Description

The Workforce Development Certificate Program is a six-week, interactive experience designed for professionals who want to tackle one of today’s most urgent challenges - aligning workforce, education, and economic development to strengthen communities. Participants will gain practical strategies through expert-led sessions, exercises, and peer discussions to address talent gaps, support employers, and create pathways for inclusive growth. The program concludes with a final exam, and successful participants earn a recognized certificate and digital badge, along with continuing education credits toward CCE and CEcD certifications - credentials that highlight their leadership in driving economic prosperity. The program is a partnership with ACCE and IEDC. 

Prepare to lead at the intersection of workforce, education, and economic growth.

This joint program from ACCE and IEDC equips professionals with the knowledge, tools, and credentials needed to address today’s most pressing workforce and education challenges while advancing economic prosperity.

Program Highlights

• Six-Week Intensive Curriculum – Gain insights through expert-led sessions, interactive learning, and practical exercises.
• Recognized Credential – Earn a digital certificate and social media badge from ACCE and IEDC.
• Professional Credit – Receive 3 points toward the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) designation and 3 Level-I points toward Certified Economic Developer (CeCD) recertification.
• Flexible & Accessible – Delivered online with a final exam to ensure mastery of concepts.

Why Join?

• Strengthen your ability to bridge economic and workforce development.
• Develop solutions to close education gaps in your region.
• Gain recognition as a catalyst for economic prosperity.
• Join a national network of peers committed to transforming communities.

What Leaders Are Saying

“This program drives collaboration across sectors, equipping professionals to tackle workforce challenges with a holistic approach.” – Nathan Ohle, IEDC President & CEO

“Participants are bringing essential skills back to their regions, shaping the future of our communities.” – Sheree Anne Kelly, ACCE President & CEO

About the Partners

• ACCE Foundation: Supporting 1,600 member chambers representing 70 million employees nationwide through research, leadership development, and community impact.
• IEDC: The world’s largest membership association for economic developers, empowering 4,500+ professionals to build vibrant and resilient communities.

Secure your spot in the next cohort and earn a nationally recognized credential that sets you apart as a leader in economic and workforce development.

Registration

This course is $750 for members and non-members. The registration deadline is October 8, 2025.

Instructors

Instructors for this course will be confirmed and added at a later date. Please check back for updates.

Materials

A registrant will receive an email from IEDC 2-4 business days prior to when the course is scheduled to occur. The email will include the following materials and further instructions to ensure the registrant is fully prepared for the course.

• Agenda
• Presentations / Handouts
• Videoconferencing Links

Professional Development Credits

• Recognized Credential – Earn a digital certificate and social media badge from ACCE and IEDC.
• Professional Credit – Receive 3 points toward the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) designation and 3 Level-I points toward Certified Economic Developer (CeCD) recertification.

Note: IEDC will send a registrant an electronic certificate of completion after the course for their records.

Questions

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call (202) 223-7800.

Policies

Please read the following policies carefully prior to registering for the training course.

Materials

The materials provided by IEDC are intended for use only by the registrant of the training course. A registrant should not share the training course materials with anyone else.

A registrant found in violation of this policy will be removed from the training course immediately and will not receive a refund for it.

Payment

A registrant will not receive the materials for the training course until IEDC receives the full amount owed for their registration.

Substitution

A registrant is not allowed to substitute a colleague in their place for any IEDC training course.

Cancellation

A registrant that needs to cancel their participation in a training course must send an email to [email protected] at least (3) business days before the training course is scheduled to begin. The registrant will be required to choose (1) of the options listed below.

Option #1 / Transfer - IEDC will convert the registrant's paid training course fee to a full credit on their account. The registrant will then select another IEDC training course to attend within the same calendar year. IEDC will apply the registrant's full credit to the newly selected training course. The registrant will be responsible for any balance owed for the newly selected training course. The registrant will forfeit any monies paid to IEDC if they are unable to participate in the newly selected training course.

Option #2 / Refund - IEDC will provide a refund minus the cancellation fee noted below. The refund will be returned to the original form of payment by IEDC within 5-7 weeks.

Member = $130.00 fee
Non-Member = $130.00 fee
Student = $65.00 fee

No Show

A registrant is considered a “No Show” if they fail to send a cancellation email and/or do not attend the training course. A “No Show” registrant will forfeit any monies paid to IEDC for the training course.