Industry-recognized certifications and training for e-discovery professionals. Trusted by law firms, corporations, and courts worldwide.
The gold standard professional certification for e-discovery specialists
The industry's premier professional certification. Demonstrate your expertise and stand out to employers with the credential recognized across the legal industry.
Build your e-discovery expertise with comprehensive certificate programs
The foundational e-discovery certificate. Comprehensive training covering the entire e-discovery lifecycle, ethics, budgeting, and project management.
Deep dive into e-discovery technology. TAR, predictive coding, analytics, data processing, and the technical foundations of modern e-discovery.
Master the principles of information governance. Data retention, compliance frameworks, records management, and the intersection of IG and e-discovery.
Join 15,000+ e-discovery professionals worldwide
Connect with the global e-discovery community. Access webinars, local chapters, career resources, and professional development opportunities.
Focused training on specific e-discovery topics
Targeted courses on specific topics - from GDPR compliance to generative AI in legal practice. Learn exactly what you need.
E-discovery education for legal professionals at every level
Master e-discovery processes to better serve clients and manage discovery obligations in modern litigation.
Develop expertise to manage e-discovery vendors, control costs, and implement best practices across your organization.
Enhance your technical skills and earn credentials that validate your expertise in e-discovery technology and processes.
Understand how information governance and e-discovery intersect to build more defensible programs.
Gain practical skills to oversee discovery matters, work effectively with outside counsel, and manage legal holds.
Enter the growing e-discovery field with foundational training and industry-recognized certifications.
The Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) is the industry's premier professional certification for e-discovery professionals. It demonstrates expertise in e-discovery processes, technology, and best practices. Versions available for US and Canada.
Certificate programs (eDEx, eDTech, IG) are training courses that teach specific skills and award a certificate upon completion. The CEDS certification is a professional credential earned by passing a comprehensive exam that validates your overall e-discovery expertise.
No, anyone can purchase individual courses or certificate programs. However, ACEDS members receive discounts on training and access to additional benefits like webinars, chapter events, and career resources.
CEDS credits are continuing education units for certified professionals. CEDS holders must earn credits to maintain their certification. Many ACEDS courses and events offer CEDS credits.
Explore our full library of continuing education courses for legal and accounting professionals.
