MPA PROs must renew their certification every five years by:

•   Showing evidence of continued employment related to MPAs for most of the past five years
•   Successfully completing at least one continuing education course and/or training activity linked to improving their professional performance at MPAs. These are "refresher" courses meant to keep professionals current on the coastal management and marine protected area management profession and its practice, with topics shaped by myriad influences such as the state of global warming, international conventions, new tools and techniques being used in the practice, and new experiences learned from the ongoing practice of integrated coastal management (ICM) in coastal countries around the world
•   Submitting an updated CV highlighting employment changes and job responsibilities, training, awards,
contact information
•   Re-signing of the Code of Ethics and Leadership
•   Participating in at least one online discussion forum with fellow MPA PROs.
By renewing their certification, the individual earns the right to continue using the MPA PRO title, logos and website resources. This identifies the individual as a professional who has stayed current in the knowledge, skills, and practice required of an effective MPA professional.