CDDA Eligibility - IMDDA Membership Site

1 Eligibility Form

2 Contact Information

3 Certificate Name and Mailing Address

4 Professional Experience

5 Professional References

6 Upload Supporting Documents

7 Affidavit

If you cannot complete this application in one sitting, please use the provided Save and Continue Later option to save your progress. In order to complete your IMDDA application, you MUST complete all pages of this multi-page form and pay the CDDA application fee of $395. If you are not currently a member, a one year Professional membership ($295) or Government membership ($195) is also required. You will have the opportunity to purchase a membership as part of the CDDA package at the end of this application. If your application is not approved, your payment will be refunded. IMDDA accepts credit cards and bank wire transfers.
Email*
Education
Candidates who wish to take the CDDA Examination must have a minimum of 40 qualifying credits based on education, other professional certification, and professional experience in the Due Diligence field, in addition to providing 3 references.
Select highest level of education*
Supporting documentation must accompany information submitted. You will have the opportunity to upload it on page 6, Upload Supporting Documents.
Professional Experience
Each year of full-time experience in Due Diligence or related duties in a financial institution.
Years of Professional Experience (5 credits/year)
*Please enter the years of experience, not the number of credits. Please complete the Professional Experience Section on the next page
Training
Number of Professional Certifications
Please enter a number from 0 to 3.
Professional Certification (Financial Related) — (CPA, CPP, CRCM, CFE, CPE, CFA, CAIA, FINRA Series, etc.)
Any certification program must include a minimum of eight (8) hours of instruction and a certification exam. 5 credits/certification (up to 15 credits total for professional training)
Professional Certifications*
Please list the names and dates of each certification you are using to establish eligibility. You will be asked to upload copies of certificates and proof of valid membership in good standing on page 6, Upload Supporting Documents.
Hours of Conferences or Training Sessions
Please enter a number from 0 to 15.
Attendance at a course/seminar/web seminar/conference/educational and or training session on the topic of due diligence or related subjects within the past year – (Includes internal and external training, training by a government agency and IMDDA training.
1 credit/hour (up to 15 credits) Please enter the number of hours, not the number of training sessions
Conferences or Training Sessions*
Please list the names of each course/seminar/web seminar/conference/educational and/or training session you are using to establish eligibility. You will be asked to upload copies of certificate(s) of attendance or receipt of payment from entity conducting training on page 6, Upload Supporting Documents.
Total Credits*
You must have a minimum of 40 qualifying credits to proceed to the next step of the application.
You meet the eligibility requirements and can proceed to the next step of the application.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO UPLOAD THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT THE END OF THIS APPLICATION ON STEP 6, UPLOAD SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
- Education: Copy of your educational degree (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, JD, or Equivalent).
- Professional Certification: Copy of certificate(s) and proof of valid membership in good standing if applicable.
- Course, seminar, web seminar, conference, educational or training session: provide copies of certificate(s) of attendance or receipt of payment from entity conducting training. (You do not need to provide receipts or proof of IMDDA training.)
You must have a minimum of 40 qualifying credits to proceed to the next step of the application.
Please check your information above and enter additional qualifying details to continue your application.

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You need to submit 40 validated credits before continuing the application.
Name*
Prefix First Middle Last Suffix
Job Title*
Company*
Industry*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

No PO Boxes, please
Phone*
Alternate Phone
Fax
Alternate Email

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Certificate Name*
Prefix First Middle Last Suffix
Please enter your name exactly how you would like it to appear on your certificate.
Mailing Address*
Same as contact information

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Please indicate where you would like your certificate mailed, if different from your contact information. No PO Boxes, please.

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Affidavit*
- I certify that I have read and agree to the terms and conditions set forth in the application. I certify that the information submitted in this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that, if the information I have submitted is found to be incomplete or inaccurate, my application may be rejected, my examination results may be delayed or voided, not released, or invalidated by IMDDA, or if already certified, the “Certified Due Diligence Analyst®” designation may be revoked. I certify that I have never been convicted of a felony (or in a military service convicted by a general court-martial) and that there is no criminal charge now pending against me. I certify that I have never had a professional membership, license, registration or certification denied, suspended or revoked (other than for lack of minimum qualifications or failure of examination), and that I have never been censured or disciplined by any professional body or organization. I understand that approval of my application is contingent upon the results of a possible investigation of the truthfulness and accuracy of all information I have provided. I authorize IMDDA, Pearson and its agents to discuss the results of such a review with all persons involved in the certification process. I give consent for all contacted persons to provide information concerning me and/or my application, and I release each such person from liability for providing information to IMDDA, Pearson and its agents. I understand that any false or misleading statement, misrepresentation, or concealment or material omission of the information I have provided or failed to provide on my application and attachments may be grounds for rejection of my application.
In order to complete your IMDDA application, you MUST continue to the next page and pay the CDDA application fee. If you are not approved, your payment will be refunded. If you are not currently an IMDDA member, please choose the option that includes a one year membership, as being a member in good standing is required for the CDDA. IMDDA accepts credit cards and bank wire transfers. To process a wire transfer, please choose Pay Later/Invoice, which will send an invoice with wire transfer instructions directly to your email address.

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Child form to capture each job for CDDA application.

Dates of Employment:
From*
To*
Name of Employer*
Industry*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Position/Title*
Total Months in this Assignment*
Name & Title of Immediate Supervisor*
Business Telephone of Immediate Supervisor*
Summary of Work Assignment*
(Do not use this space merely to refer to an attachment)

Required for all candidates Professional references must be individuals who have knowledge of your Due Diligence expertise and/or current position and the degree of responsibility held in the performance of your job. You should not use anyone as a reference who falls under your supervision. Do not use your own relatives, or members of the IMDDA staff as references. (Please note: all 3 references are REQUIRED.)

Name*
First Last
Job Title*
Professional Relationship*
Company Name*
Address*
City State / Province / Region Country
Telephone*
Select one*
- Home
- Business
How long known*
Email
IMDDA Member*
- Yes
- No
- Don't know
Certified Due Diligence Specialist (CDDA)*
- Yes
- No
- Don't know

Contact: 646 588 0399
cdda@imdda.org

Education

Professional Experience

Training

You meet the eligibility requirements and can proceed to the next step of the application.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO UPLOAD THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT THE END OF THIS APPLICATION ON STEP 6, UPLOAD SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

You must have a minimum of 40 qualifying credits to proceed to the next step of the application.

TO BE FILLED IN ONLY FOR THOSE CANDIDATES WHO CLAIM CREDITS FOR EACH YEAR OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE Due Diligence FIELD:

Please upload the required documentation