The Community and Economic Development Partner (CEDP) designation is intended for a volunteer in the field of community development. In order to be eligible to sit for the CEDP examination you must accumulate a total of six (6) eligibility points. Three of these points must come from three (3) years of active volunteer service with a community development organization, and graduation (successful completion of three (3) years) from a community development institute that is officially recognized by the Community Development Council, Inc. (CDC).

A $150.00 application fee is payable to the Community Development Council with the completed application. A $75 re-testing fee will be required should you not pass the examination.