Master the E-Discovery Lifecycle
The foundational e-discovery certificate covering the complete EDRM, ethics, budgeting, and project management. Prepare for CEDS certification.
eDEx Certificate Program
Comprehensive e-discovery training with CEDS credits
eDiscovery Executive Certificate
Foundation for e-discovery professionals
- check 12+ hours on-demand training
- check 12 CEDS credits
- check Knowledge-based exam
- check Digital badge and certificate
- check 1-year ACEDS membership
- check 12 months to complete
Want both certificates? Save $195 with the eDEx + eDTech bundle.
What Graduates Say
"The eDEx certificate helped me transition from traditional litigation support to e-discovery project management. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical."
"I completed eDEx while working full-time. The self-paced format let me study on my schedule, and the content was immediately applicable to my work."
What You'll Learn
Complete coverage of the e-discovery lifecycle
EDRM Framework
Master the Electronic Discovery Reference Model from identification through production.
Legal Hold & Preservation
Implement defensible legal holds and preservation practices that withstand scrutiny.
Collection & Processing
Best practices for data collection, processing, and maintaining chain of custody.
Review & Analysis
Document review workflows, quality control, and review management strategies.
Production
Production specifications, formats, and compliance with court requirements.
Ethics & Compliance
Professional responsibility, ethics rules, and compliance obligations in e-discovery.
Budgeting & Costs
Cost management, vendor selection, and budgeting for e-discovery projects.
Project Management
Managing e-discovery projects, timelines, teams, and stakeholder communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the prerequisites?
No formal prerequisites are required. eDEx is designed for anyone looking to build foundational e-discovery knowledge - from paralegals and associates to IT professionals and compliance officers.
How is the certificate different from CEDS?
eDEx is an educational certificate that provides foundational training and 12 CEDS credits. CEDS (Certified E-Discovery Specialist) is a separate professional certification requiring a comprehensive exam and experience requirements. eDEx prepares you for CEDS.
What's included with ACEDS membership?
Your enrollment includes a 1-year ACEDS membership with access to live webinars, on-demand library, local chapter events, career center, vendor directory, and member resources.
Should I get eDEx or eDTech first?
Most students start with eDEx as it covers the full e-discovery lifecycle from a project management and legal perspective. eDTech dives deeper into technology. Many professionals complete both.
Ready to Master E-Discovery?
Build your foundation with the industry-recognized eDEx certificate.