Supporting our shared mission to End Violence. In 2022, the Association celebrated the inauguration of our Credentialing Program, which includes a Credentialing Exam, Continuing Education, and Accreditation components. It is our highest priority in everything that we do to advance…
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Credentialing Exam
Applications are now Open! The Credentialing Exam The Credentialing Exam will be offered four times in 2024 (February, May, August, late October. Dates to be announced.) Process Complete the Application and indicate your preferred Exam Period. Upload supporting documents. Receive…
Exam Handbook
Credentialing Exam Handbook Below are significant excerpts from the Exam Handbook. Click below for the full Handbook. Introduction Collapse ESD professionals around the world embrace a shared purpose and core principles. The Association of ESD Professionals (“Association”) was formed, in…
Core Competencies
Core Competencies The Core Competencies List (otherwise known as Subject Matter List) was created through an interactive process involving lively discussions among Advisory Council members, consultation with additional ESD experts from around the world, and staff research. Module One: Emotional,…
Continuing Education
Continuing Education with the IAESDP Meeting your Credential Requirements is as easy as logging in, selecting your courses, and training on your schedule. The Idea Bridge is the IAESDP’s continuing education and community portal. While courses are available to all…
Credentialing Committees
Credentialing Committees Credentialing Advisory Council The IAESDP, as a part of its obligations in serving the Empowerment Self Defense and Self Defense Industries, is tasked with supporting an independent, unaffiliated Credentialing Advisory Committee that involves ESD community members, related experts,…
Credentialing Exam Confidentiality Policy
Exam Confidentiality Policy All information received by the Association in the application materials are confidential. It is critical to the integrity of the Exam and the Association Credentialing Program that the Exam and all its contents remain confidential. The Exam…
Credentialing Program FAQ
Why does the IAESDP offer a Credentialing Exam? The International Association of ESD Professionals was formed, in part, to promote a common, well-recognized, global standard of what constitutes professionalism and competence for ESD instructors, curricula development specialists, researchers, advocates, and…
The Idea Bridge Instructor Application
Credentialing Exam Application
ESD Research and Citations
Research and Citations ESD is Evidence-based! The proof of the pudding is in the tasting. Check out the evidence! Empowerment Self Defense (ESD) Research and Citations Rape Prevention through Empowerment of Adolescent Girls Authors: Sarnquist, C., Sinclair, J., Arene-Morley, D.,…
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Meet the Newly Credentialed ESD Professionals (2023)
Congratulations to all our new ESD Professionals
What to Expect from the Association Credentialing Exam
So you’ve signed up for the Association Credentialing Exam, and you like to feel prepared…