How to Apply

Before you begin (these will prevent some potential headaches)

Please contact Mark Nolte at (319) 354-3939 before downloading the Pre Application form for complete instructions.

Save PDF to Your Desktop

Once you've opened the PDF in a browser window, click the disc icon at the top to save it on your desktop.  This allows you to return to your document at any time (remember to always save your work when filling out the form).

Steps to certification

The path to certification is a five step process:

1.  Submit pre-application (download pre-application to the right)
2.  Review by Standards & Criteria Committee
3.  Authorize preparation of full application
4.  Third party consultant review of full application
5.  Award seal of certification