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Reentry Specialist Certification

Develop your skills. Hone your passion. Advance your career.
The is a self-directed program for reentry specialists, case managers, employment specialists, and similar roles to develop the practical skills needed to effectively apply evidence-based reentry practices.

Why Get Certified?

The Reentry Specialist Certification offers the field a standard of practice to support community reentry programs to connect their program models to evidence-informed guiding principles. These standards identify and address important foundational knowledge, evidence-based skills, and core competencies for professional development across the reentry continuum. This professional certification is designed to help reentry specialists and leaders develop a baseline of competencies aligned with the most up to date science and high impact strategies.

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Registration

Member Price
$650
  • Learn at your own pace. Learners can access content up to 3 months.
  • Access and download all course materials and apply them in your work.
  • Study with your teams if you take it together.
  • Join the NRWC Reentry Specialist Directory.
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Non-member Price
$850
  • Learn at your own pace. Learners can access content up to 3 months.
  • Access and download all course materials and apply them in your work.
  • Study with your teams if you take it together.
  • Receive 1 year complimentary NRWC membership (opt-in required).
  • Join the NRWC Reentry Specialist Directory.
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  • “I took the NRWC Reentry Specialist Certification course in March 2023 and was very impressed with the training. I gained many new insights to my work in reentry. It deepened my understanding and use of Motivational Interviewing, helped me set meaningful goals with participants and has inspired me to implement new strategies in my work. I highly recommend this training for anyone working in the Reentry field. ”

    Maura McCarley Torkildson, Senior P2E Instructor and Supportive Services Specialist, Center for Employment Opportunity, Solano County

    How It Works

    Register as an individual or a team
    We will send your login credentials via email within 2 business days
    Log into the Learning Management System and take the certification

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long will the certification take to complete?
    The certification is self-paced, however the average learner take approximately 20 hours to complete the certification. We recommend that you take 1.5 hours per week to complete.
    How long do I have access to the content?
    After enrolling into the learning management system (LMS), you have three months to take the certification.
    How long does the certification last?
    This is a two-year certification program and professional pathway. You will need 20 hours of continuing education to be recertified.
    Do you have any materials that I could share with my leadership?

    You can share the Reentry Specialist Certification flyer and the Research to Practice Brief.

    Is NRWC membership required to take the certification?
    No. However, members receive a discount. Non-member registrants can take advantage of complimentary 1-year individual membership. Organizations are encouraged to join to save on registration for multiple team members. Visit our membership page to learn more.
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