Career Details

Economic Development Finance Professional

Description

In NDC's EDFP Certification Program you will build the capacity to translate development opportunities into results for their communities. You will learn from the real world examples of NDC course instructors. In addition to lessons drawn from real projects, you will learn through hands-on exercises.

Certifying Organization

The National Development Council

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Economic Developer

Certifying Organization

International Economic Development Council

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Chartered Economist

Certifying Organization

American Academy of Financial Management

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Economics

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Type

A - Core

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