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Rural Affairs Institute for Development

Competence. Sustainability. Institutional Transformation.

Certification

RAID’s certification pathway is built around competence, participation, assessment, and evidence of learning.

Stage 1

Enrollment

Register and receive admission confirmation.

Stage 2

Participation

Attend required sessions and complete learning activities.

Stage 3

Assessment

Complete quizzes, assignments, or competence checks.

Stage 4

Certification

Receive a Certificate of Competence when conditions are met.

Foundation Certificate

For participants who successfully complete the ISO 37101 foundation course requirements.

Intermediate Certificate

For participants who demonstrate applied understanding in the intermediate program.

SDP Professional Certificate

For participants who complete the flagship Sustainable Development Portfolio pathway.

RAID Certification Notes

  • Final certificate wording including the Institute Membership should match the Institute’s approved credential language.
  • Certificate numbering and verification are standardized.
  • Where needed, institutes may issue 'Participation' Certificates/ letters separately from competence certificates.
  • Advanced future options may include digital badges, verification codes, and public registry integration.