CUOCP® Recertification Policy

Effective Date: December 2025
Administered by: North American Council of Utility Professionals (NACUP)

Purpose of Recertification

The CUOCP® recertification process ensures that credential holders continue to meet NACUP’s professional standards and remain engaged in the evolving responsibilities of utility operations and capital leadership.

Recertification reinforces:

  • Ongoing professional accountability

  • Continued relevance of the credential

  • Integrity and credibility of the CUOCP® designation

Recertification is a maintenance and governance process, not a re-examination.

Recertification Cycle

The CUOCP® credential is valid for a five (5) year certification cycle from the date of initial certification.

Credential holders must complete recertification requirements prior to the credential expiration date to maintain an Active status.

Recertification Requirements

To recertify, credential holders must:

  1. Submit a recertification application

  2. Attest to continued professional engagement in utility operations, capital programs, or related leadership roles

  3. Confirm compliance with NACUP’s Ethics & Professional Conduct standards

  4. Pay the applicable recertification fee

At this time, recertification does not require re-examination.

NACUP reserves the right to update recertification requirements in future cycles as professional standards evolve.

Recertification Fee

The CUOCP® recertification fee is:

$395 USD per certification cycle

The recertification fee supports:

  • Credential governance and oversight

  • Verification and registry maintenance

  • Policy review and updates

  • Ethics monitoring and enforcement

  • Ongoing certification administration

The recertification fee is non-refundable once processed.

Recertification Review and Approval

Recertification submissions are reviewed for completeness and compliance with NACUP policies.

NACUP may:

  • Approve recertification

  • Request additional information

  • Deny recertification if requirements are not met

Approval results in renewal of the CUOCP® credential for an additional certification cycle.

Credential Status Definitions

  • Active: Credential is valid and in good standing

  • Expired: Credential holder did not complete recertification by the deadline

  • Revoked: Credential withdrawn due to policy or ethics violations

Credential status is reflected in NACUP’s official verification records.

Lapsed Credentials

Credential holders whose certification has expired may be eligible for reinstatement within a defined reinstatement window, subject to:

  • Submission of required documentation

  • Payment of a reinstatement fee

  • Compliance with current NACUP policies

Reinstatement requirements and fees may differ from standard recertification.

Ethics and Professional Conduct

Recertification is contingent upon continued adherence to NACUP’s Ethics & Professional Conduct standards.

NACUP reserves the right to deny or revoke recertification if ethical violations or misconduct are identified.

Policy Updates

NACUP may update recertification policies, requirements, and fees as necessary to maintain certification integrity and align with industry best practices.

Credential holders are responsible for reviewing the most current version of this policy prior to recertification.

Contact

For questions related to recertification:

Certification Support
support@nacup.org