July, 2026 NPD Certification Preparation Virtual Course
NPD Certification Preparation Course
Provided by ANPD
July 29, 30, & 31, 2026 from 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm CT daily

Registration:

ANPD Member: $375
Non-Member: $550

Attend an instructor-led ANPD Certification Preparation course taught by NPD experts.

About the Certification Preparation Course: 

This interactive, live course held over 3 half-days is intended to increase your nursing professional development (NPD) knowledge and help you prepare for the NPD certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The course offers 14 ANCC NCPD contact hours and covers the major domains of practice found in the board certification exam: Educational Process Standards; Leadership; Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Standards; Evidence-based Practice and Research; Technology; and Program/Project Management and Process Improvement. Course participants are also provided with a comprehensive course handbook to aid in studying for the ANCC exam after completion of the course.

In addition to access to the live course, registrants will be enrolled in the NPD Certification Preparation Course pre- and post-tests in ANPD’s Continuing Education Center. It is highly recommended that you complete the pre-test before you attend the live course. Pre- & post-test scores are provided immediately on completion of each 60-question test, allowing identification of domains as areas of focus when preparing for the certification exam. After the live course, participants can assess knowledge gained by taking the post-test and comparing their scores to the pre-test, as well as view answer rationales for each question. Instructions to access the pre- and post-tests will be provided to attendees two (2) weeks before the course.

Registration Includes:

• Participation in the instructor-led virtual live course held via Zoom
• Access to pre- and post-tests in ANPD's Continuing Education Center. Participant review of the test questions and answer rationales will be available for 90 days after the live course completion.
• Access to the course handbook for use during and after the live course for 90 days
• Awarding of ANCC NCPD contact hours with successful completion of the course.

Registration for this course is limited to 35 participants. Course registration for available seat openings is secured with received payment.

Target Audience:

• Registered nurses preparing for the specialty certification exam in nursing professional development (NPD), offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• RNs desiring additional education in nursing professional development.

Description: This program is intended to prepare participants for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty examination in nursing professional development by increasing the participant’s foundational nursing professional development knowledge. The content of this course is designed in congruence with current ANCC NPD-BC Testing Content Outline that applies to individuals testing on and after February 26, 2025. Please see ANCC’s website for more information. 

 Outcome:

• Short term measurement: Upon course completion, 80% of participants will report an increase in their knowledge of the content found of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty examination in nursing professional development.
• Long term measurement: Completed long-term follow up survey results will indicate that 85% of participants who took the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty exam in nursing professional development will report successful certification was achieved.

Successful Completion:

• This course awards a total of 14 ANCC NCPD contact hours.
• To be awarded 12 ANCC NCPD contact hours for attendance of the live course, participants must:
  • Attend the live course in its entirety. Partial credit may be awarded for full attendance of a single day (8 hours Day 1, 4 hours Day 2).
  • Complete the online course evaluation within 30 days of the live course completion
• To be awarded 2 ANCC NCPD contact hours for the pre- and post- tests, participants must:
  • Complete the pre-test and the post-test with answer rationale review within 30 days of the live course completion.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ANCC NCPD Contact Hours Awarded: 14

Expiration (Pre- and post-test access): 90 days after completion of live course

Cancellation Policy: This course is intended to be taken in its entirety. Cancellation must be sent in writing to education@anpd.org at least 1 week before the first day of the course. No make-up date(s) or refunds are provided for missed classes.

Disclaimer: Participation in this course does not guarantee successful performance on the ANCC NPD Board Certification Exam, nor is it intended to predict exam performance. It may, however, help identify areas of strength and opportunities as a part of a comprehensive exam preparation plan.

July, 2026 NPD Certification Preparation Virtual Course
NPD Certification Preparation Course
Provided by ANPD
July 7, 14, & 21, 2026 from 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm CT daily

Registration:

ANPD Member: $375
Non-Member: $550

Attend an instructor-led ANPD Certification Preparation course taught by NPD experts.

