Refresher Courses
A group of IDC Designees, led by license The Gatson Group's Felicia Johnson

CDP® and CDE® Refresher Courses

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

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

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What are the Refresher Courses?


Are you ready for what's next? IDC's standards-based and Subject Matter Expert-driven approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) ensures that you are practicing inclusive excellence with the latest guidance, relevant scenarios, global research, and up-to-date language. The Refresher Courses allow you to ask questions, review best practices and strategies, prepare for new challenges, and excel in your field! Also, the Refresher course will ensure that your work has been adjusted to achieve compliance, as well as account for the next generation of human-centered insights. 



WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

CDP® & CDE® Pilot Participants

IDC's CDP® & CDE® Designees

National Diversity Council (NDC) Certificants

Cornell University, University of South Florida, etc. Certificants

Diverse individuals sitting in a classroom

The Value of a Refresher Course

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Promoting "Inclusive Excellence" is more than a tagline or buzzword. It is a commitment to professional standards, fairness, updated practices, collaboration, safety, and learning and development. IDC utilizes this approach in its Refresher Course.


The live, four (4) hour Refresher course is instructor led. Dr. D.I. Lee, CDE®, serves as the lead facilitator. As a DEIA Subject Matter Expert and experienced faciitator, Dr. Lee will utilize the Socratic method of instruction, as well as recommend books and other resources for supplemental learnings. The course is designed to help you preserve the thinking behind Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), as well as to reinforce proven methods that can help build upon what you're doing right.  Designees from anywhere in the world may participate in one or more refresher sessions. There will be different content for the CDP® and the CDE®.


Note: The Refresher Course is required for anyone who achieved credentials in IDC's pilot program. This course is not required if you did NOT participate in the pilot or if you are a Designee with 60 CEUs from other sources.


When you register for the Refresher Course, there will be five options. If you have not completed a certificate/certification program already, please use the Americas or EMEA+APAC registration form for the Certified Diversity Professional (CDP)® and the Americas or EMEA+APAC registration form for the Certified Diversity Executive (CDE)®.

Options

Demonstrate Your Commitment. Refresh Your Skills.

The Refresher Course is a one-time recertification requirement that will provide four (4) CEUs. After completing the Refresher and fulfilling any other necessary recertification requirements (e.g., 60 credits, a Candidate Project, CDP® or CDE® exam, etc.), Designees will receive a shareable badge and certificate that will be validated for 3-years. At the expiration of that 3-year period, all Designees will be required to submit 60 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and pay a $50 recertification fee. No other conditions are necessary to satisfy the recertification requirements for the CDP® or CDE® credentials during this cycle.


IDC maintains small cohorts to allow Diversity leaders to practice listening to every voice. Each Refresher cohort will be limited to 25, although more sessions will be added as needed.

Certified Diversity Professional (CDP)® Refresher

The Certified Diversity Professional (CDP)® credential empowers you to effectively lead day-to-day inclusive excellence efforts, as well as help your organization evolve how it defines Diversity. Applying an intersectional lens, the CDP® provides a dynamic framework for you to go beyond compliance, improve fairness and engagement at work, and change the organizational culture. 


The CDP® Refresher will be offered on:


  • Wednesday, Apr. 23th: 11:00am - 3:00pm (EST)
  • Wednesday, Aug. 20th: 11:00am - 3:00pm (EST)
  • Wednesday, Nov. 5th: 11:00am - 3:00pm (EST)
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Certified Diversity Executive (CDE)® Refresher

The Certified Diversity Executive (CDE)® credential is designed to help you to maximize diversity of thought in this 21st century knowledge + experience economy. You will also be empowered to manage a global or large-scale initiative, as well as revolutionize leadership practices and inclusive excellence at your organization.


