You may extend your recertification cycle for one (1) year by purchasing the recertification extension at My Profile at bcsp.org by the July 31 reporting deadline. However, a one-year extension makes the current cycle six (6) years in length but shortens your next cycle to four (4) years. Consecutive extensions are not allowed, therefore the four-year cycle may not be extended. You still must earn the required points in both cycles. You must follow the cycle maximums for points in each category.