Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Training Courses
For the first time, CEcD training courses will be held in Michigan!
International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Certification is one of the highest benchmarks of professional competence a practicing economic developer can attain. The premier economic develop program was instituted over 34 years ago and is growing stronger every year. CEcDs are recognized for acquiring a broad knowledge and understanding of the tools and programs of economic development that will enrich any community.
To increase the recognition value of the credential, IEDC actively markets the CEcD designation, not only to practitioners, but also to city managers and others who hire economic development professionals. It is our goal and objective to increase both awareness and value of the certification so that you will be appropriately rewarded for your knowledge, skill, ability and devotion to your profession.
Certification is an asset for you and your community and the value of the CEcD credential is like no other.
Registration
Click Here to register for the Economic Development Basic Course and CEcD training courses. We recommend that you print this page for reference while registering.
How to Become Certified
For information on the complete CEcD program, including requirements to sit for the exam and an exam application, visit the IEDC website: http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Certification
Course Schedule and Course Descriptions
Click each title for a description and agenda on the IEDC website. The agendas for each Course will be posted as soon as they are finalized. (NOTE: When you click one of the Course links below, you will be taken to the IEDC website to view the agenda, speakers, location information and payment schedule. When you click the link on the bottom of that page, you will be brought back to this page, where you can view more information or register using the link above.)
| Date | Course | Type* | Location |
| September 21-24, 2009 | Economic Development Basic Course** (agenda final) | Required | East Lansing |
| October 15 and 16, 2009 | Business Retention and Expansion (agenda final) | Required | Lansing*** |
| December 10 and 11, 2009 | Real Estate Development and Reuse (agenda final) | Required | Lansing |
| February 17-19, 2010 | Economic Development Finance Programs (agenda final) | Elective | Lansing |
| May 5-7, 2010 | Economic Development Credit Analysis (sample agenda) | Required | Lansing |
| June 17 and 18, 2010 | Marketing and Attraction (sample agenda) | Elective | Lansing |
| August 26 and 27, 2010 | Tech Led Economic Development (sample agenda) | Elective | Lansing |
| Fourth Quarter 2010 TBD | Certification Exam | Required | TBD |
*You must complete only two of the three elective courses.
**You do not have to repeat the Economic Development Basic Course if you have already taken it. Practitioners Training does not qualify as the Basic Course.
Location and Accommodations
***All Courses (listed above as Lansing) will be held at:
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Cooley Temple Conference Center
217 South Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI 48901
The sessions will be held in the Auditorium on the 6th floor.
Group blocks have been arranged at the Radisson Hotel in Lansing.
Radisson Hotel Lansing
111 North Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: 517-482-0188 or 800-333-3333
Click Here to go to the Radisson website.
The Radisson Hotel Lansing is within walking distance of Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Click Here for a map.
Group rate: $116 single/double
Course Fees
*Each course must be paid before attending.
| Economic Development Basic Course | |
| MEDA Members | Non-Members |
| $625 | $850 |
| Two-Day Course Fees | |
| IEDC/MEDA Members | Non-Members |
| $425 early registration | $525 early registration |
| $525 regular registration | $625 regular registration |
| $565 late registration | $665 late registration |
| Three-Day Course Fees | |
| IEDC/MEDA Members | Non-Members |
| $525 early registration | $625 early registration |
| $625 regular registration | $725 regular registration |
| $665 late registration | $765 late registration |
Fee Schedule
| Dates for the registration fee schedule will be set as follows: |
**Does not apply to the E.D. Basic Course |
| Early rate by: | 42 days prior to the course |
| Regular rate by: | 41-14 days prior to the course |
| Late rate after: | 14 days prior to the course |