"This has been a career-impacting experience. The information presented was relevant and important. I feel better prepared to assist Team Illinois communities as a result of my participation in CDI"
Hero Tameling, Deputy Director, Illinois Department of Human Services

"You may already know some of the topics covered, but you probably only think that you do. CDI is good for the veteran developers and good for those new to the field."
Earl Bricker, Community and Economic Development Educator, University of Illinois Extension

Certification Advantage

Professional Community and Economic Developer is the certification established and administered by the Community Development Council. It is available to professional developers who are engaged in a purposeful effort to collaboratively shape and guide the development and economic prosperity of their community. The certification requirements include attendance at CDI, work experience and/or education in community and economic development, and passing an examination that is administered during CDI sessions. For more information on the certification process, visit the Community Development Council website. Over 300 individuals have received the Professional Community and Economic Developer designation.

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