PEcD Designation
PEcD Designation
Certification Process
To obtain a PEcD, the following criteria must be met:
- Complete an online application form
- Submit a $100 application fee
- Applicant must be an EDA Member (in good standing)- this includes “Full”, “Affiliate “and “Honorary Life” members
- Submit a reference letter from a third party supporting the application. The reference should come from someone working in, or familiar with, the economic development profession.
- Completion of five Core EDA courses and two Optional EDA courses
Recertification Process
The EDA PEcD must be renewed every 3 years. An automated reminder will be generated to commence the process.
To renew:- Retake the Ethics Course
- Application fee- $100
- Fill out online form- advising of any EDA courses/seminars/events they have taken over the past three years, as well as economic development projects they’ve worked on over the last 3 years.
- Updated resume