Individuals who upgraded their credential from AEM℠ to CEM®, and then have to recertify within six months, only need to submit appropriate documentation for the Training requirements. The Professional Contributions requirements are waived because they were already credited when the AEM℠ was upgraded to a CEM®. AEM℠s who recertify first and then apply for a CEM® upgrade within six months may use the Professional Contributions approved as part of their recent recertification towards fulfillment of the six Professional Contributions requirements for the CEM®. Note that additional Contributions, in categories not already approved, may need to be included to satisfy the total of six required for the initial CEM®.