Congratulations on your decision to apply for IEDC certification! The Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) program recognizes economic development professionals who have achieved excellence in the field and are committed to ongoing professional growth.

Please submit your completed application form and a copy of your current résumé to IEDC at least 30 days before your intended exam date. Applications must be received by the published deadline and include the examination fee of $610 (members) or $850 (non-members) to be considered complete.

You will be notified of your application status at least three weeks prior to the exam and will receive additional exam details at that time.

Please review the document linked below before completing the application form, as it includes important details about exam requirements, exceptions to requirements, recertification requirements, examination procedures, and the full application process.

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Important CEcD Exam Dates

Application Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026
Written Exam Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Oral Exam Interview Dates: September 28-October 2, 2026

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