That cert post blew up + what's next

Main Updates

The organization's previous post questioning certification value received overwhelming engagement, which the team views as validation of their perspective. They note "the industry has an experience gap, not a knowledge gap."

Strategic Changes Coming

Starting September, the publication will transition to monthly emails (first Thursday of each month) rather than frequent communications. This shift allows the team to focus on higher-quality content including live streams, detailed breakdowns, and substantive educational material.

Program Evolution

**CDA Live** begins September 8th and is currently at 50% capacity. After five years of 14-week cohorts, this may represent the final traditional program format. The organization plans to evolve toward formats better aligned with industry needs.

For 2026, they anticipate introducing "shorter, intensive workshops instead of 14-week commitments," with pilot testing beginning this fall. Limited enrollment discounts remain available.

The team encourages prospective participants to visit their refreshed website at leveleffect.com.