A4LE and EDmarket have paused the EDmarket Certified Learning Place Specialist™ (ECLPS™) Cohort 4 program until Fall 2027 as part of the ongoing integration of the two organizations and efforts to strengthen the program for the future.
Since announcing the pause, A4LE and EDmarket have formed a joint working group to guide the next phase of ECLPS™. The group has begun developing an updated and strengthened program for Fall 2027, including a review of the program’s structure, content, delivery, and alignment with Institute of Credentialing Excellence standards.
A4LE and EDmarket fully recognize and value the significant investment that individuals, companies, and industry partners have made in the ECLPS™ program over the years. The pause and ongoing program development do not diminish the value or validity of the ECLPS™ designation earned by past or current graduates. Existing ECLPS™ credential holders will continue to be recognized for their achievement and professional commitment to the learning environments industry.
Current registrants will be offered the option of a full refund, deferred enrollment into the Fall 2027 cohort, or a credit toward another A4LE/EDmarket offering.
A4LE and EDmarket remain committed to the future of ECLPS™ and to advancing professional and leadership development opportunities for the learning environments community. Additional updates about the Fall 2027 program will be shared as this work progresses.
Stay informed as planning for the Fall 2027 ECLPS™ program progresses.
For program-related questions regarding the future direction of ECLPS™, please contact Heather Tuley, Program & Content Director for ECLPS™