About the Certification Preparation Course: 

This interactive, live course held over 3 half-days is intended to increase your nursing professional development (NPD) knowledge and help you prepare for the NPD certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The course offers 14 ANCC NCPD contact hours and covers the major domains of practice found in the board certification exam: Educational Process Standards; Leadership; Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Standards; Evidence-based Practice and Research; Technology; and Program/Project Management and Process Improvement. Course participants are also provided with a comprehensive course handbook to aid in studying for the ANCC exam after completion of the course.

In addition to access to the live course, registrants will be enrolled in the NPD Certification Preparation Course pre- and post-tests in ANPD’s Continuing Education Center. It is highly recommended that you complete the pre-test before you attend the live course. Pre- & post-test scores are provided immediately on completion of each 60-question test, allowing identification of domains as areas of focus when preparing for the certification exam. After the live course, participants can assess knowledge gained by taking the post-test and comparing their scores to the pre-test, as well as view answer rationales for each question. Instructions to access the pre- and post-tests will be provided to attendees two (2) weeks before the course.

Registration Includes:

• Participation in the instructor-led virtual live course held via Zoom
• Access to pre- and post-tests in ANPD's Continuing Education Center. Participant review of the test questions and answer rationales will be available for 90 days after the live course completion.
• Access to the course handbook for use during and after the live course for 90 days
• Awarding of ANCC NCPD contact hours with successful completion of the course.

Registration for this course is limited to 35 participants. Course registration for available seat openings is secured with received payment.

Target Audience:

• Registered nurses preparing for the specialty certification exam in nursing professional development (NPD), offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• RNs desiring additional education in nursing professional development.

Description: This program is intended to prepare participants for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty examination in nursing professional development by increasing the participant’s foundational nursing professional development knowledge. The content of this course is designed in congruence with current ANCC NPD-BC Testing Content Outline that applies to individuals testing on and after February 26, 2025. Please see ANCC’s website for more information. 

 Outcome:

• Short term measurement: Upon course completion, 80% of participants will report an increase in their knowledge of the content found of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty examination in nursing professional development.
• Long term measurement: Completed long-term follow up survey results will indicate that 85% of participants who took the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty exam in nursing professional development will report successful certification was achieved.

Successful Completion:

• This course awards a total of 14 ANCC NCPD contact hours.
• To be awarded 12 ANCC NCPD contact hours for attendance of the live course, participants must:
  • Attend the live course in its entirety. Partial credit may be awarded for full attendance of a single day (8 hours Day 1, 4 hours Day 2).
  • Complete the online course evaluation within 30 days of the live course completion
• To be awarded 2 ANCC NCPD contact hours for the pre- and post- tests, participants must:
  • Complete the pre-test and the post-test with answer rationale review within 30 days of the live course completion.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ANCC NCPD Contact Hours Awarded: 14

Expiration (Pre- and post-test access): 90 days after completion of live course

Cancellation Policy: This course is intended to be taken in its entirety. Cancellation must be sent in writing to education@anpd.org at least 1 week before the first day of the course. No make-up date(s) or refunds are provided for missed classes.

Disclaimer: Participation in this course does not guarantee successful performance on the ANCC NPD Board Certification Exam, nor is it intended to predict exam performance. It may, however, help identify areas of strength and opportunities as a part of a comprehensive exam preparation plan.

June, 2026 NPD Certification Preparation Virtual Course
NPD Certification Preparation Course
Provided by ANPD
June 24, 25, & 26, 2026 from 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm CT daily

Registration:

ANPD Member: $375
Non-Member: $550

Attend an instructor-led ANPD Certification Preparation course taught by NPD experts.

About the Certification Preparation Course: 

This interactive, live course held over 3 half-days is intended to increase your nursing professional development (NPD) knowledge and help you prepare for the NPD certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The course offers 14 ANCC NCPD contact hours and covers the major domains of practice found in the board certification exam: Educational Process Standards; Leadership; Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Standards; Evidence-based Practice and Research; Technology; and Program/Project Management and Process Improvement. Course participants are also provided with a comprehensive course handbook to aid in studying for the ANCC exam after completion of the course.

