The tenure of the CSQA certification is 3 years. CSQA holders can apply for recertification to maintain the professional title.

The Software Certifications Board strives to maintain the highest degree of integrity within Software Certifications. To maintain this integrity, a certificant must maintain a current knowledge base of quality principles, practices, and technical knowledge as the information technology industry advances and technologies become obsolete. By requiring that the certificant maintain and increase their level of competency through various avenues of education and activity, the board is assured that the certification standards of integrity are being met and the value of the certification designation is being maintained.

To assure that the certificant is maintaining knowledge and skills that are state-of-the-art in the field, the certificant must demonstrate continuing professional education (CPE) activities. This may be done by: