U.S. Qualification Standards

The U.S. Qualification Standards were revised effective Jan. 1, 2008, to broaden their scope and strengthen the CE requirements. The standards were developed by the Academy Committee on Qualifications and approved by the Board of Directors.

U.S. Qualification Standards 
(in effect as of Jan. 1, 2008)


"Which CE Requirements Apply to Me?" Infographic
(October 2013)


FAQs on the U.S. Qualification Standards


Submitting Additional Questions
(use the online form to submit your additional questions about the U.S. Qualification Standards)


History of U.S. Qualification Standards


The pre-2008 standards
(in effect through Dec. 31, 2007)


Read Responses to the 2013 Request for Comments on the U.S. Qualifications Standards 
(August 2013)