Continuing Education Hours Needed by New Graduates for Their First Certificate Renewal After Passing the NMTCB Exam
| Exam month | X = | Total hours needed |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 24 |
| February | 11 | 23 |
| March | 10 | 22 |
| April | 9 | 21 |
| May | 8 | 20 |
| June | 7 | 19 |
| July | 6 | 18 |
| August | 5 | 17 |
| September | 4 | 16 |
| October | 3 | 15 |
| November | 2 | 14 |
| December | 1 | 13 |