What Happens After
You Earn It
FBA Certification isn't a one-time credential. It's an active professional status that grows with you.
What You Earn and How You Keep It.
Complete the certification, earn your credential and badge, then renew annually to keep your status active and your benefits in place.
Year One
Complete the certification. Earn your credential, digital badge, and 12 months of active status. Use the frameworks immediately in every client interaction.
Years Two Through Five
$99 per yearRenew annually to maintain active status. Your credential stays current, your education library stays open, and your badge and CEC/CEU eligibility remain active.
Year Five and Beyond
Free foreverComplete 5 consecutive renewals and earn Lifetime Active Status. No more fees. Ever. Your certification stays active permanently, because if you've been coming back for five years, you've earned it.
Most certifications charge you forever. We think five years of commitment deserves something in return.
We Built Renewal Around Your Growth, Not Around a Requirement to Fulfill
FBA Certification renewal is straightforward by design. No course hunting, no credit tracking, no approved provider lists to navigate. Just an annual commitment to staying active in the profession.
How Renewal Works Today
Annual Cost
$99/year
Billed automatically. Cancel anytime before your renewal date.
Credential Status
Stays Active
Your certification remains current and recognized
Education Library
Full Access
All resources remain open throughout your active period
Badge & CEC/CEU
Remains Eligible
Use your digital badge and claim continuing education credits
Where We're Headed
We're actively analyzing industry trends and research to ensure every future renewal activity is relevant and worth your time. Nothing below is required yet, but here's what we're exploring.
Future possibilities, not required today to keep your FBA Certification current
FBA Virtual Conference
Not required yetAttending the annual conference and completing a designated number of sessions as a renewal option.
Continuing Education
Not required yetCE opportunities built around real career advancement, not just hours to log.
30-day notice, always. If we ever introduce renewal activities, you'll have at least 30 days notice and full transparency on what's required and why, before it applies to your renewal.
Renewal should feel like an investment in your career. That's what we're building toward.
Stay Certified. Attend the FBA Conference. Free.
Active certified professionals receive complimentary access to the FBA Virtual Conference as part of their annual active status.
Every year you maintain your FBA Certification, you're automatically included in the FBA Virtual Conference — live sessions, on-demand recordings, CEC/CEUs, and real industry connection. A $299 value, included in your $99 renewal.
Full Access
Every session, live and on-demand
CEC/CEUs Included
Eligible credits through FBA
Connect with Speakers
Direct access to industry educators and presenters
The longer you stay certified, the more FBA delivers.
Questions About Staying Certified
Everything you need to know about renewal, active status, and what happens after you earn your certification.
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Start with Year One. Earn your credential, your badge, and 12 months of active status. The path to Lifetime Active Status begins on day one.
Founding Cohort Price
Limited time. Available now.