In addition to access to the live course, registrants will be enrolled in the NPD Certification Preparation Course pre- and post-tests in ANPD’s Continuing Education Center. It is highly recommended that you complete the pre-test before you attend the live course. Pre- & post-test scores are provided immediately on completion of each 60-question test, allowing identification of domains as areas of focus when preparing for the certification exam. After the live course, participants can assess knowledge gained by taking the post-test and comparing their scores to the pre-test, as well as view answer rationales for each question. Instructions to access the pre- and post-tests will be provided to attendees two (2) weeks before the course.

Registration Includes:

• Participation in the instructor-led virtual live course held via Zoom
• Access to pre- and post-tests in ANPD's Continuing Education Center. Participant review of the test questions and answer rationales will be available for 90 days after the live course completion.
• Access to the course handbook for use during and after the live course for 90 days
• Awarding of ANCC NCPD contact hours with successful completion of the course.

Registration for this course is limited to 35 participants. Course registration for available seat openings is secured with received payment.

Target Audience:

• Registered nurses preparing for the specialty certification exam in nursing professional development (NPD), offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• RNs desiring additional education in nursing professional development.

Description: This program is intended to prepare participants for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty examination in nursing professional development by increasing the participant’s foundational nursing professional development knowledge. The content of this course is designed in congruence with current ANCC NPD-BC Testing Content Outline that applies to individuals testing on and after February 26, 2025. Please see ANCC’s website for more information. 

 Outcome:

• Short term measurement: Upon course completion, 80% of participants will report an increase in their knowledge of the content found of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty examination in nursing professional development.
• Long term measurement: Completed long-term follow up survey results will indicate that 85% of participants who took the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty exam in nursing professional development will report successful certification was achieved.

Successful Completion:

• This course awards a total of 14 ANCC NCPD contact hours.
• To be awarded 12 ANCC NCPD contact hours for attendance of the live course, participants must:
  • Attend the live course in its entirety. Partial credit may be awarded for full attendance of a single day (8 hours Day 1, 4 hours Day 2).
  • Complete the online course evaluation within 30 days of the live course completion
• To be awarded 2 ANCC NCPD contact hours for the pre- and post- tests, participants must:
  • Complete the pre-test and the post-test with answer rationale review within 30 days of the live course completion.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ANCC NCPD Contact Hours Awarded: 14

Expiration (Pre- and post-test access): 90 days after completion of live course

Cancellation Policy: This course is intended to be taken in its entirety. Cancellation must be sent in writing to education@anpd.org at least 1 week before the first day of the course. No make-up date(s) or refunds are provided for missed classes.

Disclaimer: Participation in this course does not guarantee successful performance on the ANCC NPD Board Certification Exam, nor is it intended to predict exam performance. It may, however, help identify areas of strength and opportunities as a part of a comprehensive exam preparation plan.

May, 2026 NPD Certification Preparation Virtual Course
NPD Certification Preparation Course
Provided by ANPD
May 5, 6, & 7, 2026 from 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm CT daily

Registration:

ANPD Member: $375
Non-Member: $550

Attend an instructor-led ANPD Certification Preparation course taught by NPD experts.

About the Certification Preparation Course: 

This interactive, live course held over 3 half-days is intended to increase your nursing professional development (NPD) knowledge and help you prepare for the NPD certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The course offers 14 ANCC NCPD contact hours and covers the major domains of practice found in the board certification exam: Educational Process Standards; Leadership; Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Standards; Evidence-based Practice and Research; Technology; and Program/Project Management and Process Improvement. Course participants are also provided with a comprehensive course handbook to aid in studying for the ANCC exam after completion of the course.

In addition to access to the live course, registrants will be enrolled in the NPD Certification Preparation Course pre- and post-tests in ANPD’s Continuing Education Center. It is highly recommended that you complete the pre-test before you attend the live course. Pre- & post-test scores are provided immediately on completion of each 60-question test, allowing identification of domains as areas of focus when preparing for the certification exam. After the live course, participants can assess knowledge gained by taking the post-test and comparing their scores to the pre-test, as well as view answer rationales for each question. Instructions to access the pre- and post-tests will be provided to attendees two (2) weeks before the course.

