This requirement can generally be filled in one of two ways: either the certified professional can take the then-current exam periodically (which presumably is being updated regularly), or the professional can do continuing education in the areas covered by the exam. Most certifications offer a framework for continuing education and the Certified Information Professional (CIP) is no different. CIPs are required to document 45 contact hours of continuing education over the course of a three-year period and must also pay a maintenance fee of $75 for AIIM members or $150 for non-members for that same period