Certification Renewal
CLFC certified consultants must complete ongoing certification requirements in order to maintain certification. These requirements include meeting the minimum required number of Participation and Coursework Points as well as taking and passing the CFLC exam*.
All requirements must be completed by the expiration date in order to avoid certification expiration. All fees are non-refundable. The CFLC certification is valid for three years.
*Only certified consultants that did not take the CFLC exam upon applying are required to take the exam.
CFLC Exam
Beginning November 1, 2018, FEWA professional members in good standing applying for the CFLC credential will be required to take and pass the CFLC Qualification Exam. The exam will test expert knowledge of the FEWA Core Program. Upon submitting
your application, the National Office will contact you to begin the exam process. A passing score of at least 70% is required to proceed with the CFLC application process. Please contact the National Office with any questions regarding the CFLC exam.
Renewal Certification Fees
To maintain CFLC certification, certified consultants pay a fee of $295 for a three year period. Certified consultants must also pay a $50 renewal application fee as well as a $50 exam fee if you are taking the exam for the first time. CFLC certified consultants will receive notices and reminders
alerting them to the requirement and providing instructions for submitting payment.
CFLC and Continuing Education
Every three years, CFLC certified consultants must complete the CFLC education and participation requirement and submit a certification renewal fee. Certified consultants may submit Non-FEWA credit hours
to meet this requirement, if approved.
CFLC Renewal Requirements:
- CFLC Certified Consultant in good standing (FEWA Professional Member)
- CFLC Renewal Application
- Minimum 15 Points CFLC Education/Coursework Credit
- Minimum 15 Points CFLC Participation Credit
- $50 Renewal Application Fee
- $50 Exam Fee*
- $295 Renewal Fee (3 year period)
*Exam fee is only required if certified consultant did not complete CFLC exam upon applying.
MCFLC Requirements:
- Be a Professional or Professional Consulting member of FEWA in good standing
- Maintain all professional licenses in good standing for services currently performed
- Have held CFLC certification for more than three calendar years and been approved for renewal at least once
- Attend an Annual Meeting or Fall Summit within the past five years (no more than 30% of conference time may be missed due to late arrival, early departure, etc.)
- Provide verification of:
-Five (5) testimony engagements (Professional Members) or
- Seven (7) engagement agreements (Professional Consulting Members)