What is an ESD Professional Credential?
ESD professionals around the world embrace a shared purpose and core principles. The Association of ESD Professionals was formed, in part, to promote a common, well-recognized, global standard of what constitutes professionalism and competence for empowerment self-defense instructors, curricula development specialists, researchers, advocates, and other ESD professionals. The Association credential (called ESDP which stands for ESD Professional) distinguishes empowerment self-defense from other types of self-defense.
The Credentialing Program was developed through research, consultation, and engagement with the worldwide ESD community following best practices for task analysis and exam development. The Association has established a standard that crosses borders, aligns with diverse cultures, and will effectively serve organizations of all types and sizes. Achieving the ESDP credential from the Association signals that a candidate’s practice is in alignment with the principles of ESD and that they have demonstrated professional competence, a commitment to social change and violence prevention, and high standards of ethical practice.
Are you ready for the Exam?
The Association recognizes that ESD professionals have a variety of personal and career experiences; a variety of skills, knowledge, and abilities; and with outlooks formed by varying international and cultural contexts. For these reasons the Association does not require any particular course of study or duration of experience to be eligible to apply for the Credentialing Exam. However, the Association recommends that candidates have a clear understanding of ESD principles and practices that are normally gained through formal ESD education and with experience teaching ESD.
Formación y experiencia recomendadas
The Association recommends that candidates have at least 100 hours (or 2 years) of ESD training and teaching experience, combined, prior to taking the exam.
Education: The Association recommends that your ESD education involve the supervision or mentorship by suitable experts in the field, supplemented by additional independent study, private practice, or involvement in adjacent fields, as appropriate. Education may be obtained from any individual, organization, institution, or for- or not-for-profit corporation or business which provides ESD instructor training. Martial arts education is not required, though a thorough understanding of physical techniques and their execution is recommended for candidate success.
Experience: It is recommended that you have spent at least 50 hours teaching ESD (direct engagement with participants). This could include assisting an ESD instructor or as the lead or solo instructor in a class or workshop. Experience may be of any sort and carried out in any capacity. It is recommended that you have some experience in managing groups of at least ten students. Instruction experience can be paid or unpaid.
Regardless of the educational source or experience level, we recommend you thoroughly examine the subject matter covered in the Exam and review the Credential Handbook.
Exam Information & Dates
La IAESDP ofrece el examen de acreditación 4 veces al año y las plazas para realizar el examen son limitadas. Le recomendamos que solicite presentarse al examen lo antes posible.
Applications Now Open
You can now apply for the Octubre 2024 Exam
Exam dates are Octubre 22-29, 2024
Applications are due by Octubre 8th
Other exam periods.
You can apply now for these periods as well, dates to be announced.
Please mark your preferred testing period on the application.
Period 1 2025 in Febrero
Period 2 2025 in Mayo
Period 3 2025 in Agosto
Tasas del examen de acreditación
We have created a tiered fee structure designed to meet the needs of our members and ESD Professionals around the world. If you need additional financial assistance, please note your needs in the application. If you have any questions, please contact us to talk about our scholarships and partner sponsorships.
Nivel 1
- Annual Income Range: $60,000 USD and above
USD$ 400.00
Nivel 2
- Annual Income Range: $40,000 - $60,000 USD
USD$ 320.00
Nivel 3
- Annual Income Range: $20,000 - $40,000 USD
USD$ 240.00
Nivel 4
- Annual Income Range: $10,000 - $20,000 USD
USD$ 160.00
Nivel 5
- Annual Income Range: $5,000 - $10,000 USD
USD$ 100.00
Nivel 6
- Annual Income Range: Below $5,000 USD
USD$ 60.00
Apoyar nuestra misión común de Acabar con la Violencia.
En 2022, la Asociación celebró la inauguración de nuestro Programa de Acreditación, que incluye un examen de acreditación, formación continua y componentes de acreditación.
Nuestra máxima prioridad en todo lo que hacemos es impulsar el trabajo de los profesionales de la EDS -su trabajo- en todo el mundo y fortalecer la profesión de EDS al servicio de la misión que todos compartimos: prevenir e interrumpir la violencia interpersonal.
El Programa de Acreditación consta de tres partes:
Part 1: Credential
- Examen. Para obtener las credenciales, los candidatos deben realizar el examen de acreditación.
- Credencial. Una vez superado el examen de acreditación, el candidato recibe una credencial ESDP (ESDP son las siglas de ESD Professional).
Part 2: Continuing Education
- Renovación cada tres años. Para estar al día, las credenciales deben renovarse cada tres años.
- Formación continua. Para renovar sus credenciales, los profesionales reciben clases de formación continua.
Part 3: Accreditation
- Proveedores acreditados de EDS. Las clases de formación continua pueden tomarse con proveedores acreditados (cualificados) de instrucción en EDS.
- Ética de la Asociación y cursos orientados a la empresa. La Asociación ofrecerá algunas clases de formación continua sobre temas empresariales como la ética y la gestión empresarial, pero la mayoría de las clases serán ofrecidas por organizaciones de EDS e instructores individuales de la gran comunidad de EDS, por aquellos proveedores que deseen acreditarse ante la Asociación.
