Executive Director Certification Program - Assisted Living | Argentum

Earn the Credential Every Senior Living Community Leader Needs

The Certified Director of Assisted Living (CDAL) was developed by the Senior Living Certification Commission, a workgroup comprised of practicing subject-matter experts in senior living. The CDAL certification is essential to enhance the competencies required to effectively manage senior living communities.

The CDAL credential measures more than just job skills. Executive directors that earn the CDAL credential demonstrate that they possess the unique knowledge, skills and sound judgment required to effectively lead all operational aspects of a senior living community.

To become certified, eligible assisted living executive directors must pass a written examination based on knowledge domains and job tasks related to duties performed by assisted living executive directors.

Apply to Become a Certified Director of Assisted Living

Learn more about certification eligibility requirements, fees, and more.

An executive director with a CDAL has demonstrated a level of accomplishment in terms of their time and tenure and experience in the industry, but also in their knowledge of how to deal with things that are not really written by the book.

Patricia Will, CEO & Co-Founder, Belmont Village Senior Living

Looking to Recertify as a CDAL?

Learn more about maintaining your certification status once you receive the credential.