Coordinating a Dynamic Postsecondary School Counseling Program - On-Demand

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 college counselors.
• Cost: $125-$300.
  • Cost is dependent on NACAC membership status.
• Estimated completion time: Nine hours.
  • 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 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.

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

On-demand

Use this link to register for the on-demand version of this course at any time: Register now!

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

A 20 percent discount is available for offices of four or more participants.

*Unsure if you are a NACAC member? You may be eligible through your school or organization’s membership. Please email customerservice@nacacnet.org for more information.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please email customerservice@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.

For more information about this course, please visit our course page on nacacnet.org.