OU Economic Development Institute

The University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute (OU EDI) is the premier economic development program. OU EDI was the first such program, beginning 60 years ago (1962). Some key features of OU EDI include:TOP-QUALITY INSTRUCTION – Leading practitioners are carefully vetted as instructors. Courses are regularly audited to assure adherence to core content, as well as the inclusion of current trends and best practices. We require and pay very close attention to participant evaluations.HIGHLY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATE – More than 5,500 professionals have completed the OU EDI certificate, so the OU EDI certificate on your resume or bio is well-recognized in the profession.QUALIFIES FOR CEcD EXAM - Our courses fully align with IEDC, counting towards the CEcD certification exam.BOTH ONLINE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS – We are the only online course provider which offers unmatched flexibility, cost savings, and speed of completion. You may select an all in-person experience, or add online courses based on your preferences and needs.BEST PRACTICES AND CURRENT TRENDS - Participants leave with tools that can be put to use immediately.MENTORING PROGRAM – Every participant is matched with a highly experienced, CEcD certified instructor to advise regarding certification and the profession.PEER NETWORKING – Our courses and our social media presence provide an opportunity to connect deeply with other professionals who are an ongoing resource for your career. ONLY CEcD EXAM PREP COURSE IN THE COUNTRY – There is a great deal of evidence showing OU EDI CEcD Exam Prep course participant pass rate is significantly higher than the overall rate of 30-35%. Our participants come from many career paths. Many are coming to economic development from another career and want to become well-grounded in the profession quickly. Others are focused on IEDC CEcD certification.