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PSCA Continuing Education
As a professional society, the Plan Sponsor Council of America (PSCA) recognizes the importance of the continuing educational development of its members. PSCA has a mandatory program of Continuing Education (CE) that affects all PSCA credentialed members (CPSP®).
CE requirements apply to all credentialed members, regardless of when the credential was awarded. Below is a brief FAQ with commonly asked questions. We strongly encourage all candidates and credentialed members to read PSCA's CE Policy.
Who Needs CE?
If you hold the CPSP® you are required to earn CE hours.
How many CE hours do I need?
To maintain your credential, you must earn twenty-four (24) CE hours every two (2) years. The CE requirement is waived for the calendar year the credential is earned, and may be reduced for the following year(s) depending on the current cycle. See below for an example and sample chart.
If you earned your designation in 2023 your requirement to earn CE in 2023 was zero (0). You will however need to earn/report 24 CE credits by December 31, 2025, to maintain your designation.
Sample Chart
| Year Credential Earned | CE Cycle | Credits Required in Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 - 2023 2024 - 2025 |
0 24 |
| 2024 | 2024 - 2025 2026 - 2027 |
12 24 |
| 2025 | 2024 - 2025 2026 - 2027 |
0 24 |
How many CE hours do I have now?
You can check your CE hours in your account here.
Do I have to earn my CE with PSCA?
Short answer, No. You can earn CE hours in a variety of ways, including third-parties outside of PSCA. You just need to tell us that you earned the hours; you can self-report your CE here.
Need Help with self-reporting your CE?
Watch our easy step-by-step video here. Or feel free to download our step-by-step guide here.
How can I earn CE hours?
The CPSP® Candidate Handbook outlines the areas for which you'll need CE in detail. Below is a simplified explanation:
| Domain | Credit Requirements | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Ethics | 2 credits | Fiduciary, Business Ethics |
| Relevant Topics | 16 credits |
Must satisfy one of the knowledge domains of the curriculum:
|
| Professional Development* | 6 credits | Finance, Human Resources, Benefits, Professional Skill Development, Volunteer Work, Authoring Content, Presenting Content for Relevant Topics CPE |
Throughout the year PSCA will offer webinars, virtual summits, webcasts, and more to help you earn your CE. Another great way to earn CE and network with colleagues is to attend the PSCA National Conference, typically held each year in the spring.
*Please Note: For purposes of fulfilling your Professional Development requirement, Relevant Topics can be earned in the place of Professional Development. Unless otherwise stated (like Ethics) All PSCA Webcasts in the Member Catalog offer PSCA Relevant Topics CE.
I am a current CPSP™ holder, are there additional resources for me?
Absolutely. Check out our CPSP® Credential Holders Page.
What happens if I don't earn enough CE?
If you don't earn sufficient CE credits during the CE cycle, PSCA will suspend your credential until you have completed the required CE credits in the 12 months prior to applying for reinstatement as a credentialed member. A separate reinstatement fee may apply.
I still have questions
Read through our comprehensive CE Policy or contact Customer Care.