IYD Credential - Training Requirements
As of May 2007, there are two different ways to obtain an IYD Credential - the Standard Process designed for individuals with a High School Diploma or GED and the Alternate Process designed for individuals with an Associate, Bachelor or Master Degree. Each is described below with more detail.

IYD Credential Training Requirements for the Standard Process:

• A total of 180 hours of education and training;
  o 4 to 5 college classes (at least a total of 12 credits or 135 contact hours)
  o 45 hours of non-credit or college credit training
• Class work must cover the designated competencies.
• College transcripts must document all class work.
• Candidate is currently working with children or youth.
• Candidate has completed 480 hours in an organized program environment that serves children or youth age 5 to 18 within the past 5 years.
  

For a detailed chart with all requirements see IYD Credential Candidate Eligibility Requirements.

IYD Credential Training Requirements Alternate Process:

• Candidate has earned an Associate, Bachelor or Master Degree in Youth Development with coursework that relates to the IYD Core Competencies. Specific education requirements include:
  • A Degree with at least 12 credits in Youth Development or a related field. Courses must relate to the Core Competencies. OR
  • A Degree plus 180 hours of non-credit training and/or experience in Youth Development within the past 3 years that relate to the Core Competencies. OR
  • A Degree plus 20 Continuing Education Hours (CEH or CEU) earned during the past 3 years that relate to the Core Competencies.
• Candidate has completed 480 hours as an employee, volunteer or intern in an organized program environment that serves children or youth aged 5 to 18 within the past 5 years.

For a detailed chart with all the requirements see IYD Credential Candidate Eligibility Requirements

Other Training Options
Some candidates may meet IYD training requirements using alternative options that may include previous college level courses covering the IYD competencies or informal/non-credit training covering some of the competency areas. In either case these potential Candidatesneed to complete a Self-Assessment Tool and submit it to YouthPRO for evaluation. Once evaluated the Candidate will be provided with feedback from YouthPRO that will include information on what education and/or training needs remain.

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