Congratulations on your decision to apply for certification through IEDC! Earning the Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) certification demonstrates to your peers and community leaders that you have the skills and expertise to make a difference in the community through entrepreneurship-led economic development (ELED). This credential connects entrepreneurship support, economic development, and community development approaches in order to create and nurture thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems.

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.

EDP Exam Application Details
Important EDP Exam Dates

Application Deadline: May 11, 2026
Written Exam Date: June 5, 2026
Oral Exam Interview Dates: June 9-12. 2026

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