NAADAC offers these national certificate programs so addiction professionals may demonstrate their specialized and advanced training in certain areas of practice. 

PLEASE NOTE: Certificate programs do not allow an individual to practice without certification or licensure.

Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders & SUD Certificate

The NAADAC Specialty Online Training Series for Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders & SUD is designed for helping professionals who are dedicated to learning about co-occuring disorders in the field of addiction. Sessions will discuss tools and best practices so that addiction professionals can feel confident in their ability and knowledge when treating co-occurring disorders in the field of addiction. Upon completion of this training series, individuals may apply for the Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders & SUD Certificate.

Adolescent Treatment and Recovery Certificate

The NAADAC Specialty Online Training Series for Adolescent Treatment and Recovery is designed for helping professionals who are dedicated to learning about addiction treatment for adolescent populations. This series will discuss tools and best practices for addiction professionals to feel confident in their ability and knowledge when treating adolescents in the field of addiction. Upon completion of this training series, individuals may apply for the Adolescent Treatment and Recovery Certificate.

Women in Recovery Certificate

The NAADAC Specialty Online Training Series for Women in Recovery is designed for helping professionals who are dedicated to learning about the evolution of addiction treatment for women. This series will discuss current issues that affect all women in recovery. Sessions will discuss tools and best practices so that addiction professionals can feel confident in their ability and knowledge when treating women in the field of addiction. Upon completion of this training series, individuals may apply for the Women in Recovery Certificate.

Advances in Technology in the Addiction Profession Certificate

The NAADAC Specialty Online Training Series for Advances in Technology in the Addiction Profession is designed for the helping professional who is dedicated to learning more about how to incorporate technology into treatment and recovery. This series will discuss the rapidly expanding field of telehealth and telepractice. Sessions will discuss tools and best practices so that addiction professionals can feel confident in their ability and knowledge using these recovery tools. Upon completion of this training series, individuals may apply for the Advances in Technology Certificate.

Addiction Treatment in Military & Veteran Culture Certificate

Almost one out of every three veterans seeking treatment for a substance use disorder (SUD) also has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is important to learn the diagnostic criteria, evidence-based treatment, and commonly associated problems with co-occurring SUD and PTSD. However, it is equally important to understand the unique culture of service members, veterans, and their families. With the goal of supporting those who serve and their families, NAADAC presents the specialty online training series Addiction Treatment in Military & Veteran Culture, presented by Duane K. L. France, MA, MBA, LPC. Upon completion of the training series, individuals may apply for the Addiction Treatment in Military & Veteran Culture Certificate.

Clinical Supervision in the Addiction Profession Certificate

Effective and quality clinical supervision impacts overall care and treatment of our patients. Numerous studies point to the quality of the supervisory relationship as a consistent predictor of therapeutic outcomes. However, many addiction treatment providers still report inconsistent supervision experiences, and there is a gap for updated best practices that are specific to clinical supervision in the addiction profession. As a guided companion to the most up to date information on Clinical Supervision: An Overview of Functions, Processes, and Methodology, NAADAC presents the specialty online training series Clinical Supervision in the Addiction Profession. Upon completion of the training series, individuals may apply for the Clinical Supervision in the Addiction Profession Certificate.

National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice

This national certificate program was created to standardize and unify tobacco competencies, knowledge, and skills on a national level and provides national, unified recognition of professionals who obtain this prestigious certificate. By obtaining the NCTTP, tobacco use professionals are demonstrating to employers, third-party payers, and clients their advanced education in evidence-based tobacco competencies, skills, and practice.

Recovery to Practice (RTP) Certificate

This national certificate program demonstrates to employers, third-party payors, and clients your advanced education in recovery-oriented concepts, skills, and practices. 

Conflict Resolution in Recovery Certificate

This national certificate program provides skill-based therapeutic training that is focused on the brain - how the brain works in conflict and strategies to affect the quality of recovery in relationships.