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ACED / Planned credential framework

American Certified Event Director

A professional credential framework for those planning and leading safe, effective, and participant-centered sport events.

Program framework in development

Not yet open for applications

This page describes a developing credential concept. ASI has not yet published final eligibility, assessment, pricing, renewal, or launch requirements for this credential.

Designed for professional recognition

Event directors, tournament leaders, and operations professionals. The framework is intended to recognize a combination of relevant learning, demonstrated practice, experience, and leadership - not completion of a single course alone.

Planned pathway

When the framework is approved, ASI will publish the complete standard, acceptable evidence, assessment process, ethics expectations, decision and appeals procedures, and renewal requirements.

  • Review the published competency and eligibility standard.
  • Organize qualifying education, experience, and other evidence.
  • Apply to ASI through the approved credentialing process.
  • Maintain the credential through continuing development and ethical practice.

Education supports the pathway

American Sport Education is the ecosystem's education and professional-development division. ASI remains the standards and credentialing authority.