Recertification Fees and Policies

Nonrefundable Fees: IDC exam and recertification fees and Society membership fees; substitutions may be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Returned Checks Policy: An administrative fee of $35 will be charged for all returned checks.

Recertification:

• Once certified, your credentials are valid for three (3) years. Designees may recertify with 20 continuing education credits each three (3) year period (60 total) along with a $50 recertification fee. Pay the recertification fee.
• Effective February 14, 2023, if a certification lapses more than one (1) year, designees will not have to retest but you must submit another Candidate Project and pay a $250 fee in order to recertify. Pay the expired recertification fee.
• Pilot participants are required to take the Refresher course as part of their recertification process, which runs on a three-year cycle.

Nondiscrimination Policy: The Institute for Diversity Certification prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. IDC's credentialing process is designed to be fair to all Candidates.

Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Statement: Neither the IDC nor any of its employees, Designees, consultants, facilitators, Candidate project reviewers, advisory board members, or other individuals associated with the organization, will disclose or use Candidate/Designee records or other confidential information shared during preparation courses or in the Candidate Project, in an effort to advance or benefit the IDC or any other individuals aforementioned. No Candidate or Designee records shall be copied or faxed without a court order, legal process, or the express written consent from the Candidate/Designee. Assessment scores will only be disclosed to the Candidate/Designee; if an employer requests a score report, the Candidate/Designee must provide it.