When you are viewing a specific state license, you may see a "Get ahead" card. This gives you the ability to see other tasks that you are able to work on for your next recertification cycle.
When you click the “Get Started” button, you may be asked a few questions pertaining to your new license. This ensures that Mocingbird correctly generates the next cycle's requirements. Once you have answered or adjusted this information and you click the "Save and Continue" button, your next recertification cycle will be generated with proper updates.
Now you will be able to see your current cycle (ex. 2021), however you will also be able to see the specific tasks you are able to work on for your next renewal (ex. 2023). On the dashboard and detailed state license screen, your expiration date will display as the most current expiration date and will not show credit amounts unless it pertains to your current cycle (meaning that you still have credits to complete or have already completed credits in the current cycle).
For additional information, reference Why do I have two recertification cycles?