Advance your expertise with an endorsement to your CWDP. CWDP endorsements recognize Certified Workforce Development Professionals for advanced knowledge and skills in key focus areas of the field. Earning an endorsement demonstrates your continued commitment to professional growth and positions you as a subject matter expert within your organization and the broader workforce community.
The current CWDP Endorsements offered includes:
- Business Services: You may earn the Business Services endorsement through attendance at NAWDP’s Business Services Academy. You must have an active CWDP certification to earn the endorsement.
CWDP Recertification with Endorsements
Maintain your professional edge and keep your CWDP and endorsement active. Recertification is due every three years from the date your certification was originally awarded. It demonstrates your ongoing commitment to professional development and excellence in workforce development.
The current CWDP Endorsements eligible for recertification include:
If you’re recertifying an endorsement, first complete your CWDP Recertification Application before starting your endorsement recertification. Review the CWDP recertification requirements, submit that application, and then return to this page to complete your endorsement recertification.
Grace Period & Inactive Status
CWDPs have a 30-day grace period following their certification expiration date to submit a recertification application. After the 30-day grace period, the credential becomes inactive. If recertification is not awarded within one year of expiration, you must submit a new certification application and go through the full approval process again.
CWDP Endorsement Recertification Requirements
To successfully recertify, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Endorsement Professional Development Training Hours
Complete 20 hours of professional development over the three-year period.
NAWDP Membership
Maintain active NAWDP membership throughout the certification period.
Code of Ethics
Agree to and adhere to NAWDP’s Professional Code of Ethics and Practices.
*Please Note: professional development hours must be aligned with the CWDP competencies and endorsement training hours must be related to the endorsement area.
Earning my Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) credential has not only provided access to valuable training opportunities but also given me the confidence to actively connect with and expand my professional network within the workforce development community. This certification has enhanced my credibility and professional recognition, positioning me as a trusted expert among the clients I serve and strengthening my ability to make a meaningful impact in their career development.
— Wynnie Iga-Lwalanda, ZIL Career Avenue LLC
Earning my CWDP credential provided formal recognition of my experience and expertise, which has enhanced my credibility with both colleagues and business partners. NAWDP continues to be a valuable resource as I lead collaborative workforce initiatives and strive to create lasting impact in my community.
— Dana Sheldon, Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation
It is my belief that when you can validate the “what you think to be true” with a credential, that you truly are able to do your job better each and every day. This could not be more true for the CWDP. The validation that I received going through this process allows me to be confident in all settings when talking about workforce development.
— Todd Nielsen, Denver Economic Development & Opportunity
A layer of trust is added to prove my expertise in the industry. A Workforce Developer with this credential is one who has proven their willingness to participate in personal and professional development, and they are abreast of industry trends in real-time. My CWDP allows me to proudly display my commitment to my profession.
— Reese Broadnax, SWAPDD, Inc.
I earned my CWDP in 2020 and recently renewed my certification. I decided to earn my because I wanted to expand my knowledge of the workforce system and strengthen my skills in the key areas of business engagement and customer service methodology.
— Janna Taylor, LHRDI
I decided to earn my CWDP in 2015. I thought it was the best way to demonstrate my understanding of the market and the work that I was doing.
— Jason George, Lightcast
Becoming a CWDP has helped establish my place in the workforce development landscape. It has given me access and authority in different circles, and it provides me with more confidence as an advocate for my staff and participants.
— Erica Davis, Gamm, Incorporated
CWDP Endorsement Recertification Process
This process is to recertify your endorsements only. You MUST also complete the CWDP Recertification Application to maintain your CWDP certification.
STEP 1:
Complete the CWDP Endorsement Recertification Application Form
Save your progress and resume work as your schedule allows. Once the application form is completed and submitted, you will receive a confirmation email that you have successfully completed the application, along with a PDF of the completed form. (NOTE: This does not complete the application submission process.)
STEP 2:
Submit Supporting Documentation
Upload your application documents in the designated file upload spaces on the submission page. Supporting documentation should be compiled into one single PDF file. Any single training of 10 hours or more must have a syllabus or outline to justify the hours.
STEP 3:
Pay the CWDP Endorsement Recertification Application Fee
You will be prompted for payment during your application process. Credit Card transactions may be completed online, and Checks or Money Orders should be made payable to NAWDP and mailed to the address on the bottom of the invoice. Your application will not be reviewed until payment is processed.
Please note: If you are completing recertification for multiple endorsements, each must have a separate application and separate payment link completed.
Application Fee
The CWDP recertification application fee is $75 and the endorsement recertification application fee is $25 per endorsement. CWDP and endorsement recertification fees are separate from your annual NAWDP membership dues, which must be maintained throughout your certification period.
Please note: All recertification application fees are non-refundable.
Review Timeline
Applications are reviewed monthly in the order they are received. Reviews begin the month following submission (e.g., applications submitted in September begin review in October)
Applicants will be notified if any documentation is missing and final status is communicated within 45 days of the start of the review cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have additional questions about eligibility requirements or the application process? Review our Certification Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Get Started?
Keep your CWDP active and your professional development on track. Grab detailed information on the requirements and application process in the CWDP Recertification Guide.