Is this application a renewal of an existing certification or is it the first time you have applied for certification?
What this question is really asking
Indicate whether this is a first certification or a renewal. Renewal applicants may benefit from a more streamlined assessment process with their certifying body, and assessors can reference your previous certificate.
What satisfies this requirement
Select the applicable optionSelect Renewal if previously certified, otherwise First Time Application.
What to prepare before your assessor visit
For renewals, your assessor may ask about significant changes since your last certificate — new systems, staff growth, new cloud services, or structural changes. Be prepared to describe changes proactively rather than waiting to be asked. Surprises during a renewal assessment are rarely welcome and can extend the assessment process significantly.
How this question sits across CE versions
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