ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL

NEDA Economic Development Professional (EDP) Credential

Statement of Purpose
As an association dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in the field of economic development, the Northeastern Economic Developers Association (NEDA) encourages its members to maintain the highest professional skills and to use those skills to improve the economy of the Northeastern United States and the economic development profession. The Economic Development Professional (EDP) designation recognizes significant professional education and/or experience in the field of economic development or closely related disciplines.

Eligibility Requirements
(See detailed program materials for specific requirements)
To be eligible for the EDP designation, an applicant must:

• Be currently employed in the field of economic development or a closely related field (such as commercial and industrial real estate or other fields recognized by NEDA’s Designation Committee)
  
• Have a minimum of 3 years experience in a paid position in the field of economic development or a closely related field
  
• Submit an application form and documentation demonstrating completion of coursework and/or experience meeting the minimum requirements for award of the EDP designation, and the application fee of $100 (NEDA Members) or $125 (Non-Members)
  
• Submit one or more letters of endorsement

Minimum Educational Requirements for Initial Recognition
Attaining the EDP designation requires completion of coursework in the area of Core Knowledge and educational or substitute experience for Advanced Knowledge.

• Core Knowledge
  Applicants for the EDP designation can demonstrate they meet minimum Core Knowledge requirements by attending many economic development programs as detailed in the program materials. Experience may not be substituted for completion of acceptable coursework meeting the Core Knowledge requirement.
  
• Advanced Knowledge
  In addition to meeting the Core Knowledge requirement above, an applicant for the EDP designation must demonstrate advanced, continuing education or comparable experience within the past five (5) years as detailed in the program materials.
  
• Letters of Endorsement
  An application for initial recognition as an EDP must be accompanied by 1 or more letters of endorsement attesting to the professional competence of the applicant. as see program materials.
  

Renewal Requirements
Initial designation as an EDP shall be good for a three (3) year period. In order to renew an EDP designation, accumulate a minimum of six (6) renewal points based on continuing education, contributions or service to the profession, participation in professional affairs, or other activities submitted to and accepted by the Designation Committee - see details. The renewal fee for an additional three years will be $50/$65 (Member/Non-Member).

Documents

• Application
• Full Program Details