ADP (Alliance of Development Practitioners) is an independent professional association focused on developing standards, competencies, and professional certifications for practitioners in the development and non-profit sector.
No. ADP is not a training provider. It operates as an independent professional body responsible for defining standards and certification frameworks, not delivering training programs.
ADP’s role is to develop professional competency frameworks, govern certification systems, and promote ethical and practice-based standards within the development sector.
ADP develops multiple professional certification tracks. The primary certification currently introduced is The Social Innovation Practitioner Certification (SIPC), with additional certifications under development.
SIPC is a professional certification designed for practitioners working in social innovation, development projects, sustainability, and impact-driven initiatives, with a focus on applied practice.
SIPC is a professional certification designed for practitioners working in social innovation, development projects, sustainability, and impact-driven initiatives, with a focus on applied practice.
At this stage, SIPC is presented as a certification framework. Formal registration and assessments will be launched in later phases. Interested individuals may submit an Expression of Interest through the website.
Yes. ADP is an international professional association with a global outlook, registered in Europe (Belgium) and operating through regional hubs and expert groups.
You can contact ADP or submit an Expression of Interest through the website. Updates regarding certifications and future developments will be shared with interested practitioners.
