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Certified Nonprofit Professional

The Certified Nonprofit Professional credential is the only nationally recognized credential in nonprofit management that provides learning and real world experience. Our program means you will perform better in your job and be seven times (7x) more likely to be a leader where you work.

Why get a credential?

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance knows the skills that hiring managers want to find. The CNP credential on your resume quickly tells employers you’ve got what it takes. All the right stuff to be a leader in the social sector. When you connect-the-dots between your experience and what you know from studying our 10 core competencies, you are prepared to reduce the learning curve on your first job by as much as 2 years. That means you will likely be promoted quickly and earn more early in your career.

Become a CNP

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Answer A Few Questions To Find The Right Track.

CNP Program Selection Workflow (CNP Sorting Hat) V2

Do you have professional experience in the nonprofit sector?

How much experience do you have in the nonprofit sector?

Did you graduate in the last 2 Years?

Have you completed any college courses?

Are you currently enrolled in a college program?

What type of college program are you currently enrolled in?

Our Collegiate Track may be the right one for you!

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Do you attend any of our Affiliated Universities? (Antioch, Arizona State, Brigham Young, Central Michigan, Coppin State, Georgia College, Georgia State, Indiana State, Kennesaw State, Maryville College, Missouri Valley College, Salisbury, Slippery Rock, South Dakota State, Central Florida, University of Colorado, University of Hawai’i, University of Houston, University of Northern Iowa or University of San Diego)

Are you a member of a service organization? (Alpha Phi Omega, Association of Fundraising Professionals Campus Chapter, AmeriCorps, Fair Trade Campaigns or Bonner Service Scholars)

Our Service Organization Track may be the right one for you.

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Our Legacy Track may be the right one for you.

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Our Collegiate Track may be the right one for you!

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Our Collegiate Track may be the right one for you!

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Do you have 2 or more years of military experience?

Please reach out to our CNP Programs Manager, Ariel to find the best solution for you. Email Ariel at cnpcredential@nla1.org.

Do you have a high school diploma or GED certificate?

The CNP credential requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED with five years professional experience.

Check out our Leaderosity catalog of nonprofit courses for more training offerings from NLA.

Do you have 5 or more years of professional experience at a nonprofit organization?

Please reach out to our CNP Programs Manager, Ariel to find the best solution for you. Email Ariel at cnpcredential@nla1.org.

Our Professional Track may be the right one for you!

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Have you completed a Bachelor’s Degree or higher?

How much experience do you have in the nonprofit sector?

Did you graduate in the last 2 years?

Our Collegiate Track may be the right one for you!

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Our Professional Track may be the right one for you!

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Our Accelerated Professional Track may be the right one for you!

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We have several CNP tracks that may be right for you! Please contact us to talk to someone to guide you through. Email Ariel at cnpcredential@nla1.org.

Our Professional Track may be the right one for you!

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Earn your nonprofit leadership certificate through Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s workforce track.

Professional Track

The Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Professional Track is a virtual program that will elevate your skills and equip you with the tools needed to be a successful social impact leader.

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Legacy Campus Track

Students can earn the Certified Nonprofit Professional credential while completing a degree at one of our affiliated campuses.

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Service Organization Track

Are you an Alpha Phi Omega, Fair Trade Campaigns or AmeriCorps NCCC service organization member or alumni driven to do good in the world? Earn the CNP credential and be prepared to change the world!

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Certified nonprofit professional credential track

Collegiate Track

We offer students on any campus a path to earn the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential.

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Certified nonprofit professional Advanced Track

Accelerated Professional Track

For professionals with significant experience in the nonprofit sector, our Accelerated Professional Track values your on the job learning and provides a shorter path to earning the CNP.

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CNP Competencies and Learning Topics

Since 1948, the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance has focused its certification on the competencies required for the success of nonprofit managers and leaders. While the list has evolved over the years, competencies remain at the center of the knowledge, skills, and abilities recognized by the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential. Test your knowledge by taking the CNP Sample Quiz.

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What does it take to earn a CNP?

When you earn your CNP, you will be part of a global network of professionals leading teams that make our world better. Every person who wears a CNP badge meets five requirements. Hover over each icon to learn more.

Ariel Kaylor, CNP

Meet our CNP Program Manager!

Have some questions? Schedule a meeting with Ariel personally!

Questions?

How can we help you?

Submit your question to Ariel, our CNP Programs Manager.

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