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: Prospective college counselors, existing counselors and independent educational consultants looking to expand their knowledge of how to support students throughout the college search and application process.
- Cost: $125-$300 for the on-demand version, $175-$350 for the hybrid version.
- Cost is dependent on NACAC membership status and course version.
- Estimated completion time: 12 weeks.
- Participants have six months to access and complete the course.
- Upon completion: Nine 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 12-week, online course provides participants 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.
If you or your counseling professionals are feeling overwhelmed from a lack of resources, awareness, or perspective to support your school community through the college search and application processes, enroll in NACAC’s Professional Certificate: Coordinating a Dynamic Postsecondary School Counseling Program course! Hybrid and on-demand options are available.
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:
In 2024, you will have the option to choose between two versions of this course:
- Hybrid: On-demand course content plus three live sessions
- On-demand: On-demand course content
Hybrid:
This option includes on-demand content that participants will complete in their own time, as well as three live sessions that will take place via Zoom. In the live sessions, participants will discuss key issues and topics, review assignments, and learn within smaller breakout groups.
A bonus of the hybrid option is the opportunity to build your professional network. Each cohort is open to approximately 200 participants worldwide. Participants will get to know the faculty members, fellow participants, and be able to build these connections through strong online community presence.
Below are the dates and links to register for the 2024 hybrid cohorts. Please keep the dates of the live sessions in mind when choosing which cohort to register for.
| Cohort | Start Date | Live Session #1 | Live Session #2 | Live Session #3 | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Summer I |
Tuesday, May 28 | Tuesday, June 18 (11-12:30pm ET) |
Thursday, July 25 (11-12:30pm ET) |
Thursday, Aug. 15 (11-12:30pm ET) |
Monday, Aug. 19 |
|
Fall I |
Monday, Aug. 5 | Thursday, Aug. 29 (11:30-1:00pm ET) |
Thursday, Sept. 19 (11:30-1:00pm ET) |
Tuesday, Oct. 15 (11:30-1:00pm ET) |
Monday, Oct. 28 |
On-demand:
This option includes on-demand content that participants will complete in their own time during the 12-week course.
Below are the 2024 dates and links to register for the fully on-demand cohorts.
| Cohort | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
|
Summer II |
Tuesday, May 28 | Monday, Aug. 20 |
|
Fall II |
Monday, August 5 | Monday, Oct. 28 |
PLEASE NOTE: As of Aug. 1, 2023, 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 |
A 20 percent discount is available for offices of four or more participants. If your office would qualify for this discount, contact customer service for a promo code prior to registration.
*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 purchasing and billing questions, please email customerservice@nacacnet.org. For questions about the course, please email pd@nacacnet.org.
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.
Sponsorship
Interested in sponsoring this program? Please contact the NACAC Sponsorship Team.
| 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 |
