Deadlines are fast approaching for the 2010 exams

Amber Howard, CKD, CBD
VP Professional Development

There’s no better way to set yourself apart from your competition and to expand your industry certification. Achieve this by sitting for your AKBD, CKD, or CBD exam in 2010.

These are the dates to keep in mind when applying for your certification:

AKBD on Campus Program- January 9-30, 2010
Applications due November 30, 2009

AKBD Academic Exams– March 6-20, 2010
Applications due December 4, 2009

All Design Exams & CKBI Exam– March 6, 2010
Applications due December 4, 2009
Late Application Deadline: December 18, 2009

K/BIS Chicago- April 15, 2010
Applications due February 5, 2010
No Late Application Deadline

AKBD Academic Exams- September 18-October 2, 2010
Applications due June 25, 2010
Late Application Deadline: July 9, 2010

All Design Exams & CKBI Exam- September 18, 2010
Applications due June 25, 2010
Late Application Deadline: July 9, 2010

NKBA has made it even easier by doing away with the one time new certification fee! Complete applications can be found on NKBA’s website. http://www.nkba.org/industry_education_certification_application.aspx

Please contact Amber at 602.418.7071 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , with any questions regarding getting certified or adding to your certification.