Registration Includes:

• Participation in the instructor-led virtual live course held via Zoom
• Access to pre- and post-tests in ANPD's Continuing Education Center. Participant review of the test questions and answer rationales will be available for 90 days after the live course completion.
• Access to the course handbook for use during and after the live course for 90 days
• Awarding of ANCC NCPD contact hours with successful completion of the course.

Registration for this course is limited to 35 participants. Course registration for available seat openings is secured with received payment.

Target Audience:

• Registered nurses preparing for the specialty certification exam in nursing professional development (NPD), offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• RNs desiring additional education in nursing professional development.

Description: This program is intended to prepare participants for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty examination in nursing professional development by increasing the participant’s foundational nursing professional development knowledge. The content of this course is designed in congruence with current ANCC NPD-BC Testing Content Outline that applies to individuals testing on and after February 26, 2025. Please see ANCC’s website for more information. 

 Outcome:

• Short term measurement: Upon course completion, 80% of participants will report an increase in their knowledge of the content found of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty examination in nursing professional development.
• Long term measurement: Completed long-term follow up survey results will indicate that 85% of participants who took the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty exam in nursing professional development will report successful certification was achieved.

Successful Completion:

• This course awards a total of 14 ANCC NCPD contact hours.
• To be awarded 12 ANCC NCPD contact hours for attendance of the live course, participants must:
  • Attend the live course in its entirety. Partial credit may be awarded for full attendance of a single day (8 hours Day 1, 4 hours Day 2).
  • Complete the online course evaluation within 30 days of the live course completion
• To be awarded 2 ANCC NCPD contact hours for the pre- and post- tests, participants must:
  • Complete the pre-test and the post-test with answer rationale review within 30 days of the live course completion.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ANCC NCPD Contact Hours Awarded: 14

Expiration (Pre- and post-test access): 90 days after completion of live course

Cancellation Policy: This course is intended to be taken in its entirety. Cancellation must be sent in writing to education@anpd.org at least 1 week before the first day of the course. No make-up date(s) or refunds are provided for missed classes.

Disclaimer: Participation in this course does not guarantee successful performance on the ANCC NPD Board Certification Exam, nor is it intended to predict exam performance. It may, however, help identify areas of strength and opportunities as a part of a comprehensive exam preparation plan.

May, 2026 NPD Certification Preparation Virtual Course
NPD Certification Preparation Course
Provided by ANPD
May 5, 6, & 7, 2026 from 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm CT daily

Registration:

ANPD Member: $375
Non-Member: $550

Attend an instructor-led ANPD Certification Preparation course taught by NPD experts.

About the Certification Preparation Course: 

This interactive, live course held over 3 half-days is intended to increase your nursing professional development (NPD) knowledge and help you prepare for the NPD certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The course offers 14 ANCC NCPD contact hours and covers the major domains of practice found in the board certification exam: Educational Process Standards; Leadership; Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Standards; Evidence-based Practice and Research; Technology; and Program/Project Management and Process Improvement. Course participants are also provided with a comprehensive course handbook to aid in studying for the ANCC exam after completion of the course.

In addition to access to the live course, registrants will be enrolled in the NPD Certification Preparation Course pre- and post-tests in ANPD’s Continuing Education Center. It is highly recommended that you complete the pre-test before you attend the live course. Pre- & post-test scores are provided immediately on completion of each 60-question test, allowing identification of domains as areas of focus when preparing for the certification exam. After the live course, participants can assess knowledge gained by taking the post-test and comparing their scores to the pre-test, as well as view answer rationales for each question. Instructions to access the pre- and post-tests will be provided to attendees two (2) weeks before the course.

Registration Includes:

• Participation in the instructor-led virtual live course held via Zoom
• Access to pre- and post-tests in ANPD's Continuing Education Center. Participant review of the test questions and answer rationales will be available for 90 days after the live course completion.
• Access to the course handbook for use during and after the live course for 90 days
• Awarding of ANCC NCPD contact hours with successful completion of the course.

Registration for this course is limited to 35 participants. Course registration for available seat openings is secured with received payment.

