Virtual Professional Development

The AAFCS Virtual Professional Development (VPD) program offers members an opportunity to acquire professional development in FCS areas and earn PDUs (Professional Development Units). For 2021-2022, AAFCS is changing our delivery format for our Virtual Professional Development offerings and is launching educational modules aligned to the cross-cutting themes of the FCS Body of Knowledge. Each educational module will include the following:
  • 30-minute recorded video presentation
  • Supplemental materials and instructional resources
  • PDU Certificate 

Virtual Professional Development (VPD) Details

  • The AAFCS VPD modules will be available on-demand (24/7) for convenient access and viewing.
  • Our VPD offerings are open to AAFCS members. (Professional, Emeritus, AHE New Grads, and Students) Non-members can participate with a paid membership!
  • Members: To access offerings, you must be logged in to your MyAAFCS account.
  • Each VPD session is approved for PDUs. 
  • VPD sessions are available on-demand (24/7) for convenient viewing. 
  • VPD sessions are cross-walked to the National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences.
  • Questions about our VPD offerings?  Email us! 

The 2021-2022 modules listed below will begin rolling out in mid-October.
  • Appropriate Use of Technology: "Learning Your Oven: Smart Features and Functionality for the Kitchen"
  • Capacity Building: "Be the Leader You Want to Work With"
  • Global Interdependence: "World Home Economics Day 2022: Building Resilient Homes and Families"
  • Resource Management & Sustainability: "Smart Strategies for Financially Savvy Youth"
  • Wellness: "Working on Wellness: Increasing Comepetencies in Students and Professionals

In the meatime, members can view our webinar library and recorded offerings here. 



Educational Director


Debbie Johnson, CFCS 
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Share Your Expertise


Are you interested in presenting a webinar and sharing your expertise with others?  To learn more about submitting a Professional Development Proposal click below.

Professional Development Proposal

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We'd love to hear from you about your professional development journey. Other professionals will benefit from your experience as well. To share resources that have been valuable to your career advancement, speakers that enabled you to enhance your skills, or other items related to professional development, please comment on the AAFCS blog, Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.