07/22/2026
A credential is only as strong as the organization behind it.
CCPDT is the only dog training credentialing organization with certification programs accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) — the same independent body that accredits certifications for nurses, athletic trainers, and other established professions.
What does that mean in plain terms? Our exams aren't a certificate for completing a course. They're independently developed, validated against a national standard, and reviewed by a third party — the same rigor other professions are held to.
Every exam, policy, and decision we make is built on five values: integrity, education, excellence, scientific principles, and transparency.
When a trainer earns a CCPDT credential, that's what stands behind it.
