Keep Your Certification Active
Maintaining your certification is key to staying competitive in the fast-evolving field of IT security. Employers worldwide are increasingly seeking professionals who demonstrate up-to-date knowledge and competency. With EC-Council's Educational Development Units (ECE) program, you can ensure your skills remain current, credible, and in-demand.
Certifications are not just about achievement—they’re about growth. By actively participating in continuing education, you're validating the expertise and dedication needed to excel in your career.
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Training Designed for Your Success — Maximize Your Learning with EC-Council
Every certified member deserves a path toward success—our ECE program ensures that path is clear and achievable while elevating your professional growth. We’ve designed every aspect of our program to make continuing education simple, efficient, and impactful for you.
Aligned with Certification Standards
Ensure your credits meet all EC-Council requirements seamlessly.
Credit-Eligible Activities
From attending events to publishing papers, all activities are pre-qualified for ECE credits.
Expert-Led Courses
Learn directly from industry leaders and cybersecurity experts.
Multiple Training Options
Choose from hands-on instructor-led training, self-paced modules, or webinars.
Understand Your Certification Requirements
Stay Ahead of Industry Standards
Through the ECE policy, you’ll earn 120 credits over three years via diverse and flexible professional development activities. These include hands-on technical training, publishing research papers, attending industry conferences, and more.
ECE Requirements Highlights:
- 3-Year Credit Cycle: Earn credits within a structured timeframe to maintain your certifications.
- Varied Learning Opportunities: Credits can be earned through webinars, conferences, security research, and advanced certifications.
- Multi-Certification Credit Pooling: Credits earned can be applied across all of your certifications.
How Earning ECEs Works
Simple Steps to Stay EC-Council Certified
Log IT security-centric tasks such as attending seminars, writing white papers, volunteering, or earning new certifications.
Use the EC-Council Aspen Portal to document your continuing education credits and stay on track with your 3-year cycle.
Meet all requirements to extend your certification validity and retain your professional credentials.
ECE Frequently Asked Questions
ECE credits are points earned through professional activities in IT security fields. You’ll need 120 credits over a 3-year cycle to maintain certifications.
You can earn credits through a variety of methods, including attending relevant seminars, writing research papers, volunteering, or taking advanced exams.
Simply log into the EC-Council Aspen Portal and submit your qualifying credits before your annual deadline.
Yes, credits earned can be applied to all certifications you hold within their respective 3-year cycles.
Failure to meet requirements will result in suspension, with a limited timeframe to regain your certification.