Continuing ed required or not in 1st year?

Looking for clarification: Under the Continuing Ed Policies it states that within the first 12 months of becoming a new NACHI member, no continuing ed points need to be earned —you have 24 months from date of membership…However on my NACHI home page it lists 12 courses that says I am supposed to complete within the first 12 months of membership…(Dont get me wrong --I’m not trying to skate on doing the work) — I just want to understand the calendar thats ticking ----can I get help on this please…