CEU Requirements for the NCRW Certification

Have your CEUs recorded by sending an e-mail to the CEU Admin.

IMPORTANT: Please maintain your own personal CEU file so that any record-keeping discrepancies can be quickly resolved.

Non-NCRWs: Ten CEUs in the three years prior to submitting a sample resume and cover letter.

NCRWs: 15 CEUs every three years to maintain certification.

Non-NCRWs (Members who have not acquired the NCRW certification)

1. Published Books: Five CEUs for books on resumes and cover letters published through a major publishing company (cannot be self-published). To get credit for the CEUs, you must submit a one-to-two page summary of the book indicating its compliance or non-compliance with The NRWA Study Guide. If the book contains sections that are not in compliance with our standards, please explain why.
2. Conference Presenters on Resume Writing, Cover Letter Writing, and CV Topics:
1. Featured presenters at The NRWA conferences will receive two CEUs for each presentation. Presenters must turn in all of their materials/handouts prior to the conference for review by the Certification Commission.
2. Featured presenters at non-NRWA conferences to an audience of industry (career services) professionals will receive two CEUs for each presentation – up to a maximum of 10 CEUs. Presenters must submit a one-to-two page summary of their topic indicating its agreement with The NRWA Study Guide. If it does not comply with our standards, please explain why.

Please note: A featured presenter is classified as an individual who has prepared a specific presentation on some facet of resume and cover letter writing – not someone who sits on a panel.

3. The NRWA’s Online Training Program: Two CEUs for every completed segment of the online training program.
4. Book Reviews: Two CEUs for every book review. To get credit, you must submit a two-page summary of the book and include a final paragraph that describes its compliance or non-compliance with The NRWA Study Guide. Also indicate whether you would recommend the book for the approved book list and why.
5. The NRWA Conference: Ten CEUs per conference (must register for entire conference and only the most recent three conferences apply).
6. Training Classes: You will receive one CEU for every hour you attend a comprehensive, interactive resume training.
7. The NRWA Teleseminars/Webinars: One CEU for each teleseminar you attend that is focused on resume writing (designated with an asterisk in the title).
8. The NRWA Teleseminar Speaker: Two CEUs for every teleseminar you conduct/teach on a resume and cover letter writing.
9. Non-NRWA Conferences/Workshops: If you attend non-NRWA conferences and workshops you may qualify for CEUs. You will need to submit a one-page synopsis of the program and the CEU value will be determined by the Certification Advisory Board.
10. Business Writing / Written Communications Classes: You will receive one CEU for every credit earned within a three-year period. You must pass the class and submit copy of transcript.
• If the class was take as part of your bachelors' or masters' degree program the same requirements apply.

NCRWs (Members who have acquired the NCRW certification)

1. Published Books: Five CEUs for books on resumes and cover letters published through a major publishing company (cannot be self-published). To get credit for the CEUs, you must submit a one-to-two page summary of the book indicating its compliance or non-compliance with The NRWA Study Guide. If the book contains sections that are not in compliance with our standards, please explain why.
2. Certification Commission: If you serve on the Certification Commission, you will receive one CEU for each sample or test reviewed. Each Certification Commission member may obtain up to a maximum of 10 CEUs from grading during their three-year cycle.
3. Conference Presenters on Resume Writing, Cover Letter Writing, and CV Topics:
1. Featured presenters at The NRWA conference will receive two CEUs for each presentation. Presenters must turn in all of their materials/handouts prior to the conference for review by the Certification Commission.
2. Featured presenters at non-NRWA conferences to an audience of industry (career services) professionals will receive two CEUs for each presentation – up to a maximum of 10 CEUs. Presenters must submit a one-to-two page summary of their topic indicating its agreement with the The NRWA Study Guide. If it does not comply with our standards, please explain why.

Please note: A featured presenter is classified as an individual who has prepared a specific presentation on some facet of resume and cover letter writing – not someone who sits on a panel.

4. Mentoring with The NRWA Mentoring Program: Two CEUs for every six-week mentoring session. Each mentor can obtain up to 10 CEUs from mentoring. If you provide mentoring for another career association/organization, you can receive up to five CEUs.
5. The NRWA’s Online Training Program: Two CEUs for every completed and passed segment of the online training program.
6. Book Reviews: Two CEUs for every book review. To get credit, you must submit a two-page summary of the book and include a final paragraph that describes its compliance or non-compliance with The NRWA Study Guide. Also indicate whether you would recommend the book for the approved book list and why.
7. The NRWA Conference: Ten CEUs per conference (must register for entire conference and only the most recent three conferences apply).
8. Training Classes: You will receive one CEU for every hour you attend a comprehensive, interactive resume training.
9. The NRWA Teleseminars/Webinars: One CEU for each teleseminar you attend that is focused on resume writing (designated with an asterisk in the title).
10. The NRWA Teleseminar Speaker: Two CEUs for every teleseminar you conduct/teach on a resume writing topic.
1. If you conduct teleseminars to non-NRWA industry (career services) professionals, you need to submit the handout for review and you can receive one or two CEUs for each teleseminar – maximum 10 CEUs over a three-year period.
11. Non-NRWA Conferences/Workshops: If you attend non-NRWA conferences and workshops you may qualify for CEUs. You will need to submit a one-page synopsis of the program and the CEU value will be determined by the Certification Advisory Board.