The National Certificate of Achievement in Employment Services Training Course (Basic Level) concentrates on practical employment strategies for people with disabilities. It provides an overview of significant disabilities, strategies for career development, job development, job support, and rehabilitation issues and current trends.

* This course is September 15 – October 22, 2026, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 – 11am

Completion of this course and all required classwork results in a National Certificate of Achievement in Employment Services (Basic Level) from the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE).

The time commitment includes 45 contact training hours:

• 24 hours in live 2-hour sessions twice weekly
• 21 hours independent paced on-demand classwork
• Office hours to support you
• Optional assistance with homework after each class

Who should attend:

• Job coaches
• Employment Specialists
• Production Supervisors
• Program Managers
• Vocational Service Coordinators
• Staff who are new to the field
• Staff with new responsibilities

Course participants will learn about:

• Core Values & Principles to Practice (4 hours)
• Assessment & Career Planning (6 hours)
• Community Research & Job Development (10 hours)
• Workplace & Related Supports (10 hours)
• Other topics (15 hours)