Certified Ethical Developer Company Checkmark
What Is the CED Company Checkmark?
Promote trust. Prove integrity. Lead with ethics.
The Certified Ethical Developer (CED) Company Checkmark is a verification program for organizations committed to ethical software development. It recognizes companies that ensure their teams follow best practices in code quality, data security, accessibility, and ethical decision-making.
Earning the Checkmark signals to clients, users, and future hires that your company puts integrity at the core of its technology.
Certification Levels
Company Checkmark tiers are awarded based on the percentage of CED-certified technical staff and your organizational alignment with ethical principles:
CED Certified (Baseline)
- At least 30% of your technical team holds CED certification
- Ethical development policies and code of conduct in place
CED Gold
- 55% or more of technical staff CED-certified
- Demonstrated commitment to accessibility, sustainability, and privacy
- Evidence of internal ethics training and community involvement
CED Platinum
- 75%+ CED-certified staff
- Serves as a model for ethical development globally
Benefits of Certification
- Trusted Recognition: Display your badge on websites, proposals, and recruitment pages
- Public Directory Listing: Be discoverable in the CED Certified Companies registry
- Attract Talent: Show candidates you value ethical culture and career growth
- Gain Clients’ Confidence: Provide proof of ethical standards in software delivery
- Access Exclusive Resources: Workshops, compliance tools, and community events
How to Get Certified
- Apply Online: Share your basic details for pre assessment and pay the standard assessment fee.
- Get Assessed: Submit our self assessment, attend any pre registration meetings and provide requested documentation.
- Pay the membership fee: When you are accepted you will be required to pay the fee for your certification level.
- Receive Certification: Earn your Checkmark and start promoting it proudly
- Renew Every 2 Years: Stay compliant and continue building trust
Show Your Commitment to Ethical Tech
Whether you’re a startup or an enterprise, the CED Company Checkmark helps prove that you do things right — for users, developers, and the future.