Prior to expiry of the three-year certification term, a CLS is expected to renew their certification in order to remain certified and to continue their work as a CLS within their organization.
The Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) is pleased to offer certification renewal for Certified LEADS Specialists.
To renew your current certification and license, you are required to have:
- A current and active CCHL membership
- Provided payment of the certification/licensing fee ($900) for an additional 3 year term (See below payment link)
Completing these steps will allow you to continue to be LEADS licensed in order to support your internal LEADS-based work and for your organization to continue to be eligible for the LEADS Organizational License.
Check back for updates on a new certification program, to be developed and launched upon completion of the LEADS Refresh project currently underway and due to be completed by the end of 2026. The new renewal plan is being designed to provide Certified LEADS Specialists with meaningful opportunities to stay connected, deepen your practice, and meet certification renewal requirements. Through mentorship, peer engagement, access to practical resources, and participation in professional development activities, the plan is intended to support continuous growth and the advancement of leadership excellence.
Access to the CLS Resource Hub will continue with your renewed certification and will be updated with any new resources upon completion of the LEADS Refresh, likely in 2027.
NOTE: If a certification has been expired for more than one year, it is not longer valid and a CLS candidate is no longer eligible to renew. Any CLS expired for more than one year will be required to complete the full CLS Certification program in order for their certification to be valid again.
