Collegiate Conference And Events Professional
Certification Program

Certified Members   

Achieving Professional Growth and Distinction

The Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International, striving to "Achieve Professional Growth and Distinction," has established the ACCED-I Collegiate Conference and Events Professional Certification Program (CCEP). The goal of the CCEP is to provide professionals who work in collegiate conference and event management with a certification program that encourages expanded knowledge through individual inquiry, participation in the profession and the Association.

The ACCED-I CCEP is designed to elevate professional standards, evaluate individual performance and to recognize those who have reached a very high level of achievement in conference and events management.

As a CCEP, successful candidates will demonstrate that they have the desire, determination and ability to be among the very best in collegiate based conference and events management profession.

Increased Professional Stature

In this time of increasing demands and competition, earning the CCEP will be a vital tool for success and recognition in the conference and events management field. The CCEP is mark of distinction throughout the profession offering a wide range of important benefits.

Certification..

  - is ACCED-I's official designation of professional knowledge and maturity
  - identifies professional standards for collegiate conference and events management
  - conveys recognition of education and achievement among professional peers
  - improves opportunities for better positions and higher wages
  - increases professional credibility and respect
  - further inspires a high standard of professional conduct and performance
  - instills client confidence

Candidates

• must be an ACCED-I member
• must have a minimum of 3 years conference/events related work experience
• must be a college graduate (minimum two-year degree) or currently matriculated as an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree candidate or have worked in the conference and events profession for 5 years or more
  

Following acceptance, the certification requirements must be completed within 3 years. (Complete details can be found in the Certification Workbook received upon acceptance.)

• Candidate must participate in a minimum of twelve educational experiences that directly benefit a collegiate conference and/or events professional These can include attending conference sessions, reading books, and/or participating in computer-based training sessions.
  
• Candidate must complete two of the six following professional endeavors: submit a written proposal and present a program at the ACCED-I Annual Conference or regional meeting, or publish an article in a professional journal, ACCED-Eye or e-Communique, prepare a Task Group Report, white paper or similar project as requested, or participate in a CAS Self-Assessment of a Conference and Event Program (CEP).
  
• Candidate must serve a minimum of fifteen hours as a volunteer at an ACCED-I annual or regional meeting, or in service to the Association in some other capacity and submit a written summary of the service.
  
• Candidate must complete the assigned Certification Workbook and submit the subjective answers for evaluation.
  

The fee to enroll in the Collegiate Conference and Events Professional program is $300.00 (U.S. funds) and includes workbook with complete instructions, evaluation and administrative costs, and the certificate and plaque recognizing successful completion of the program.

Send your letter of application*, current resume and $300.00 application fee (U.S. funds) to the following address:

ACCED-International
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-8037
(970) 491-5151

*Letter of application needs to address: experience in the conference and events industry, why you are enrolling in the program, and what you hope to gain from certification.