CEcDs must complete the recertification process with IEDC every 3 years.
The deadline by which the process has to be finished can be found in the chart below.
| When did you pass the CEcD Exam? | Your recertification deadline is... |
| January 1 - March 31 | March 31 |
| April 1 - June 30 | June 30 |
| July 1 - September 30 | September 30 |
| October 1 - December 31 | December 31 |
CEcDs will receive notifications from IEDC as follows regarding their recertification.
Earn Activity Points & Attend Economic Development Ethics Workshop
CEcDs must earn at least 12 Activity Points and attend at least 1 Economic Development Ethics Workshop. These points can be incurred at different activity levels and the workshop can be attended online or in-person with IEDC.
IEDC recommends CEcDs use the document below to keep up with their points and workshop attendance over the 3 year cycle.
Please email [email protected] with any questions about non-IEDC professional development opportunities being counted towards CEcD recertification requirements.
Submit Recertification Application & Fee
CEcDs must carefully read and submit the application below by their given recertification deadline. The non-refundable recertification fee of $385.00 (Member) or $570.00 (Non-Member) must accompany the completed application. IEDC will notify CEcDs of their recertification status shortly after receiving both the application and fee.