International Professional Achievement Certificate
A certificate built for funeral professionals serving families around the world.
he NFDA International Professional Achievement Certificate (IPAC) recognizes international members outside the United States who demonstrate a commitment to funeral service education. It’s a meaningful credential — and one that comes with real benefits from the moment you enroll.The IPAC is available exclusively to NFDA members in good standing located outside of the United States.
What you receive when you earn the IPAC.
Upon completing the program, NFDA sends certificate-holders a comprehensive recognition package that includes a formal Certificate of Achievement, a special IPAC logo for use in marketing materials, a press release template to announce the achievement to local media and recognition in NFDA’s online Find a Funeral Home and Member Directories.
I’m always looking for ways to continue my growth as a funeral director and the NFDA’s International Professional Achievement Certificate program provided a route to continue my learning. The program offers a unique opportunity to advance your knowledge and broaden your horizons in all aspects of funeral service.
Jeremy Field Managing Director C.P.J. Field & Co. Ltd United Kingdom
How to earn the IPAC.
There are three steps to complete the program.
Step 1 — Submit your Declaration of Intent ($75)
Pay the Declaration of Intent fee online. This fee covers program enrollment, record keeping, your credential package upon completion and enrollment in the required ethics course: NFDA Professional Ethics in Funeral Service: NFDA’s Code of Ethical Professional Conduct. It also activates your 25% discount on NFDA distance learning courses applied toward the certificate. Submit Declaration of IntentStep 2 — Pass the ethics course test
Complete and pass the online test for NFDA Professional Ethics in Funeral Service: NFDA’s Code of Ethical Professional Conduct. This course is required for certificate eligibility.Step 3 — Complete 20 education hours within 18 months
Earn a minimum of 20 CE hours from qualifying sources within 18 months of your Declaration of Intent date. Qualifying sources include NFDA distance learning courses, NFDA conferences and events, other international funeral service conventions and up to 3 hours from a non-NFDA provider with pre-approval from NFDA.How the IPAC designation may be used.
The IPAC is a voluntary individual achievement. It is not a license or credential to practice, and it does not guarantee any particular level of performance. Only individuals may earn the certificate; no funeral firm or business entity may hold it. The IPAC logo may be used on business cards, correspondence and promotional materials by individuals who have earned it.
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