Through this professional certificate program, participants will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to build impactful postsecondary school counseling programs, including support for students in the college search and application processes.
The basics:
- Intended audience: New and prospective school and college counselors.
- Format: On-demand.
- This course includes fourteen modules, each consisting of a video presentation and knowledge check.
- Cost: $125-$300.
- Cost is dependent on NACAC membership status.
- A 20 percent discount is available for offices of four or more participants registering for the same course.
- Estimated completion time: 9 hours.
- Participants have six months to access and complete the course in NACAC Learn.
- Upon completion: 9 continuing education credit hours, a completion certificate, and a digital badge.
Course description:
Featuring outstanding faculty from a wide variety of public and private institutions, this professional certificate course provides new and prospective college counselors with a comprehensive understanding of the college search and application processes, as well as resources that will set them up for success. Participants will gain a national, regional, and international perspective while learning about best college counseling practices across multiple dimensions.
Course topics:
- Using data to inform school-wide goals and action plans
- Fostering a college-going culture
- Educating students and families on the postsecondary search process
- College application process
- Including families in postsecondary planning
- Financial aid and award letters
- Academic advising
- Building relationships
- Mentoring
- Document delivery
Registration options:
On-demand:
The on-demand version of this course includes nine hours of course content that participants can complete at their own pace. Use the link below to register today!
PLEASE NOTE: All requests to switch cohorts, extend course access (by one month) or changes to course registrations will be subject to a $50 processing fee per person/per course. No refunds will be processed.
Cost:
| Group | Hybrid Cohort | On-Demand Cohort |
|---|---|---|
| NACAC Title I members* | $175 | $125 |
| NACAC members* | $200 | $150 |
| Associate/nonmembers | $350 | $300 |
| CE credit hours | 13.5 | 9 |
A 20 percent discount is available for offices of four or more participants registering for the same course.
*Unsure if you are a NACAC member? You may be eligible through your school or organization’s membership. Contact customer service for more information.
Questions?
For questions about this course, please email customerservice@nacacnet.org.
| Premium Sponsorship | Exclusive | Supporter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10,000 | $1,500 |
| One (1) 30 second advertisement video in course | ✔ | |
| Logo recognition on the Main Stage at NACAC Conference 2023 in Baltimore | ✔ | |
| Logo recognition (with link) on NACAC website and in all marketing materials | ✔ | ✔ |
| One (1) social media post tagging the sponsor’s social media account as a ‘thank you’ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ad retargeting package | 50,000 | 15,000 |
Program directors:
Faculty:
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5242. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NACAC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.