ICF Accelerator Courses: EDAC Members Receive 5 Points Toward Ec.D. Certification


Published August 22, 2025

In partnership with the Intelligent Community Forum, EDAC members earn 5 points toward Ec.D. certification by completing all courses, in the Community Accelerator® online training program.

The courses give the elected, administrative and volunteer leaders of your city or region the tools they need to create the change they seek. Illustrated by case studies and videos, Accelerator training provides essential guidance in creating a successful economic and community development strategy adapted to the demands of the digital age. It provides useful examples of how to form a strong coalition to carry it forward and ensure its success, based on the experience of nearly 200 remarkable cities and regions around the world

ICF offers seven self-paced online courses that explain the economic and social challenges of our Digital Century – and the success factors that cities and regions have applied to turn challenge into opportunity. Download a list of the topics you will learn and the competencies you will gain from the courses.

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