The CDE® Refresher will be offered on:


  • Friday, Apr. 25th: 11:00am - 3:00pm (EST)
  • Wednesday, Aug. 27th:  11:00am - 3:00pm (EST)
  • Wednesday, Nov. 19th:  11:00am - 3:00pm (EST)
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Recertification Fees and Policies

Refund Policy

There are no refunds for the Refresher Courses or Recertification fees, however Designees may elect to defer participation or make  a substitution where applicable.


Other Policies

Once certified, your credentials are valid for three (3) years. Designees must maintain compliance with IDC’s Code of Ethics and Standard of Practice, and earn 20 continuing education credits every three (3) year period for a total of 60 CEUs. Visit the Recertification page for details on tracking CEU activity. There is a $50 recertification fee. Pay the recertification fee.


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.

  • IDC Membership and Certification

    Certification and Membership are separate programs. 

    • You have the option of adding on Membership for a discounted rate when registering for Certification

    Renewing your Membership does not renew your Certification, and recertification does not include an annual Membership. 

    • Recertification occurs every three (3) years.
    • Membership renews annually.

  • CN Access

    Candidate and Designee access to CourseNetworking (thecn.com) automatically expires on the last day of the month that you are scheduled to complete your certification (1 year) or are scheduled to recertify (3 years).


    To ensure uninterrupted access, make sure to schedule your exam, submit your Candidate Project, pay any fee, and/or upload your 60 CEUs before the expiration date.


    • Certification example: If your certification year ends August 31, 2025, the assessment (both the Candidates Project and exam) is due by August 30, 2025.
    • Recertification example: If you are scheduled to recertify on August 31, 2024, your recertification fee must be paid and 60 CEUs uploaded for review by August 30th. 

    If your Certification timeframe expires, a $350 Exam Change Fee is due prior to account reactivation.


    Recertifying Designees receive 90-, 60-, and 30-day email reminders directly from the CN when your recertification month is approaching. If your certification lapses more than one year, there is a $250 recertification fee due along with a new Candidate Project.



  • Withdrawals and/or Refunds

    Candidates who withdraw from the program within 14 days of their registration date may receive a refund, minus a $1,000 administrative fee. No refunds will be provided, for any reason, after 15 days have expired. Candidates may choose to reschedule or make a substitution in the same calendar year (January 1st through December 31st) without being charged a fee. If a substitution is made in a subsequent calendar year, the $350 exam change fee applies.


    If a Candidate chooses to withdraw, study guides must be returned unused or the cost of the study guide will be deducted from the refund along with the withdrawal fee. Allow 30 days for refund processing.


    Nonrefundable fees include IDC exam and recertification fees and Membership fees; substitutions may be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

  • Class Change Policy

    Candidates enrolled in the 8-week Online Program may change to the 3-day Academy for free in weeks one (1) through four (4). After the fourth week, a Exam Change Fee of $350 will be assessed.

  • Examination Reschedule Policy

    IDC offers year-round testing. Candidates may take the knowledge exam or submit the Candidate Project at any time. If necessary, a Candidate may reschedule their knowledge-based examination at any time.


    There is no fee to reschedule the examination more than 48 hours in advance of the test. Changes within 48 hours of your test is considered a late cancellation.


    Candidates must contact the specific testing center to change their examination date.

  • Late Cancellation Policy

    Any changes not made within 48 hours of the knowledge exam appointment are considered a late cancellation and will require a $350 examination change fee. There are no exceptions to this late cancellation policy. Pay the exam change fee.

  • Retest Policy

    Candidates who fail the CDP® or CDE® examination and/or Candidate Project are eligible to retake the assessments. Candidates must wait 28 calendar days (approximately 4 weeks). Each Candidate can only take each portion of the assessment a maximum of three (3) times in one calendar year. A candidate is eligible for two exam or Candidate Project retests per calendar year. The knowledge exam retest fee is $617 per sitting. Pay the fee.

  • Returned Checks Policy

    An administrative fee of $35 will be charged for all returned checks.

  • 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.

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