A Long History – Over a decade of service to the Consumer Debt Relief Industry!

The IAPDA was formed in the year 2000 to provide the new and fledgling debt settlement industry with a fully online training and certification program for individuals providing debt settlement services to consumer clients – Arbitrain Training Systems.

Since 2000 the IAPDA certification training program has provided companies of all sizes the necessary industry orientation and training needed for company customer service staff and debt consultants, certifying individuals who successfully complete the certification program.

The IAPDA certification training course materials have been updated and expanded many times over the years, more than doubling in size from the original course size.

A major update to the certification training course materials occured in April 2008 with the first state government UDMSA approval – Colorado – updates and expansion of course materials continues to this day as the debt relief industry evolves.

All states with UDMSA legislation have approved the IAPDA certification training program.

IAPDA Membership numbers have grown rapidly and steadily since formation in 2000 to a current membership of over 3000 individuals, demonstrating the debt relief industry’s recognition and endorsement of IAPDA training and certification programs.

The IAPDA has been involved for over a decade in all phases of development of the debt industry – and we will continue to be involved in the exciting future of consumer debt relief.

The IAPDA Today – Completely consumer focused with total membership transparency of our 3000+ graduated members! Consumers can easily verify IAPDA membership and certification status with an online search by name, company and city.

Today the IAPDA offers members two certification training programs with two professional designations!

Certified Debt Specialist (CDS) & Certified Credit Counseling Specialist (CCCS)