CEcD Recertification
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.
- 1st Reminder = 60 Days Before Deadline
- 2nd Reminder = 30 Days Before Deadline
- Past Due Reminder = 30 Days After Deadline
- Termination Warning Letter = 60 Days After Deadline
- Termination Finalized Letter = 90 Days After Deadline
Recertification Process
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.
July 2026 Update
IEDC is pausing its recertifications due to an upcoming systems transition. For all CEcD designees whose certification expires between March 31-June 30, 2026, you will have until Sept 30, 2026 to complete your recertification process. If you have already submitted your application, IEDC will be in touch as your recertification is processed. If you have not yet submitted your application, IEDC will provide instructions in August about how to apply for recertification. If you have questions or have not yet received any communication from IEDC about your recertification, please email [email protected].
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