What are the requirements for an IYD Credential?
Standard Process for an IYD requires that a person have: 1. At least a High School Diploma or GED 2. 480 hours of experience working with children/youth. 3. Completed approximately 180 hours of classes/training that cover Youth Development, Families and Communities, Program Environment, Program Content and Professionalism (this is approximately 12 college credits). 4. Been observed and approved by an Advisor and Independent Reviewer selected by the Indiana YouthPRO Association. 5. Is a member of Indiana YouthPRO Association (YouthPRO). Alternate Process for an IYD requires that a person have: 1. Education – an Associate, Bachelor, or Master Degree with a minimum of 12 credits in Youth Development or a related field; or • 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 • Degree plus 20 Continuing Education Hours (CEH or CEU) earned during the past 3 years that relate to the Core Competen
