Maintain your professional edge and keep your CWDP 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.
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 certification 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.
*Note: professional development hours must be aligned with the CWDP competencies.
CWDP Recertification Requirements
To successfully recertify, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Professional Development Training Hours
Complete 60 hours of professional development activities over the three-year period. Training hours must apply to the 5 Core Competencies of the CWDP.
NAWDP Membership
Maintain active NAWDP membership each year of your three-year certification period.
Code of Ethics
Agree to and adhere to NAWDP’s Professional Code of Ethics and Practices.
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 Recertification Process
STEP 1:
Complete the 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 CWDP 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.
CWDP Endorsements
If you have earned an endorsement to the CWDP, you must complete endorsement recertification separately. Review the CWDP Endorsements page for requirements and the endorsement recertification process.
Application Fee
The recertification application fee is $75 and is 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
CWDP recertification applications are reviewed monthly and processed in the order they are received.
- Submission: Applications may be submitted at any time.
- Review Start: Reviews begin on the first day of the month following submission.
Example: An application submitted in September will enter review on October 1. - Documentation & CWDP Application Fees: Applicants will be notified if any documentation is missing or if the application fee has not been processed. To ensure timely review, all required documentation and fees must be submitted by the 10th of each month.
Example: For an October review cycle, all documentation and fees must be received by November 10. - Final Decision: Final application status will be communicated within 45 days of the start of the review cycle, provided all materials are complete.
Example: Applications reviewed beginning October 1 with complete documentation by November 10 will receive a final decision by November 15.
Applications that are incomplete by the documentation deadline will be deferred to the next 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.