3.1 All AOC Court Administrators, Circuit and Chancery, hired on or after October 1, 1996, shall be required to be certified, within four (4) years of the institution of this program, or, if hired at a later date, within four (4) years after the date of hire. County and Youth Court Administrators, and Circuit and Chancery Court Administrators hired before October 1, 1996, will be eligible to be certified and are strongly encouraged to do so.3.2 The Certification Program will span four (4) consecutive Spring and Fall Conference programs, over a span of two (2) years, with the certification issued upon the successful completion of the twenty-four (24) hours required by the AOC. Participants in the Certification Program will be tested at the conclusion of the seminar, with a passing score necessary in order to receive certification credit for the hours provided at the meeting. 3.3 Topics and participants eligible for credit for certification must be approved by the AOC. Upon completion of the initial certification, Administrators will receive renewal on an annual basis, subject to completing the annual Continuing Education requirements set out in Rule 2.3.4 Specifics of the Certification Program may be set by the AOC, insomuch as the policies do not conflict with these rules.R. & Regul. Cert. & Cont. Educ. Miss. Ct. Admin., r. 3, Regulations