CERTIFIED IPC TRAINERS (CIT) (only) need to submit a request for certification extension by e-mail to: certification@ipc.org. You must include:
1. The Program, e.g. IPC-A-610C or IPC-7711/7721 2. Your complete name, address, phone and email information 3. When and where you were certified as an IPC Instructor 4. The date of expiration that is on your Instructor certificate 5. The serial number of the certificate You should keep a copy of IPC's response that grants the extension.

CERTIFIED IPC APPLICATION SPECIALISTS (CIS) (Previously identified as operators, worker proficiency, inspectors, etc.) These extensions, up to 90 days maximum, can be granted by a Certified IPC Trainer for that specific program. When possible, it should be the CIT that originally granted the certification. If this isn’t possible extension can be granted by any currently certified CIT or MIT for that program.

Note: Validity of CIS extensions is ultimately determined by the employer. Some companies have documented quality programs that do not permit application level extensions.