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Q: How can I become a Certified Club Advisor?
Q: What skills do I need to be a successful Certified Club Advisor?
Q: How much does it cost to become a Certified Club Advisor?
Q: How do I complete the certification courses to become a Certified Club Advisor?
Q: What if there is already a Certified Club Advisor in my city?
Q: How long does it take to achieve the Certified Club Advisor ranking?
Q: What kind of support will I receive?

Q: How can I become a Certified Club Advisor?
A: The first step is to register as a NABCA Advocate and then complete the steps to upgrade to a Club Advisor. After you have reached the Club Advisor position you can elect to go through the training and certification process which will require that you complete a series of training modules as well as attending a two-day Certification Course.

Q: What skills do I need to be a successful Certified Club Advisor?
A: You will need good people skills, the confidence to guide and lead others, a passion for achieving personal and business success and a high degree of industry knowledge learned through the certification courses and conference.

Q: How much does it cost to become a Certified Club Advisor?
A: Becoming a Certified Club Advisor does not require an upfront fee. You will only be required to spend ample time to complete the training and certification courses, pay for the training and certification modules as well as covering your personal expenses to and from the two-day certification conference. With exception to your time and personal expenses to attend the two-day certification course your out-of-pocket expenses will amount to only a few hundred dollars.

Q: How do I complete the certification courses to become a Certified Club Advisor?
A: You can choose to either take the courses online or receive them via mail. Once you have completed a training module you will complete a review test and then upon passing the review test you can elect to move on to the next training module. The only certification process you must attend in person is the two-day certification conference.

Q: What if there is already a Certified Club Advisor in my city?
A: Great! The Certified Club Advisor is not an exclusive position. This is an industry status achieved by those who choose to become leaders in the industry. You will find that joining the ranks as a Certified Club Advisor will position you at the top of the industry and as a leader who will be sought out by Advocates, Club Advisors, booster clubs, school officials, and parents.

Q: How long does it take to achieve the Certified Club Advisor ranking?
A: It really all depends upon the following factors: (1) your level of committment and desire, (2) the amount of time you put into completing the training modules, and (3) your ability to satisfy the performance requirements. For the average person who will make a serious committment towards this goal it will take them between 3 to 9 months.

Q: What kind of support will I receive?
A: Every Certified Club Advisor has full access to an expanded online support system as well as direct access to a highly qualified and knowledgeable corpate staff member who will be assigned to you to help assist in your success.

Remember! You must first become an Advocate.