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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.

Join NRWC to save on the cost of the certification

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.
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.
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.
    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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