Professional Certification
The North Carolina Association of Festivals & Events,
as the certifying body, offers, for its professional members, the opportunity
for certification. Professional certification is a method by which individuals
who have met predetermined qualifications can be granted special recognition.
Following are some of the benefits of certification for special event planning
professionals: - Increases professional credentials;
- Encourages employers and business associates to
recognize professional skills, education, and commitment;
- Encourages networking and the sharing of ideas and
knowledge;
- Educational seminars help to maintain professional
competency and encourage growth and development.
The NCAF&E Professional Certification Board is the
standing committee on certification. This Board sets the standards and criteria
for certification by listing the requirements for applications and by evaluating
and measuring the completion of certification. Depending upon the applicant's
level of experience, education, and other appropriate criteria, application can
be made for, a) the "Certified Festival & Event Planner," or b)
the "Certified Associate Festival & Event Planner." Certification
will be granted for a period of three years after completion of the stated
requirements for initial certification. Application for re- certification will
then be necessary.
The following requirements are mandatory and must be
fulfilled prior to application for certification.
- Applicants must hold current membership in NCAF&E
as an individual or through their organization.
- Applicants must have attended Showfest and Summer Seminar
during the year prior to application and the year of certification.
- Applicants must have actively participated on standing
NCAF&E committee prior to seeking certification.
- In addition to the three above-listed requirements,
applicants must have accumulated 40 points to support their initial
certification application. To support re-certification applications,
applicants, must have accumulated 40 points in addition to the first three
requirements listed above.
- At time of Application for Certification, a fee of
$100.00 must accompany the application. At the time of Application for
Re-certification, a fee of $50.00 must accompany the application.
To receive an application and additional information,
contact the NCAF&E office.
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