GAICC certifications are valid for three years. Recertification confirms that certified persons maintain their competence as standards, regulation and practice evolve.
Renewal requirements by certification
| Certification | Validity | CPD required per cycle |
|---|---|---|
| ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation | 3 years | 20 CPD hours |
| ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer | 3 years | 40 CPD hours |
| ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Implementer | 3 years | 60 CPD hours |
| ISO/IEC 42001 Internal Auditor | 3 years | 32 CPD hours |
| ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor | 3 years | 32 CPD hours |
| ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Auditor | 3 years | 40 CPD hours |
| ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation | 3 years | 20 CPD hours |
| ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer | 3 years | 40 CPD hours |
| ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor | 3 years | 40 CPD hours |
| Certified Professional in AI Governance (CPAIG) | 3 years | 60 CPD hours |
| AI Cost & Control Professional (AICCP) | 3 years | 60 CPD hours |
| Certified AI Project Professional (CAIPP) | 3 years | 16 CPD hours |
| Certified AI HR Professional (CAIHRP) | 3 years | 16 CPD hours |
| Certified AI Law & Compliance Professional (CAILCP) | 3 years | 60 CPD hours |
What counts as CPD
Professional learning
Structured courses, webinars and conferences relevant to the credential — from any provider, not only GAICC.
Practical application
Implementing, auditing or governing management systems in practice; project and engagement work.
Contribution & knowledge sharing
Speaking, publishing, mentoring, standards or research contribution.
Elective activities
Self-directed study, reading and professional community participation.
As with initial certification, CPD is provider-neutral. Activities delivered by GAICC carry no advantage over equivalent activities from any other provider.
How to renew
- Record your CPD as you goKeep evidence — certificates, attendance records, publications, or attestation letters.
- Submit a renewal applicationBefore your expiry date, with your CPD record and the applicable renewal fee.
- Verification and auditGAICC reviews submissions and conducts periodic CPD audits to confirm the accuracy of reported activities.
- Renewed for a further three yearsYour credential and verification record are updated. Where CPD is insufficient, re-examination may be required.
Lapsed certifications may be reinstated within a defined grace period, or by re-examination thereafter. Full requirements are in each Candidate Handbook and GAICC's Recertification Policy.