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To apply for EDP Certification, an individual must meet these minimum eligibility criteria:
- Currently employed in the Electronic Document Systems industry
- Have a minimum of five years work experience in the industry
- Commit to continuous learning and keeping up-to-date in the industry by earning 100 education credits through professional courses, seminars, certifications, and in the classroom
- Accept the EDP Code of Ethics
The next step is to complete the Application for EDP Certification, and pay the US $50 application fee. Once the application has been accepted, you will:
- Receive an email with a link to the EDP Candidate Handbook and next steps to get you started
- Determine if you would like an EDP mentor to guide you through the process
- Be required to submit a portfolio, featuring three work examples that demonstrate your breadth and depth of knowledge in the Electronic Document Systems industry by October 1. Portfolio fees are US $300.
- Candidates are notified of award or denial of certification November 15.
- Certificates are awarded and EDPs are honored at Xplor's Global Conference & Exhibit
Once certified, there are recertification requirements, completed at a consistent pace over five-year cycles. Recertification is earned by participating in education and knowledge-sharing activities. Click on Recertification for more information.
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"The EDP designation is an affirmation of your professional achievements. Wear it proudly because it says that you are respected by your peers and by your industry."
Frank Romano, EDP
Professor Emeritus, School of Print Media
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY U.S.A.
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