Target Audience:

• Registered nurses preparing for the specialty certification exam in nursing professional development (NPD), offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• RNs desiring additional education in nursing professional development.

Description: This program is intended to prepare participants for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty examination in nursing professional development by increasing the participant’s foundational nursing professional development knowledge. The content of this course is designed in congruence with current ANCC NPD-BC Testing Content Outline that applies to individuals testing on and after February 26, 2025. Please see ANCC’s website for more information. 

 Outcome:

• Short term measurement: Upon course completion, 80% of participants will report an increase in their knowledge of the content found of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty examination in nursing professional development.
• Long term measurement: Completed long-term follow up survey results will indicate that 85% of participants who took the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty exam in nursing professional development will report successful certification was achieved.

Successful Completion:

• This course awards a total of 14 ANCC NCPD contact hours.
• To be awarded 12 ANCC NCPD contact hours for attendance of the live course, participants must:
  • Attend the live course in its entirety. Partial credit may be awarded for full attendance of a single day (8 hours Day 1, 4 hours Day 2).
  • Complete the online course evaluation within 30 days of the live course completion
• To be awarded 2 ANCC NCPD contact hours for the pre- and post- tests, participants must:
  • Complete the pre-test and the post-test with answer rationale review within 30 days of the live course completion.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ANCC NCPD Contact Hours Awarded: 14

Expiration (Pre- and post-test access): 90 days after completion of live course

Cancellation Policy: This course is intended to be taken in its entirety. Cancellation must be sent in writing to education@anpd.org at least 1 week before the first day of the course. No make-up date(s) or refunds are provided for missed classes.

Disclaimer: Participation in this course does not guarantee successful performance on the ANCC NPD Board Certification Exam, nor is it intended to predict exam performance. It may, however, help identify areas of strength and opportunities as a part of a comprehensive exam preparation plan.

April, 2026 NPD Certification Preparation Virtual Course
NPD Certification Preparation Course
Provided by ANPD
April 22, 23, & 24, 2025 from 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm CT daily

Registration:

ANPD Member: $375
Non-Member: $550

Attend an instructor-led ANPD Certification Preparation course taught by NPD experts.

About the Certification Preparation Course: 

This interactive, live course held over 3 half-days is intended to increase your nursing professional development (NPD) knowledge and help you prepare for the NPD certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The course offers 14 ANCC NCPD contact hours and covers the major domains of practice found in the board certification exam: Educational Process Standards; Leadership; Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Standards; Evidence-based Practice and Research; Technology; and Program/Project Management and Process Improvement. Course participants are also provided with a comprehensive course handbook to aid in studying for the ANCC exam after completion of the course.

In addition to access to the live course, registrants will be enrolled in the NPD Certification Preparation Course pre- and post-tests in ANPD’s Continuing Education Center. It is highly recommended that you complete the pre-test before you attend the live course. Pre- & post-test scores are provided immediately on completion of each 60-question test, allowing identification of domains as areas of focus when preparing for the certification exam. After the live course, participants can assess knowledge gained by taking the post-test and comparing their scores to the pre-test, as well as view answer rationales for each question. Instructions to access the pre- and post-tests will be provided to attendees two (2) weeks before the course.

Registration Includes:

• Participation in the instructor-led virtual live course held via Zoom
• Access to pre- and post-tests in ANPD's Continuing Education Center. Participant review of the test questions and answer rationales will be available for 90 days after the live course completion.
• Access to the course handbook for use during and after the live course for 90 days
• Awarding of ANCC NCPD contact hours with successful completion of the course.

Registration for this course is limited to 35 participants. Course registration for available seat openings is secured with received payment.

Target Audience:

• Registered nurses preparing for the specialty certification exam in nursing professional development (NPD), offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• RNs desiring additional education in nursing professional development.

Description: This program is intended to prepare participants for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty examination in nursing professional development by increasing the participant’s foundational nursing professional development knowledge. The content of this course is designed in congruence with current ANCC NPD-BC Testing Content Outline that applies to individuals testing on and after February 26, 2025. Please see ANCC’s website for more information. 

