Certification Standards Notice
DDPI Worldwide Certification and Practicum requirements are governed by the DDPI Worldwide Regulations Governing the Use of DDPI Worldwide Certification Marks (Certification Rules). Where any summary information on this website differs from the formal Certification Rules, the Certification Rules prevail. Any approved amendments to practicum structures or certification requirements are implemented in accordance with the Certification Rules.
The next planned updates to practicum structures are scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2027. Until that date, current published requirements remain in force. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Step 1. Completion of the Practicum
The Organisation completes the practicum when the Primary and Second Consultants agree that the organisation has reached the required standards of practice as set out in the Action Plan and Portfolio of Evidence.
The Final Reviews of both consultants and the forward Action Plan will be presented to the Board by the Primary Consultant with a recommendation for certification.
Step 2. Agreement and Recommendation
If the Primary and Second Consultants do not agree on the recommendation, then the DDPI Worldwide Board Review Committee, whose decision and recommendations will be final, will review the Organisation’s Portfolio of Evidence and the findings of the Consultants and determine if the Action Plan has been completed.
If it is felt that sufficient progress has not been made, the DDPI Worldwide Board Review Committee will outline steps necessary for the Organisation to complete the Action Plan and Practicum.
The Practicum is completed when the Primary and Second Consultants then agree that the Organisation has completed the steps outlined by the DDPI Worldwide Board Review committee.
Step 3. Payment of Certification fee
The Organisation pays the DDP Organisation Certification fee.
| Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee USD ($) | $200 | $400 | $800 |
| Annual revenue | <$500K | $500K-$5M | $5M> |
Step 4. DDPI Worldwide certificate sent
The Organisation will be sent a DDPI Worldwide certificate that states it is a Certified DDP Organisation.
This certificate will include the DDPI trademark, a DDPI Worldwide Organisation membership number, and the dates the certification is valid. It will name the Primary and Second Consultants and will be signed by Dan Hughes, founder of DDP.
The Organisation has the option of being listed as a Certified Organisation in DDP on the ddpnetwork.org website.
Step 5. Certification length and renewal
Certification is valid for 4 (four) years. Dates of certification are included on the Organisation’s DDPI Worldwide certificate.
Details of how to renew the certificate can be found on Renewal of Organisational Certification.
Step 6. Declaration concerning Renewal of Organisation Certification
A senior member of the organisation will read, complete and sign The Declaration concerning Renewal of Organisation Certification.
Declaration Concerning Renewal of Organisation Certification
Please return this document to the organisation’s DDPI Worldwide-Approved Primary Consultant.