Resources

DEI Certification Resources

Specializing in Forward-Thinking Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Development Since 2009

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are essential for creating more equitable workplaces; they can help to create a more productive, innovative, and inclusive teams. Intentional DEI strategies yield the best, most consistent results, and IDC is committed to providing our stakeholders with the best DEI resources for workplace success.

We hope you'll join us on our journey to create a more diverse and inclusive world.

Candidate Resources

This section outlines resources for prospective and existing diversity, equity, and inclusion certification candidates, including applications, handbooks, and more. If you have specific questions, call 800.983.6192 or contact us.

Designee Resources

Maintaining your credential is key to your continued success. Designees must recertify every three (3) years, including a recertification fee and 60 hours of continuing education units.

Designee Resources

Applications

Candidates seeking professional diversity, equity, and inclusion certification have two options:

Certified Diversity Professional (CDP)® - designed for anyone interested in or responsible for championing diversity in their organization. Apply for the CDP®.
Certified Diversity Executive (CDE)® - designed for executives who are responsible for setting the vision and strategy for their organizations. Apply for the CDE®.

Candidate Handbooks

The handbook can be a valuable resource for candidates pursuing IDC's DEI certification exams. It can help candidates understand the exam format and content, and identify the study resources that will be most helpful. The handbook can provide candidates with the information they need to successfully complete the credentialing process.

CDP® Candidate Handbook

CDE® Candidate Handbook

Disciplinary Complaint

The IDC Disciplinary Complaint process investigates allegations of misconduct by Designees and takes appropriate action if necessary. The process is fair and impartial, and all Complainants and Designees are treated with respect. Professional integrity is essential to the IDC, and any allegations of misconduct will be taken seriously. If you have a disciplinary complaint against a Designee, please download and return IDC's Disciplinary Complaint Form.