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Join Our Exclusive Advanced Practitioner Credential Course

Special In-Person & Virtual Class Starts April 11th!

We are excited to announce a new opportunity to participate in our highly regarded Advanced Practitioner Credential Course. This course will be offered in-person at the 26th International Families and Fathers Conference and virtually. The remaining classes will be scheduled for four consecutive weeks on Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Pacific Standard Time.

Register for the conference and training here!

Flexible Learning Options:

  • In-Person Kickoff: April 11, 2025, at the 26th International Families and Fathers Conference

  • Virtual Sessions: Wednesdays, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM PST (Four Sessions)

  • On-Demand Access: Complete coursework with weekly exams if unable to attend live

What’s Included?

  • Live Interactive Sessions

  • Comprehensive Manual

  • Hands-On Workbook Activities

  • In-Depth Assessments

  • Engaging Discussions & Professional Support

Investment in Your Future

  • Early Enrollment: $100.00 with paid conference registration

  • After March 24, 2025: $250.00

  • Returning Participants: $100.00

Elevate Your Professional Expertise

Unlock New Horizons in Family Support and Professional Development

At the Fathers and Families Coalition of America, we are committed to empowering professionals to make a transformative impact on families and communities. Our Advanced Practitioner Credential Course is an 11-module journey that integrates practical applications and proven strategies to support sustained professional growth and effectiveness.

Comprehensive Training for Immediate Impact

The Advanced Practitioner Credential Course provides professionals with effective tools and techniques to enhance communication, leadership, and service delivery. The curriculum includes:

  • The DiSC Model – Understanding personality styles for improved engagement

  • Emotional Intelligence – Strengthening professional and personal relationships

  • Effective Communication Strategies – Enhancing client interactions

  • Resilience and Growth – Strategies to navigate challenges and thrive

  • Professional Application – Real-world scenarios and case studies to apply learning directly in the field

Expert-Led Instruction & Support

Developed under the leadership of Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW, this program features instruction from respected faculty members and practitioners who bring decades of experience in social work, counseling, education, and leadership development.

Who Should Enroll?
  • Human Service Professionals
  • Social Workers & Counselors 
  • Educators & Coaches
  • Family Support Specialists
  • Child & Family Advocates
  • Head Start & Early Head Start Professionals
  • Anyone Seeking to Enhance Their Professional Skills
Secure Your Spot Today!

Take advantage of this opportunity to refine your expertise and expand your impact in family and community services.

For more details or to register, contact Dr. James C. Rodriguez, MSW, at james.rodriguez@fathersandfamiliescoalition.org  Let’s Grow Together and Make a Lasting Impact!

The Advanced Practitioner Credential Course by the Fathers and Families Coalition of America (FFCA) is an intensive, evidence-based training designed to elevate the skills of professionals working with parents, children, and families. This 11-module program integrates cutting-edge theories and practical skills to support sustained healing, strengthen family relationships, and enhance child development. This 17-hour credentialed training provides practitioners with essential skills to engage individuals effectively, fostering healthy family relationships and positive child development while emphasizing the vital role of professionals working with others.

Core Competencies
The curriculum is built around six key competencies:
✅ Role Identification – Understanding parents' roles in child development & family dynamics
✅ Theoretical Frameworks – Applying effective models for parent engagement
✅ Integrated Communication – Strengthening self-awareness & relationship-building skills
✅ Responsive Strategies – Adapting approaches to increase your effectiveness
✅ Instructional Design – Enhancing teaching & curriculum development skills
✅ Empowerment & Leadership – Implementing the Empowerment Advanced Model & Whole Leadership principles

This course is an opportunity to expand your expertise, enhance your impact, and drive meaningful change in families and communities.

Would you like to refine or add anything specific?

Course Methods & Structure

This training utilizes diverse learning approaches, including lectures, discussions, readings, activities, and practicum experiences. Delivered through virtual sessions, conferences, and hands-on training, the program consists of eleven comprehensive modules covering:

  • Healthy Parent Involvement
  • Integrative Frameworks 
  • D.I.S.C. Personality Model 
  • Emotional Intelligence (E.Q.) Skills
  • Evidence-Based Goal Setting
  • Mindfulness Interventions
  • Integrative Motivational Interviewing 
  • Trauma-Informed Care 
  • Responsive Methods 
  • Teaching Philosophy 
  • Self-Evaluation

Each module includes at least two interactive group activities and one assessment to ensure practical application. During the final practicum, participants can apply their learning in a real-world setting under the guidance of experienced professionals. This hands-on experience is crucial to the program, allowing participants to put their knowledge into practice and gain valuable skills. Participants also complete take-home assignments, further reinforcing their learning.

Key Concepts & Competencies

Participants will explore essential topics such as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Cognitive Behavioral, Positive Psychology, and Trauma-Informed Approaches. The program fosters:

  • Professionalism, reflection, and self-correction
  • Trauma-informed and competent practices
  • Effective collaboration across populations
  • Advanced skills in emotional intelligence and goal-setting
  • Evaluation & Continuing Education

Practitioners undergo rigorous assessments, including case studies, practical applications, and reflective exercises. This ongoing professional development is designed to support you in your role and ensure you are always at the forefront of best practices. Through this commitment, credential renewal is required every three years, providing you with the opportunity to continually update and enhance your skills.

Commitment to Excellence

FFCA ensures that all educational programs meet the highest research-based and ethical standards. Approved by the National Association of Social Workers Arizona Chapter, the course provides Continuing Education Units (CEUs). In addition, our partnerships with Institutions of Higher Education expand CEUs within the Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychology, Education, and Social Work professions to offer a broader benefit of this credential course. 

Join us for this transformative credential designed to enhance your skills, expand your impact, and elevate your career in human services.