If you’re working on a CFTEA certificate or diploma right now, here’s something to know: the 2026~2027 Awards Catalog is out, and you have 18 months from its release to finish under your current requirements. No switching tracks. No starting over.
That’s the policy in plain language. The 18~month grandfathering window protects the path you’re already on, so any changes in the new catalog don’t disrupt the work you’ve completed.
For students currently working on a certificate or diploma: you’re protected. Keep going.
For HR and L&D leaders: the new catalog is your planning document for the second half of 2026 and through 2027. Refreshed pathways. New course inclusions. A clearer layout for mapping development plans for your teams.
For prospective students considering a CFTEA award: the 2026~2027 catalog is what you’ll be working under. Worth looking through before you commit to a starting point.
If you have questions about how the changes affect a specific student, an existing program, or a planned bulk enrollment, reach out. We’ll walk through it with you.