Electronic Document Associate (EDA)
This designation is awarded to individuals currently working in the electronic document industry who meet both of the following criteria:

• Minimum of two years of active work experience in the industry
• Earn an equivalent of 50 Certification Credits (educational and/or knowledge sharing)
  • • Education credits (post-secondary education and industry-related education)
    • Knowledge sharing credits (industry-related activities such as preparing or giving an educational presentation)

Students enrolled in a post-secondary program may also apply if the following criteria are met:

• Minimum of two years post-secondary education
• Minimum of 3 months of industry-related job experience, including internships
• The equivalent of 50 Certification Credits (educational and/or knowledge sharing)

EDA Designation Cost:

• $150 USD Application Fee

Additional Considerations:

• The EDA designation is good for 5 years and is not renewable.
• If you apply for your EDP certification within 5 years of receiving your EDA designation, your EDP Application Fee ($50 USD) will be waived.  You remain responsible for your EDP Portfolio Review Fee ($300 USD).
• Learn more from this Xplor EDP Webinar:  Leveling Up in a Time of Great Change:  EDP Certification Value in Print, Mail & CCM
• Review the Xplor EDP Certification Program Handbook before applying for your EDA.  Download the Xplor EDP Certification Program Handbook here.

EDA Application Options:

• Word Document
• Fillable PDF
  

Questions?  Please contact edp@xplor.org.

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