Do It, Write It, Achieve It

Applicant Requirements

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

Program Requirements

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.

Program Fee

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 plaque recognizing successful completion of the program.

Application Process

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.