Credentialing Exam Application

Apply for the ESD Professional or ESD Associate Credential Exam

Ready to supercharge your ESD Career? Apply to take a Credentialing Exam. This Application is for both the ESD Professional and ESD Associate Exams.

If you have any questions while completing this application or you have issues with the form, contact the Credentialing Program Manager Krista Hanley at credentials@esdprofessionals.org.

Tip: If something doesn't work, first scroll to the bottom of the form and click on "Save and Resume Later". Then return to the form.

Name
Please include country code
Address
Which Credential Exam are you applying to take?
I am applying for the following Exam period
See the Credentialing Pages on our website for dates of the next exam period. https://www.esdprofessionals.org/exam/

ESD TRAINING & EDUCATION

Are you currently being mentored by an ESD Professional in any capacity?

ESD TEACHING EXPERIENCE

What is the nature of your ESD teaching?
Check all that apply
Do you train ESD Instructors?
Please only indicate personalized group or one-on-one instructor training, not pre-recorded virtual and online courses.
Have you ever mentored other ESD Instructors?

OTHER EDUCATION

Examples: Degree in social work or psychology, yoga teacher training, personal trainer work, etc.
Examples: University or primary school teaching, first aid certification, performance or public speaking experience, etc.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

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Please upload your CV or resume. It may include your work experience, education, achievements, and skills. This will not be public. Files should be under 10 MB.
Please include a biography written in third person that we can share publicly. Please keep the biography under 250 words. Your biography could include your name, occupation, achievements, ESD training, and country. By filling out this field, you are agreeing to the public use of your biography for Association announcements.
0 of 250 max words.
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Please upload a headshot we can share publicly. Please ensure the photograph is a front-facing view and includes your face. By uploading a headshot, you are agreeing to the public use of your headshot for Association announcements. Photos should be under 10 MB.
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Please upload a photograph of you in action - doing or teaching ESD - that we can share publicly. Please ensure the photograph only includes your face, and if there are other people their faces are not visible. By uploading a photo, you are agreeing to the public use of it for Association announcements. Photos should be under 10 MB.
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MEMBERSHIP

Are you a member of the Association of ESD Professionals?

EXAM COST & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The IAESDP is happy to provide Financial Assistance to applying Members and Exam Candidates to cover the cost of Credential Exams. We provide financial assistance in the form of limited duration Sponsorships and Scholarships.

All applications received are weighed equitably and inclusively, applying Empowerment Self Defense principles to the best of our ability. If you have any questions about the process, please contact us at info@esdprofessionals.org.

Have you been affected by the United States government changes in funding?
We understand that instructors in countries outside of the United States have been affected by the freezing of funds to USAID programs, and instructors inside the United States may be experiencing an elimination or decrease of grant funding.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Please complete the following section to the best of your ability. The Proof of Income/Expenses uploads can be as simple as a letter, on letterhead, explaining your financial need. Please use US Dollars in your responses.

Examples: 10/2019-1/2024; 10/2019-current
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
This upload can be tax documents, paystubs, or as simple as a letter, on letterhead, explaining your financial need.

TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS

I would like to request any kind of accommodation for taking the exam
Examples: Issues related to vision, test anxiety, internet access, access to a computer in a private setting, language, etc.

AGREEMENTS

CODE OF ETHICS

READ THE ASSOCIATION CODE OF ETHICS HERE

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Ethics Code Acknowledgement
CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY

READ THE ASSOCIATION EXAM CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY HERE

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It is critical to the integrity of the exam and the Association Credential Program that the exam and all its contents remain confidential. Therefore, the Association has created a policy whereby all exam candidates sign a statement declaring that they have read and understood the Exam Confidentiality Policy and that they agree to abide by it.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Association Exam Confidentiality Policy and agree to abide by it and all of its terms and provisions. I further agree not to participate in any conduct identified as cheating before, during, or after exam administration and acknowledge that penalties for violating the Exam Confidentiality Policy may result in review by an Association Review Panel.

Clear Signature

I declare that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and that the documents submitted in support of this application are genuine. I understand that any dishonesty will be grounds for considering denial of this application.

Clear Signature
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