SCTE Recertification

Keeping Your SCTE Certification Active

Q: I would like to get recertified with SCTE. How can I tell if I qualify?

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In a fast-moving industry, staying certified means staying ahead. SCTE’s recertification program makes it easier than ever to demonstrate your ongoing commitment to broadband excellence — with ways to earn credit for the learning you’re already doing.

Submit your Recertification Application

Pay Fee

Effective April 1, 2026

Recertification Units (RUs) are replaced by Continuing Education Hours (CEHs). Your existing RUs will be automatically converted. Learn More

Requirements

How to Earn CEHs

Steps to Recertify

FAQs

Recertify

Requirements

All SCTE certifications require 36 Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) every 3 years, equivalent to an average of 12 CEHs per year, to remain active.

36

CEHs required

3 yrs

Certification period

~12

CEHs per year
(recommended)

CEH Categories

Ways to Earn CEHs

Training, conferences and certifications all count toward your 36-CEH requirement. Mix and match to reach your goal over your 3-year recertification period.

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Defined

per course

Self-Paced SCTE Course

Online technical instruction completed at your own pace.

How do I view the CEH value for a course?

The number of CEHs awarded for each course is listed in the course catalog on both the course listing and individual course pages, indicated by “CEH.”

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1

CEH / hr

Instructor-Led Training

Live online, hybrid or on-the-job technical instruction.

How do partial hours work?

CEHs are awarded in full hours
Partial hours for sessions over 60 minutes round up at the 30-minute mark — meaning 89 minutes counts as 1 CEH, and 90 minutes counts as 2.

How do I submit external training?

Upload a transcript or letter to the SCTE LMS that includes: learner name, training/course title, training provider name and phone number, completion date and length of training (in minutes).

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6

CEHs / conference

Conferences

Attend approved technical conferences hosted by SCTE, CableLabs and partner organizations.

Approved Conferences

SCTE TechExpo
SCTE Chapter Leadership Conference (CLC)
SCTE Chapter Vendor Days
CableLabs Tech Summit
Fiber Connect
Broadband Nation Expo
Broadband Communities Summit

Can I attend a conference that's not under the approved list?

You must request approval by emailing [email protected] with the conference name, URL, dates and how it relates to your certification. Once approved and attended, upload the conference name, URL, dates and your registration confirmation to the SCTE LMS.

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12

CEHs / certification

Certifications

Earn a new certification from SCTE or an approved industry provider.

Approved certification providers

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cisco
CompTIA
ETA International (ETAi)
Fiber Broadband Association (FBA)
The Fiber Optic Association (FOA)
Juniper Networks
Microsoft
Google
Project Management Institute (PMI)
SCTE

How to submit documentation

Upload the following to the SCTE LMS: certification provider, certification name, exam completion date, and the URL to the digital certificate or badge

4 easy steps

Recertification Process

The recertification window opens 6 months prior to certification expiration and closes on the certification end date. Complete these steps before your end date to maintain active status.

Check your CEH balance by logging in to your SCTE account and selecting Transcript from the left menu.
Upload the required documentation for all eligible externally earned CEHs directly in the SCTE LMS.
Once you’ve reached 36 CEHs, submit your recertification application and pay the applicable fee through the SCTE Portal during your open recertification window.
After approval, you’ll receive confirmation along with your refreshed digital certificate and badge — ready to share with employers and peers.

Expired Certifications

Certifications expire 3 years after the award date or most recent recertification.

Expired certifications can be reinstated by retaking and passing the certification exam, in accordance with the SCTE
Certification Exam Integrity Policy.
Once expired, certifications are inactive and may not be represented as current.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more questions, visit the Recertification FAQ.

When can I start the recertification process?

CEH can be earned at any point during the 3-year certification period. The formal recertification application window opens 6 months before the certification expiration date and closes on the expiration date.

Do I need to earn CEH every year?

No annual minimum is required. SCTE recommends earning approximately 12 CEH per year as a best practice, but the 36 CEH can be earned at any point in the 36 months following your certification start date.

What happens if I don't recertify in time?

Expired certifications can be reinstated by retaking and passing the certification exam, per the SCTE Certification Exam Integrity Policy. Lapsed certifications may not be represented as active in the meantime.

What qualifies as instructor-led training?

Synchronous, live instruction led by an instructor — online, hybrid, or in person — qualifies. Pre-recorded content does not qualify.

Do self-paced courses count?

Yes, but only SCTE self-paced online courses earn CEH credit, as defined for each course. Third-party self-paced courses do not qualify under the training category.

I would like to get recertified with SCTE. How can I tell if I qualify?

Log into your account. Once logged in, click “Transcript” on the left menu.

Confirm you are within the 6 months prior to certification expiration and that you have earned 36 CEH within the three-year certification period.

Emeritus Certification

Emeritus status recognizes long-term commitment, leadership and service within the broadband industry. Professionals who maintain 21 consecutive years of active SCTE certification are recognized with Emeritus status — awarded automatically each July. No application required.

Ready to recertify?

Submit your Recertification Application

Ensure you have completed 36 continuing education hours (CEHs) and are within your six-month recertification window before submitting the recertification form. Submission must also include the required fee.