National Center for State Courts

 

Improving Justice through Leadership
and Service to the Courts

     

  

 
Court Executive Development Program
The Court Executive Development Program is the flagship program of the National Center for State Court's Institute for Court Management. The only program of its kind in the United States, the CEDP traces its history to Chief Justice Warren E. Burger's call for improved management of court administration. The overall purpose of CEDP is leadership development. Successful graduates of the CEDP program earn the distinction of being a Fellow of the Institute for Court Management.

Program Overview
 

CEDP courses develop and enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of court administrators and provide instruction in areas of functional responsibility associated with court administration. The four phases build upon each other and challenge participants to develop analytical, administrative, and communication skills.
Admissions
 

Before a student may be considered for admission to Phase II, the CEDP admission process must be completed. All students seeking admission must compete for a place in Phase II. Admission is limited to 30 students annually.