After earning the CCDP® designation, it is required to maintain it with ongoing professional development, highlighting dedication to continuous growth in career development. This certification signifies staying informed about industry trends and maintaining high service standards.
Uphold a dedication to continuous professional development by actively engaging in ongoing learning and staying updated on industry trends.
By maintaining your CCDP® designation, you demonstrate a commitment to high service standards, ensuring quality in your professional endeavors
Equip yourself with essential skills to navigate the dynamic career development landscape, empowering you to shape your professional journey effectively.
Upholding your CCDP® designation allows you to positively impact clients’ well-being, leveraging your expertise to create meaningful outcomes in their lives.
*The National Technical Working Group is currently reviewing Professional Development requirements. The following requirements are subject to changes.
To maintain the designation, a CCDP® must reapply for certification every three (3) years, which involves providing detailed reports on at least 60 professional development hours. All Professional Development hours must align with the National Profile.
A CCDP® who fails to submit the required hours for certification maintenance will be excluded from the CCDP® directory and will no longer be acknowledged as holding the CCDP® designation.
To retain your certified status, a CCDP® enters a 3-year maintenance cycle upon conference of designation. The CCDP® submits detailed reporting information regarding their Professional Development credits during this cycle. Failure to meet the Professional Development maintenance requirements will result in removal from the registry and the individual no longer holding the CCDP® designation.