Understanding the RU to CEH Conversion
On April 1, 2026, SCTE replaced Recertification Units (RUs) with Continuing Education Hours (CEHs). Learn what changed, how existing RU credits were converted and what, if anything, you need to do.
What's Changing With Recertification
SCTE is simplifying the recertification process. Here’s what you need to know:
Continuing Education Hours (CEH) Replace Recertification Units (RU)
CEH uses a simple 1:1 ratio — one hour of training or professional development earns one CEH toward recertification. No conversions, no complicated formulas.
One Consistent Requirement Across All Certifications
All SCTE Professional and Specialist Certifications now require 36 CEH earned within a three-year period — replacing the required 12 RUs for most certifications, and 21 RUs for DVEP, DEP and IPEP.
Three Clear Categories for Earning Credit
Recertification credit now falls into three straightforward categories — Training, Conferences and Certifications — each with a specific credit value. This makes it easier to identify which professional development activities qualify and exactly how much credit each one earns.
Updated Recertification Window
The recertification window opens six months before your certification expires and closes on the expiration date itself — removing the previous 12-month post-expiration grace period.
How RUs Convert to CEHs
SCTE has consolidated approximately 15 legacy credit categories into three CEH categories. Because similar activities previously carried different RU values, conversions are not based on a single fixed ratio for each credit type. Your SCTE transcript was automatically updated on April 1, 2026 to reflect your new CEH balance using this standardized structure.
All converted credits were maintained or increased in value under the new system. Certain legacy activities, such as membership and committee participation, no longer qualify for credit going forward.
Professional Training
Now earns 1 CEH per hour of live instruction
Activity |
Old RU Value |
CEH Value |
|
|---|---|---|---|
ActivityChapter training attendance |
Old RU Value0.5 RU per half day |
Old RU Value
$
|
CEH Value1 CEH per hourLive. instuctor-led only |
ActivityLiveLearning webinar attendance |
Old RU Value1 RU per 8 webinars |
Old RU Value
$
|
CEH Value1 CEH per hourLive. instuctor-led only |
ActivityTechnical industry traininge.g. Corning CFTT |
Old RU Value1 RU per day |
Old RU Value
$
|
CEH Value1 CEH per hourLive. instuctor-led only |
ActivitySCTE online course |
Old RU ValueBased on course |
Old RU Value
$
|
CEH Value4 × RU valueSelf-paced; defined per course |
Professional Conferences
Now earns 6 CEHs per conference
Activity |
Old RU Value |
CEH Value |
|
|---|---|---|---|
ActivitySCTE TechExpo — floor / full conference pass |
Old RU Value1 / 3 RUs per year |
Old RU Value
$
|
CEH Value6 CEHs |
ActivityChapter Cable Games, Cable Games or IP Challenge Games National Contestant |
Old RU Value2 RUs per year |
Old RU Value
$
|
CEH Value6 CEHs |
ActivityChapter Leadership Conference (CLC) attendance |
Old RU Value2 RUs per year |
Old RU Value
$
|
CEH Value6 CEHs |
ActivityChapter Vendor Day with technical workshops |
Old RU Value1 RU per day |
Old RU Value
$
|
CEH Value6 CEHs |
ActivityChapter Vendor Day attendance only |
Old RU Value0.5 RU per day |
Old RU Value
$
|
CEH Value6 CEHs |
ActivitySpeaking or presenting a technical paper at chapter / local conference or national / regional conference |
Old RU Value2 RUs per presentation |
Old RU Value
$
|
CEH Value6 CEHs |
Professional Certifications
Now earns 12 CEHs per certification
Activity |
Old RU Value |
CEH Value |
|
|---|---|---|---|
ActivityPass another SCTE certification exam |
Old RU Value4 RUs per exam |
Old RU Value
$
|
CEH Value12 CEHs |
ActivityPass an SCTE partner technical certificationCisco, CompTIA, CWNP, etc |
Old RU Value3 RUs per exam |
Old RU Value
$
|
CEH Value12 CEHs |
Activities no longer eligible
General membership and participation activities no longer count toward professional development. CEHs are focused on verifiable technical learning.
