Career Details

Qualification in Forensic Document Examiners (ABFDE)

Description

Objectives are two-fold: to establish, maintain and enhance standards of qualification for those who practice forensic document examination, and to certify applicants who comply with ABFDE requirements for this expertise.

Certifying Organization

American Board of Forensic Document Examiners

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Diplomate of the ACFEI

Certifying Organization

American College of Forensic Examiners

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Forensic Interviewer

Certifying Organization

International Association of Interviewers

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Fraud Examiner

Certifying Organization

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Type

A - Core

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