To apply for EDA Certification, an individual must meet these minimum eligibility criteria:

• Currently employed in the Electronic Document Systems Industry
• Have a minimum of two years work experience in the industry
• Commit to continuous learning and keeping up to date in the industry by earning 50 education credits through professional courses, seminars, certifications, and in the classroom.
• Accept the EDA Code of Ethics

The next step is to complete the Application for EDA Certification, and pay the USD $150 application fee. Once the application has been reviewed, you will receive notice of acceptance or a request for clarification should your application not meet minimum requirements. (Note: If your EDA application is successful and you apply for EDP Certification within five years of being awarded your EDA designation, the USD $50 EDP application fee will be waived. You will still be responsible for the USD $300 submission fee for the work examples.)

Certificates are awarded throughout the year when applications are accepted.

• You will also be asked if you intend to continue forward in your certification process and prepare for the next level of Electronic Document Professional (EDP)
• If you already meet the minimum EDP requirements (5 years working experience and a total of 100 education credits), or believe you will meet these requirements within a year, you may immediately apply for the next level
• Your EDA designation is good for 5 years - you must either apply for EDP within 5 years or reapply for EDA designation by your 5 year anniversary