Recertification of the Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) and its Endorsements
QUICK CLICK Recertification Application may be downloaded HERE
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The Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) credential must be renewed every three years to remain valid. Individuals holding an endorsement credential - Job Seeker Service, Business & Employer Services, Management Services or Youth Services - must also renew the endorsement at the same time as their CWDP.
Recertification Requirements for CWDP
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Documentation at least 60 hours of professional development in the past three years that link to the specific CWDP competency areas
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Reaffirmation of the NAWDP Code of Professional Ethics and Conduct.
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Proof of an individual membership in a workforce-related association. If you are a current member of NAWDP, that will serve to meet this requirement.
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Payment for the recertification.
Recertification Requirements for an Endorsement
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All of the CWDP requirements, plus
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Documentation of 20 hours of professional development that link to the specific endorsement competency areas
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Payment of $25 per endorsement
FAQS
- Where may I find the CWDP recertification package? The CWDP recertification package, including the professional development log and Code of Professional Ethics is online and may be downloaded HERE.
- How much is the recertification fee? The fee is $50 for the CWDP and $25 for each endorsement. If your recertification materials are more than one month late - you must add in a late fee of $25.
- Don’t have enough professional development hours? Check out some of the online training offered by NAWDP to help supplement your professional development log.
- Is this the same thing as my NAWDP membership? No, the CWDP is a credential – not a membership.
- Where can I find my Personal Information Update Sheet? Your recertification notice and Personal Information Update sheet are mailed to you approximately 6 weeks before your credential is due to expire. If you don’t want to wait for it to arrive and you are a NAWDP member, you can simply download your personal profile on our website and include that instead.
- I've let my certification lapse, what are my options for recertifying? If you renew before your credential has been expired for one year, you simply complete the regular Recertification Package and pay a $25 late fee. If your certification lapses for more than one year, you must completely reapply for the initial certification.
Do you have questions that are not covered above? Simply send an email to certification@nawdp.org.
