Keep Your DEX Credential Current
DEX credentials must be renewed every 12 months to remain valid. Renewal is assessment-based and requires no PDU logs, continuing education credits, or activity tracking.
How Credential Renewal Works
DEX credentials are valid for 12 months from the date of the most recent successful assessment or renewal. When this period ends, the credential expires.
Renewal is assessment-based. There are no PDU logs to maintain, no activity tracking, and no continuing education credits required.
The renewal assessment confirms minimum demonstrated readiness at the certification level. It reflects current capability, not accumulated hours or past activity.
The renewal assessment follows the same format and standard as the initial certification assessment. Questions differ between attempts, drawing from the full assessment inventory.
Why Assessment-Based Renewal Matters
Some credential systems use activity logs, PDU credits, or course completion records to track renewal eligibility. These systems record inputs, not demonstrated capability.
Assessment-based renewal produces a different kind of signal. The renewed credential reflects what the holder can demonstrate, not what they have recorded. This calls for professional judgement from employers and verifiers who compare credentials.
For credential holders, assessment-based renewal means the credential confirms current readiness. It is not a record of past activity.
For verifiers, the credential reflects demonstrated capability at a defined level. That capability was verified at the time of the most recent renewal.
How to Prepare for Renewal
DEX does not provide training courses. No specific preparation programme is endorsed by DEX. Candidates may use any resources they find useful.
Preparation for the renewal assessment typically involves reviewing the assessment framework for the relevant certification level. The DEX Study Guide is a structured preparation resource for this purpose. Candidates may also draw on professional experience and any resources of their own choosing.
Study Guide
The DEX Study Guide is a structured preparation resource for the renewal assessment.
Competency Area Coverage
The study guide covers the competency areas assessed at the relevant certification level. It helps candidates identify where to focus their preparation efforts.
Assessment Scenarios and Pacing
The study guide includes sample scenarios and guidance on pacing through the assessment. These help candidates build confidence before sitting the assessment.
Member Pricing for Renewals
DEX membership is $89 per year. Members save $99 on every assessment, including renewal assessments. The saving is stated as a dollar amount, not a percentage.
Renewal assessment fees with membership: DEX-A $20, DEX-P $100, DEX-M $200. For DEX-PF, the fee depends on the band: Regional $250, National $300, Borders $350, Global $400. Without membership: DEX-A $119, DEX-P $199, DEX-M $299. For DEX-PF: Regional $349, National $399, Borders $449, Global $499. All prices in USD.
Membership is not required to renew a DEX credential. Certification and membership are separate. A credential holder may renew at the standard rate without an active membership.
Renew or Verify Your DEX Credential
If your credential has Expired, recertification is available at any time. Use the verification page to check the current status of any DEX credential.