On-Demand Learning
NACAC understands that college admission counseling professionals have busy schedules, so we offer a growing catalog of on-demand learning opportunities. Register today and learn at your own pace!
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For Counseling Professionals
If you currently work or plan to work with students as they transition from secondary to postsecondary education, check out the on-demand courses below!
Ethical Practices for School and College Counselors
This on-demand course provides critical information on ethical best practices, specifically tailored to school and college counselors.
Ethical Practices for Independent Educational Consultants
This on-demand course provides critical information on ethical best practices, specifically tailored to independent educational consultants.
College Counseling for Specific Populations Courses
NACAC has partnered with experts to explore the unique challenges and environmental factors impacting various student populations, including regulations, laws and programs.
Foundations of Financial Aid
A course for counselors to enhance their ability to guide students and families through the financial aid process.
The Counselor’s Guide to the Student-Athlete Advising Process
A course for counselors to learn how to advise student-athletes as they navigate the college admission process.
Character Focus Initiative Bundle
This three-course bundle discusses the importance of considering character throughout the college admission process.
Assessing Character in Admissions
This course explores the “why” and “how” of using character in the admission process.
Application Essays: Evaluating and Advising with Character in Mind
This course focuses on the importance of incorporating and considering elements of character in the evaluation of application essays and in the advising of applicants.
Writing and Evaluating Letters of Recommendation for Character
This course presents strategies for writing letters of recommendation that address character and provides guidance on interpreting, assessing, and rating character factors presented in recommendations.
Core Concepts for Independent Educational Consultants
An introductory professional certificate course for new and prospective independent educational consultants (IECs) that equips them with tools to begin excelling in their roles and serving the students and families they work with well.
Core Concepts for School and College Counselors
An introductory professional certificate course for school and college counselors to gain a comprehensive understanding of the college search and application processes.
International University Advocate
A professional certificate course for school counselors, college counselors, and IECs to gain the expertise needed to support students who are interested in international postsecondary opportunities.
For Admission Professionals
If you currently work or plan to work in the postsecondary space assisting students as they transition from secondary to postsecondary education or between postsecondary institutions, check out the on-demand courses below!
Strategic Yield Practices for Enrollment Success
*NEW*
A professional certificate course for admission professionals to learn how to improve yield by analyzing enrollment data, identifying yield opportunities, and designing targeted strategies to strengthen connections with admitted students.
Ethical Practices for Admission Professionals
A course for admission professionals to learn critical information on ethical best practices, specifically tailored to admission professionals.
Character Focus Initiative Bundle
This three-course bundle discusses the importance of considering character throughout the college admission process.
Assessing Character in Admissions
This course explores the “why” and “how” of using character in the admission process.
Application Essays: Evaluating and Advising with Character in Mind
This course focuses on the importance of incorporating and considering elements of character in the evaluation of application essays and in the advising of applicants.
Writing and Evaluating Letters of Recommendation for Character
This course presents strategies for writing letters of recommendation that address character and provides guidance on interpreting, assessing, and rating character factors presented in recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to questions you may have after registering for one of our on-demand learning offerings:
Please visit NACAC’s How to Access Courses & Certificates page for updated information on this.
You will be able to join any and all live sessions within the course in NACAC’s learning management system. You will also receive an automatic reminder email before each live session with information on how to prepare for the live session. All live sessions are held via Zoom.
You will have six months to access and complete the course you registered for.
Please visit NACAC’s How to Access Courses & Certificates page for updated information on this.
Please visit NACAC’s How to Access Courses & Certificates page for updated information on this.
All requests to switch cohorts, extend course access (by 1 month) or cancellations of course registrations will be subject to a $50 processing fee per person/per course. No refunds will be processed.
Course access can be extended for one month for a $50 processing fee. The one month extension would begin once the $50 processing fee has been paid.
No, refunds are not available.
Please send an email to customerservice@nacacnet.org for technical assistance.
PLEASE NOTE: All requests to switch cohorts, extend course access (by 1 month) or changes to course registrations will be subject to a $50 processing fee per person/per course. No refunds will be processed.