About the Center
for Economic Development Education
The Center for Economic Development Education at the UALR Institute
for Economic Advancement (IEA) offers training, planning, and
development services to economic developers and economic development
organizations.
The training complements career development courses already
available for professionals in economic development and prepares
volunteer leaders for their participation in their communities'
economic development programs.
NEW: Online Professional Program
Partner with EDI. Details forthcoming.
Advanced Certificates Click
for information on advanced certificates (non-degree) in Economic
Development Research and Business Retention and Expansion.
Professional Designation Click
for information on the Mid-South Economic Development Professional
Program.
Curriculum Click
for information on the entire curriculum of professional economic
development courses offered by the Center for Economic Development
Education.
Orientation Click
for information on this one-day, on-site course for local community
leaders and delivered in association with local economic development
organizations.