renewals paid 31 - 120 days after expiration date, click here. 

Step 3: Submit completed Renewal Application Form. All required documentation and signatures must be completed.                                                                                                              

When all steps have been completed, your renewal will be reviewed by the NPMA team. You will be notified by email once your renewal application has been reviewed.