 Outcome:

• Short term measurement: Upon course completion, 80% of participants will report an increase in their knowledge of the content found of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty examination in nursing professional development.
• Long term measurement: Completed long-term follow up survey results will indicate that 85% of participants who took the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty exam in nursing professional development will report successful certification was achieved.

Successful Completion:

• This course awards a total of 14 ANCC NCPD contact hours.
• To be awarded 12 ANCC NCPD contact hours for attendance of the live course, participants must:
  • Attend the live course in its entirety. Partial credit may be awarded for full attendance of a single day (8 hours Day 1, 4 hours Day 2).
  • Complete the online course evaluation within 30 days of the live course completion
• To be awarded 2 ANCC NCPD contact hours for the pre- and post- tests, participants must:
  • Complete the pre-test and the post-test with answer rationale review within 30 days of the live course completion.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ANCC NCPD Contact Hours Awarded: 14

Expiration (Pre- and post-test access): 90 days after completion of live course

Cancellation Policy: This course is intended to be taken in its entirety. Cancellation must be sent in writing to education@anpd.org at least 1 week before the first day of the course. No make-up date(s) or refunds are provided for missed classes.

Disclaimer: Participation in this course does not guarantee successful performance on the ANCC NPD Board Certification Exam, nor is it intended to predict exam performance. It may, however, help identify areas of strength and opportunities as a part of a comprehensive exam preparation plan.

March, 2026 NPD Certification Preparation Virtual Course
NPD Certification Preparation Course
Provided by ANPD
March 4, 5, & 6, 2026 from 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm CT daily

Registration:

ANPD Member: $375
Non-Member: $550

Attend an instructor-led ANPD Certification Preparation course taught by NPD experts.

About the Certification Preparation Course: 

This interactive, live course held over 3 half-days is intended to increase your nursing professional development (NPD) knowledge and help you prepare for the NPD certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The course offers 14 ANCC NCPD contact hours and covers the major domains of practice found in the board certification exam: Educational Process Standards; Leadership; Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Standards; Evidence-based Practice and Research; Technology; and Program/Project Management and Process Improvement. Course participants are also provided with a comprehensive course handbook to aid in studying for the ANCC exam after completion of the course.

In addition to access to the live course, registrants will be enrolled in the NPD Certification Preparation Course pre- and post-tests in ANPD’s Continuing Education Center. It is highly recommended that you complete the pre-test before you attend the live course. Pre- & post-test scores are provided immediately on completion of each 60-question test, allowing identification of domains as areas of focus when preparing for the certification exam. After the live course, participants can assess knowledge gained by taking the post-test and comparing their scores to the pre-test, as well as view answer rationales for each question. Instructions to access the pre- and post-tests will be provided to attendees two (2) weeks before the course.

Registration Includes:

• Participation in the instructor-led virtual live course held via Zoom
• Access to pre- and post-tests in ANPD's Continuing Education Center. Participant review of the test questions and answer rationales will be available for 90 days after the live course completion.
• Access to the course handbook for use during and after the live course for 90 days
• Awarding of ANCC NCPD contact hours with successful completion of the course.

Registration for this course is limited to 35 participants. Course registration for available seat openings is secured with received payment.

Target Audience:

• Registered nurses preparing for the specialty certification exam in nursing professional development (NPD), offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• RNs desiring additional education in nursing professional development.

Description: This program is intended to prepare participants for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty examination in nursing professional development by increasing the participant’s foundational nursing professional development knowledge. The content of this course is designed in congruence with current ANCC NPD-BC Testing Content Outline that applies to individuals testing on and after February 26, 2025. Please see ANCC’s website for more information. 

 Outcome:

• Short term measurement: Upon course completion, 80% of participants will report an increase in their knowledge of the content found of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty examination in nursing professional development.
• Long term measurement: Completed long-term follow up survey results will indicate that 85% of participants who took the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty exam in nursing professional development will report successful certification was achieved.

