Professional Development
Professional certification applications may be made to the NTA after successful completion of assessments or training. Certification requires:
- Membership in the NTA
- Verification of practical tutoring hours
- References
- Criminal background check
| Fees |
NTA Member |
Non-NTA Member |
| Membership/certification/background check (normally $140) |
$70 |
$99 |
If already a member and background check previously filed
|
$25 |
|
| Enrollment through a Learning Center Affiliate |
$25 |
$25 |
*In New York the cost of the background check is increased by $150.
Please contact your commercial or academic learning center to see if they are registered with the NTA, in which case streamlined certification processing, verification of practical tutoring hours, references and criminal background check may be available.
Note: Modules/assessments must be obtained in sequence in order to qualify for each higher level (unless approved in advance by the NTA). Please visit the NTA web site for more information and applications forms.
Continuing Education Units Provided by Fielding Graduate University
Learners also qualify to receive continuing education units (CEUs) granted from Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, California, two units for each training module, or six for the entire "Tutoring Foundations" curriculum. CEUs are valuable for teachers maintaining credentials or others seeking to improve their pay grade or satisfy education requirements. A $60 processing fee per application applies and a Bachelors degree or above is required. More information on CEUs is available at 800.340.1099, www.fielding.edu, or by email to: NLewin@fielding.edu.
Ready to apply for Continuing Education Units or Certification?
- Application form for NTA Membership and Certification here. (please enter the $25 fee only if you have completed your studies through a Learning Center Affiliate)
- Application form for Fielding Graduate University CEUs here.
Have Questions About This Program?
We're more than happy to answer any questions or entertain suggestions regarding how we may best be of service. You may contact us here, or call our Managing Director at 818.249.9692, ext 9002.
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