As an independent organization representing the Dale Carnegie franchise community, the IDCFA’s mission is to enhance communication, work together with all parties to improve & strengthen the system and help resolve challenges that impact the franchise system as a whole. Together we unlock our global potential!

2023 IDCFA Owner’s Meeting - Barcelona (credit Jonny Wright)

The Future

Another goal of the association is to bring together franchisees from around world to create a camaraderie and encourage the sharing of ideas within the network. This contributes to our overall global success of
Dale Carnegie Training.

1964

The IDCFA was originally formed in 1964 as a trade association to foster and protect the interests of Dale Carnegie Franchisees.  Today our primary role is to be a Strategic Partner with Dale Carnegie & Associates. 

2012

2012 we created a set of Innovation Teams that
are co-led by a franchise owner and a member
of the DC&A Senior Leadership Team. 
These teams are divided into five key areas of our
business: Product Creation and Innovation,
Major Accounts, Marketing & Research,
Train the Trainer, and Digital Innovation.  
The goal of each team is to make collaborative
strategic business decisions to fulfill the vision of
Dale Carnegie Training.


Dale Carnegie's Continued Legacy

As an organization, we are committed to partnering with Dale Carnegie & Associates to help shape the
future of the organization. In an interconnected world, the principles of personal development are as important
as ever. Working with professionals from around the world, we facilitate new relationships that will only
continue to flourish as the global economy expands.