Staying Certified

The CPBT-KA credential is valid for 5 years from the date it is awarded. To renew the credential a certificant must either re-take the examination after 5 years or accumulate sixty Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) by attending IATCB approved workshops, seminars, classes, or conferences. 

IATCB accepts applications from teachers, instructors, and hosts of such events using a CEU request form. If you wish to have an event that you are attending evaluated for IATCB CEUs please ask the host to complete the form and email it to IATCB.

When you attend an event that has been approved by IATCB for CEUs, please use the Event Attendance form and email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to claim you CEUs

Events approved for IATCB CEUs

This is a dynamic list so please return to this page periodically to check for the latest updates.

Event Name CEUs
Advanced Animal Training for Horses 24
AMBA Annual Conference - 2019 24.5
Art and Science of Animal Training - 2019 11.5
Avian Ambassadors Raptor Handling Class 12.0
AZA - Managing Animal Enrichment & Training Programs 30
AZA - Principles of Program Animal Management 30
AZA Animal Training Applications in Zoo and Aquarium Settings 30.0
AZAIIMATA Annual Conference (Education/Animal managment track) 2019 20.0
IAATE 2019 - Workshop - Avian Basic First Aid and Triage 2
IAATE 2019 - Workshop Enrichment: Exploring the Science of What we Provide 2
IAATE 2019 - Workshop Personal Passion and the Perfect Presentation 2
IAATE 2019 Conference 11.0
IAATE 2019 Workshop - Comprehensive Course for Bird Trainers and Show Presenters 8
IAATE 2019 Workshop - Equipment for the Bird of Prey: Paracord and its Uses 2
IAATE 2019 Workshop - Jumping Needle in a Haystack: Telemetry Guidelines for Success 2
IAATE 2019 Workshop - Perching: Keeping It Safe, While Making It Fun 2
Living and Learning with Animals 16.0
National Association for Interpretation - 2019 National Conference 25.0
National Association for Interpretation Regional Workshop 15
NEI - Contemporary Animal Training and Management 30.0
NEI Professional Bird of Prey Training and Husbandry Workshop 30
San Diego Global - Animal Show Development 1.0
San Diego Global - Enrichment (PS) 2.5
San Diego Global - Ethics (PS) 2.5
San Diego Global - Fundamentals of Animal Learning 2.5
San Diego Global - Government Regulations and Inspections 2.5
San Diego Global - Hand Rearing Avian Neonates 1
San Diego Global - Infection Control in Program Animals 1
San Diego Global - Interpretation basics (Module 1) 2.5
San Diego Global - Interpretation basics (Module II) 2.5
San Diego Global - Introduction to Nutrician 2.5
San Diego Global - Operant Conditioning and Behavior Management 2.5
San Diego Global - Record Keeping 2.5
San Diego Global - Safe Handling and Restraint 2.5
San Diego Global - Working Safely with Dangerous Animals 2.5
San Diego Global - Worms, Germs,and you (Introduction to Zoonotic Diseases) 0.5
San Diego Global - Zoonotic Disease and Biosecurity 3.0
SANCCOB Keeper Exchange Program 10.0
Smart Reinforcement with Ken Ramirez 20
The Convergence of Human & Animal Training and Technology 14
WREN Wildlife Rehabilitation Symposium at UGA 14
Your PORTL to Shaping - Aug 2019 11.5
Your PORTL to Shaping - Sept 2019 11.5
Zoo Atlanta - Working Bird Husbandry Workshop 18.75

IATCB requires proof of completion of the above events. In the case of events that provide a cetificate of completion please email a copy of this to IATCB. In cases where where no certificate is provided please contact IATCB for the required form before attending so that the host may complete and sign it. Again, send a copy of the form to IATCB.

Please note that all CEUs MUST be claimed with two (2) months of the event, submissions will not be accepted after this period!

Once awarded the CEUs will be posted to the certificants online profile.