To Apply:

Complete the application at the bottom of this page. Your letter of application should highlight your experience in the conference and events industry, your reasons for enrolling, and what you hope to gain from certification. Don't forget to include your current resume.

Applicant Requirements:

• ​Must be an ACCED-I member 
• Meet one of the following options: 
  • Option 1 - Currently employed in the Collegiate Conference & Events industry with a minimum of 36 months full-time work experience
  • Option 2 - Currently employed in the Collegiate Conference & Events industry with a minimum of 24 months full-time work experience and holds a Bachelors or Masters degree (or international equivalent) in a field related to collegiate conferences and events

Program Requirements:
After acceptance, complete the certification requirements within 3 years (details in the Certification Workbook).

• Educational Hours: Participate in at least 12 educational hours benefiting collegiate conference and/or events professionals. This can include attending conference sessions, reading books, or participating in computer-based training.
• Professional Endeavors: Complete any two of the following:
  • Publish an educational article in Connect (ACCED-I newsletter).
  • Submit and present a session proposal at an ACCED-I event.
  • Complete the ACCED-I benchmarking survey and submit a summary.
  • Publish an article in a professional journal.
  • Participate in a CAS Self-Assessment of a Conference and Event Program (CEP).
• Volunteer Service: Serve at least 15 hours as a volunteer at an ACCED-I annual or regional meeting, or in another capacity for the Association, and submit a written summary.
• Certification Workbook: Complete and submit the Certification Workbook, with answers aligned to the Conference and Event Programs CAS Standards.

Program Fee
The non-refundable application fee required to enroll in the Collegiate Conference and Events Professional program is $400.00 (U.S. funds) and includes electronic workbook with complete instructions, evaluation and administrative costs and plaque recognizing successful completion of the program.

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