Advisor Certification Program

Program Overview

The Advisor Certification Program is a multi-level program that covers five proficiency areas, aligned with the Global Community for Academic Advising’s Core Competencies Model and framework (NACADA, 2017).

Advisors will complete a combination of self-guided online learning modules and in-person collaborative class sessions to meet specific criteria for each training level prior to obtaining certification. There are two levels of certifications - Foundational and Mastery. Academic advisors are required to complete the training program and receive the Foundational Advising Certificate, while the Mastery Advising Certificate is optional but strongly encouraged for professional development and career growth.

After completion of the Mastery Advising Certificate, advisors are encouraged to complete Continuing Education Units (CEUs) each year to maintain their certification. CEUs are separated into three competency areas: scholarship, leadership, and practitioner. A minimum of six CEUs in two different areas are required yearly to maintain the Mastery Advising Certificate. 

For questions about the Advisor Certification Program, please reach out to your supervisor, e-mail adapt@purdue.edu, or the Assistant Director of Advising Professional Development.