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Are you an Alpha Phi Omega, Fair Trade Campaigns, or AmeriCorps NCCC service organization member or alumni driven to do good in the world? The Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Leadership Program will help elevate your skills and equip you with the tools needed to be a successful social impact leader.

Your membership in these organizations means you have already completed a requirement toward credentialing and have access to exclusive discounted pricing. Earn the CNP credential and be prepared to change the world!

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FIND THE RIGHT PROGRAM FOR YOU. Click on the logo that best represents your membership affiliation to learn more about the requirements, price, and application needed to earn the Certified Nonprofit Professional credential.

Program Requirements

Your Certified Nonprofit Professional credential will show the world that you have the know-how, the experience, and the passion needed to be a successful leader. Five requirements must be met to earn the CNP credential:

Volunteer Service

Professional Experience

Nonprofit Knowledge and Skills

Leadership Development

Bachelor’s Degree (or working on it!)

CNP Programs

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Are you looking for a service-focused leadership development program and have a bachelor's degree?

You’re an excellent candidate for the CNP Workforce Program!  

  1. Take part in this dynamic, virtual 6-month program.
  2. Learn on your own schedule with the asynchronous format covering key nonprofit content: management and leadership, program design, budget and financial management, marketing and communications, resource development, and trends and innovations.
  3. You’ll take short exams to test your knowledge and will submit projects to apply your learning.
  4. Navigate the program with guidance from our professional facilitator.
  5. Network with fellow program learners and other nonprofit professionals.
  6. Finish the program to earn the CNP! You’ll have the know-how, the experience, and the passion needed to be a successful nonprofit leader. All CNPs have:
    • Membership in the Association of CNPs (a national network of 11,000+ like-minded leaders).
    • Access to CNP-only continuing education resources and job opportunities.
    • A lifelong credential showing your commitment to and expertise of the nonprofit sector.
Enroll today for $1,500 (discounted from $1,700). The Program is offered 4x annually and seats are limited!

Do you have 3 or more years of professional nonprofit experience and a minimum of a bachelor's degree?
You’re an excellent candidate for the CNP Exam & Study Guide!
  1. Access to CNP Study Guide, an easy-to-use online guide, to prepare for the Exam.
  2. The Study Guide covers foundational knowledge on key nonprofit content found on the exam.
  3. Then demonstrate your nonprofit expertise by sitting for the CNP Exam.
    • The CNP Exam consists of 100 short answer (multiple choice or true/false) questions. The exam has a two-hour time limit and requires a score of 76% to pass.
  4. Review sample questions to test your knowledge.
  5. Pass the exam to earn the CNP! All CNPs have:
    • Membership in the Association of CNPs (a national network of 11,000+ like-minded leaders).
    • Access to CNP-only continuing education resources and job opportunities.
    • A lifelong credential showing your commitment to and expertise of the nonprofit sector.
Register today for $700 (discounted from $875).

Are you a service organization member pursuing your degree or an alumni who graduated in the past two years?

You’re an excellent candidate for the CNP Student Program! 

  1. Develop your leadership skills with this flexible, virtual experience, that allows you to complete CNP requirements on your own schedule.
  2. Take advantage of CNP Central, your headquarters for accessing CNP tools and nonprofit resources. This portal will help you:
    • Get connected with CNP students and alumni from across the country.
    • Find and land your dream internship.
    • Work with mentors to prepare for your career.
    • Track your progress toward the CNP.
  3. You will have access to the CNP Study Guide to explore foundational content about the nonprofit sector including management and leadership, program design, budget and financial management, marketing and communications, resource development, and trends and innovations. The easy-to-use online guide prepares you to for the CNP Exam.

Complete the CNP requirements to earn the CNP! All CNPs have:

  • Membership in the Association of CNPs (a national network of 11,000+ like-minded leaders).
  • Access to CNP-only continuing education resources and job opportunities.
  • A lifelong credential showing your commitment to and expertise of the nonprofit sector.
Register today for the discounted rate of $300!
***NCCC members pay $100.

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AmeriCorps NCCC members' pathway to the CNP Credential.

AmeriCorps NCCC members can earn the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential at a discounted rate of $100 (normally $300)! By enrolling, you'll:

  1. Develop your leadership skills with this flexible, virtual experience that allows you to complete CNP requirements on your own schedule.
  2. Take advantage of CNP Central, your headquarters, for accessing CNP tools and nonprofit resources. This portal will help you:
    • Get connected with CNP students and alumni from across the country.
    • Find and land your dream internship.
    • Work with mentors to prepare for your career.
    • Track your progress toward the CNP.
  3. You will have access to the CNP Study Guide to explore foundational content about the nonprofit sector, including management and leadership, program design, budget and financial management, marketing and communications, resource development, and trends and innovations. The easy-to-use online guide prepares you for the CNP Exam.

Complete the CNP requirements to earn the CNP! All CNPs have:

  1. Membership in the Association of CNPs (a national network of 11,000+ like-minded leaders).
  2. Access to CNP-only continuing education resources and job opportunities.
  3. A lifelong credential showing your commitment to and expertise in the nonprofit sector.

Achieving 

Earn the Certified Nonprofit Professional credential to validate your service and leadership training. 

Networking

Build your network with program participants from across the country.

On-Demand Learning

Learn on your own schedule with the on-demand format.

We’re here for you every step of the way!

We want to make sure you’re getting all the information you’re seeking about the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Credential program. If you have a specific question, please send us a message today. 

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