The step-by-step instructions below will ensure COSS Series applicants know what to do before beginning their recertification application, how to apply for recertification and what to expect after submitting their application.
We invite applicants to watch this informational video to learn more about how to apply.
The recertification deadline is December 31. Applications must be submitted by this date. The non-refundable application fee is $149. Late applications will be accepted until January 31 for an additional $50.
The decision deadline for COSS Administration is February 15. Applicants should expect to receive a provisional digital badge on this date.
Before submitting an application online, applicants are encouraged to review the Recertification Checklist to confirm they are eligible for recertification. This checklist includes a list of activities that COSS Series graduates may have completed during their three-year recertification cycle.
Applicants will need to create an account on Pyvot.com using their personal email address.
New Online Application! After creating a Pyvot Explore account, COSS Series graduates can complete the application online and pay the $149 non-refundable application fee. A $50 non-refundable late fee will apply for applications submitted between January 1 and January 31.
Please Note: Applicants should receive an email containing their student ID number. They will need to submit their student ID number when applying.
As part of the application process, COSS Series graduates will be asked questions regarding the occupational and safety health activities, including continuing education, conference attendance, and job experience, that they have completed during their recertification cycle. They will also be asked to provide specifics about each activity. Please make sure to read the Recertification Guide before getting started.
New Feature! The COSS Administration will be utilizing the Credly platform to send digital badges on February 15. Applicants will receive an email notification from Credly about their new digital badge. The digital badge will remain provisional until the recertification audit is finalized on March 15. Credly also offers an option to download a digital certificate from inside their dashboard.
The COSS Administration encourages applicants to add admin@yourclaim.com as a Contact or Safe Sender in their email settings or contact their network admin team and ask that the email address admin@yourclaim.com is whitelisted.
Applicants may be subject to an audit as part of the recertification process. If selected, they will be asked to submit acceptable documentation regarding continuing education and professional development activities. It’s a good idea to keep sign-in sheets, certificates and conference agendas handy in case an audit occurs.
The audit process will begin on February 15.
The COSS Administration, at its discretion, may revoke a digital badge if it has been determined that the initial credential was improperly granted or if the credential holder does any of the following:
If a digital badge is revoked, the credential holder will receive a direct email communication from Credly. They can also check their Credly account for the status of their digital badge.
Call (877) 610-2677 or email info@coss.net
