Up to fifteen participants can join the leadership development program cohort. This is a 11-month program facilitated by experienced and dedicated credentialing professionals. The program will begin in January 2025 and conclude at the 2025 I.C.E. Exchange, November 17-20 in Phoenix, AZ. Participants should expect to commit 2-4 hours per month to the program, however additional time may be needed during certain weeks. You must be in attendance for the 2025 I.C.E. Exchange to participate.  

Program topics include but are not limited to:

• Emotional Intelligence and Professional Mindset
• Leading Teams and Building Relationships
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Goal Setting
• Quality Assurance & Systems
• Innovation
• Public Speaking
• The Business of Certification
• Credentialing Career Pathways & Development

Benefits of the Leadership Development Program include:

• Building a lasting career network that strengthens the perception of credentialing as a profession
• Gaining access to a network and support system to facilitate professional and career development
• Developing professionalism and increasing the likelihood of career promotions
• Overcoming obstacles to reach career success
• Providing inspiration and encouragement to target long-term goals
• Leveraging leadership skills

To participate in the I.C.E. Leadership Development Program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Currently employed as a credentialing professional at the mid-career level (e.g., Coordinator - Director Level) with typically 5-10 years of experience
• I.C.E. member in good standing (I.C.E. Membership must be maintained throughout the program)
• Note: Due to the popularity of this program, I.C.E. will only select one person per organization per cohort 

If accepted to the I.C.E. Leadership Development Program, you must meet the following criteria during your participation in the cohort:

• Remain an employee of a credentialing body. If an accepted applicant changes employment and is determined to no longer be eligible, I.C.E. will not refund tuition or transfer the acceptance to another individual after the first session has been held
• Attend a minimum of 6 virtual workshops with credentialing leaders
• Be in attendance for the 2025 I.C.E. Exchange

The program registration fee is $1,750 and includes:

• Strength Finders™ Tool, Book, and top five strengths report
• 5 selected publications
• The I.C.E. Certification Handbook, 3rd Edition
• 9 virtual workshops with credentialing leaders
• 2025 I.C.E. Exchange registration (Registration is nontransferable)

Complete the application form by November 29, 2024. The application form includes the following: 

1. Applicant Information
2. Employment Information
3. Letter of support completed by your employer*
4. Essay describing:*
   • Your objectives for participating in this program.
   • Your commitment to credentialing as a profession.
   • Your short- and long-term professional goals.
   • Your perspective on the importance of DE&I in your journey and/or credentialing organizations.
5. Current resume*

*You will upload these resources in the application form.

​Complete the Scholarship Form if you are interested in applying for a partial or full scholarship.

If you have any questions, please reach out to info@credentialingexcellence.org.