Activity |
Old RU Value |
CEH Value |
|
|---|---|---|---|
ActivityChapter Board membership with SCTE |
Old RU Value2 RUs per year |
Old RU Value
$
|
CEH ValueNot eligible |
ActivitySCTE Standing Technical Sub-committee or working group active participation |
Old RU Value2 RUs per year |
Old RU Value
$
|
CEH ValueNot eligible |
ActivitySCTE Standing Technical Committee participation |
Old RU Value3 RUs per year |
Old RU Value
$
|
CEH ValueNot eligible |
ActivityActive SCTE membership |
Old RU Value1 RU per year |
Old RU Value
$
|
CEH ValueNot eligible |
Example Conversions
Individual who completed 3 courses
|
Course 1 |
2 RUs |
$
|
8 CEHs |
|
Course 2 |
2 RUs |
$
|
8 CEHs |
|
Course 3 |
1 RU |
$
|
4 CEHs |
Total: 20 CEHs
Individual who attended 1 conference and 2 courses
|
Conference |
2 RUs |
$
|
6 CEHs |
|
Course 1 |
3 RUs |
$
|
12 CEHs |
|
Course 2 |
1 RU |
$
|
4 CEHs |
Total: 22 CEHs
Individual with 2 certifications attended 1 conference
|
Certification 1 |
3 RUs |
$
|
12 CEHs |
|
Certification 2 |
4 RUs |
$
|
12 CEHs |
|
Conference |
3 RUs |
$
|
6 CEHs |
Total: 30 CEHs
Your Action Checklist
For most members, no action is needed. Here’s how to verify your converted balance and stay on track.
- Check your updated transcript by logging in to your SCTE account and selecting Transcript from the left menu. As of April 1, 2026, your balance displays in CEHs.
- If something looks off, reach out reach out to [email protected] with a description of the discrepancy.
- Continue earning CEHs as usual. Going forward, all credits are recorded as CEHs. The process for uploading external documentation in the SCTE LMS is unchanged.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The conversion happened automatically on April 1, 2026. Your transcript was updated to reflect your new CEH balance — no forms, no requests needed.
In most cases, no. Conversion ratios were designed so that members generally retain the same or greater overall credit value. While some legacy activities no longer earn credit going forward, the transition was structured so members are unlikely to lose ground toward recertification.
RUs earned from activities that are no longer eligible — such as committee participation or general membership — were converted and applied to your balance prior to April 1.
Certified individuals with a certification end date between April 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 may renew using the previous requirements until the earlier of 12 months after their certification expiration or July 30, 2026. This is the only pathway for membership and committee participation credits to be counted.
Going forward, these activities will not generate new CEHs.
Yes. Individuals with a certification end date between April 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 may renew under the previous requirements until the earlier of 12 months after their certification expiration or July 30, 2026.
Visit the SCTE Recertification page for a complete overview of CEH categories, requirements, and the recertification process.
RU credits have been converted to CEH and are visible in the candidate’s SCTE Transcript. If you believe your balance is incorrect, please contact [email protected].
The CEH and RU systems use different measurement units and are not directly comparable. The updated framework reflects a modern approach to professional development aligned with current industry standards. At a requirement of 12 CEH per year, most actively engaged professionals will find the requirement achievable.
Because previous recertification guidelines included a 12-month grace period after expiration, certifications that expired between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, are eligible for an extended renewal period. These certifications must be renewed within 12 months of the expiration date or by July 30, 2026, whichever comes first.
Individuals affected by this policy have been notified by email. Certifications within this window may be renewed using either the previous RU requirements or the updated CEH requirements.
To avoid confusion, SCTE has consolidated to a single transcript that lives in the SCTE portal. To access, log into your account. Once logged in, click “Transcript” on the left menu.
To access your SCTE course completion certificate, first log in to your account.
Once logged in:
Hover over your name on the top right corner of the webpage and select “My Courses” in the dropdown menu. This will direct you to your learning dashboard.
Once on your learning dashboard, Click on “My Courses”.
Search for your completed course and click on the “Completed” button. Note: Make sure you are in either the Combined or Details view (found on the top right side)
Click “Overview” at the bottom of the page. Scroll down to the bottom and click on your certificate.
