Join the 2023 CEFL Cohort!
The Certificate in Education Foundation Leadership, CEFL, is the professional standard and is the only certification program designed exclusively for education foundation leaders and executives. This program provides foundation leaders with specific skills and knowledge required to lead and manage an education foundation, regardless of size.
The CEFL Certification Program is offered online in an asynchronous format that is self-paced with weekly deadlines. Optional weekly check-ins over Zoom provide a space to connect in real time with instructors and peers from across the country.
Each course is four weeks; the certificate can be completed in about six months. New in 2023 is a “Flex” week between each course. This allows students the flexibility to work ahead, catch up on any missed work, or just enjoy some time off.
This six-course program is ideal for education foundation leaders, foundation staff, and board members who are passionate about the advancement of the industry, their foundation, and their professional growth.
Prerequisite
You must be a member in good standing with the NAEF and maintain active membership to retain certification.
Registration
Full program registration and for course CEFL 101 closes on April 23, 2023. You can also choose to register and pay by course.
Registration Fee
The cost for the six-course program is $3,000 and we provide two payment options:
- Pay in full and receive a 10% or $300 discount. Payment of $2,700 must be received on or before April 23, 2023.
- Pay by the course at $500/each. We must receive payment before the start of the course.
We must receive payment in advance of the course start date to provide you with access to the online learning platform.
Course Calendar
The six-course session begins April 23 and concludes November 19, 2023. Enrolled students may access course materials beginning April 23; courses begin April 30.
Access our CEFL Certification web page