Successful Completion:

• This course awards a total of 14 ANCC NCPD contact hours.
• To be awarded 12 ANCC NCPD contact hours for attendance of the live course, participants must:
  • Attend the live course in its entirety. Partial credit may be awarded for full attendance of a single day (8 hours Day 1, 4 hours Day 2).
  • Complete the online course evaluation within 30 days of the live course completion
• To be awarded 2 ANCC NCPD contact hours for the pre- and post- tests, participants must:
  • Complete the pre-test and the post-test with answer rationale review within 30 days of the live course completion.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ANCC NCPD Contact Hours Awarded: 14

Expiration (Pre- and post-test access): 90 days after completion of live course

Cancellation Policy: This course is intended to be taken in its entirety. Cancellation must be sent in writing to education@anpd.org at least 1 week before the first day of the course. No make-up date(s) or refunds are provided for missed classes.

Disclaimer: Participation in this course does not guarantee successful performance on the ANCC NPD Board Certification Exam, nor is it intended to predict exam performance. It may, however, help identify areas of strength and opportunities as a part of a comprehensive exam preparation plan.

Present Like Everyone Matters: 6 Strategies for Accessible Design

Date:  February 19, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST

Presented by: Kerri Crowley, MST, ALM, CPACC and Carolyn Witt, CPACC

Intended Audience: NPD Practitioners, All NPD Team Members, All Registered Nurses, Nursing Education Instructors & Faculty, Simulation Educators, Nurses who facilitate education of healthcare professionals

Level of Intended Audience of NPD Practitioners: Novice, Competent, Expert

Description: Discover practical, evidence-based strategies to make your educational presentations more inclusive and accessible. This session offers simple design techniques, examples, and tools you can apply immediately to elevate clarity, learner engagement, and universal access in any teaching or conference setting.

Outcome: By the end of the session, 80% of participants will report increased knowledge of how to apply accessibility strategies to improve inclusivity and learner engagement in their educational presentations.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours:  1.0

Expiration Date (recording): February 19, 2029

Successful completion:

• View webinar
• Complete on-line evaluation

 For further information email info@anpd.org

Provided by  Jointly Provided by 

February, 2026 NPD Certification Preparation Virtual Course
NPD Certification Preparation Course
Provided by ANPD
February 11, 18, & 25, 2026 from 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm CT daily

Registration:

ANPD Member: $375
Non-Member: $550

Attend an instructor-led ANPD Certification Preparation course taught by NPD experts.

About the Certification Preparation Course: 

This interactive, live course held over 3 half-days is intended to increase your nursing professional development (NPD) knowledge and help you prepare for the NPD certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The course offers 14 ANCC NCPD contact hours and covers the major domains of practice found in the board certification exam: Educational Process Standards; Leadership; Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Standards; Evidence-based Practice and Research; Technology; and Program/Project Management and Process Improvement. Course participants are also provided with a comprehensive course handbook to aid in studying for the ANCC exam after completion of the course.

In addition to access to the live course, registrants will be enrolled in the NPD Certification Preparation Course pre- and post-tests in ANPD’s Continuing Education Center. It is highly recommended that you complete the pre-test before you attend the live course. Pre- & post-test scores are provided immediately on completion of each 60-question test, allowing identification of domains as areas of focus when preparing for the certification exam. After the live course, participants can assess knowledge gained by taking the post-test and comparing their scores to the pre-test, as well as view answer rationales for each question. Instructions to access the pre- and post-tests will be provided to attendees two (2) weeks before the course.

Registration Includes:

• Participation in the instructor-led virtual live course held via Zoom
• Access to pre- and post-tests in ANPD's Continuing Education Center. Participant review of the test questions and answer rationales will be available for 90 days after the live course completion.
• Access to the course handbook for use during and after the live course for 90 days
• Awarding of ANCC NCPD contact hours with successful completion of the course.

Registration for this course is limited to 35 participants. Course registration for available seat openings is secured with received payment.

Target Audience:

• Registered nurses preparing for the specialty certification exam in nursing professional development (NPD), offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• RNs desiring additional education in nursing professional development.

Description: This program is intended to prepare participants for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty examination in nursing professional development by increasing the participant’s foundational nursing professional development knowledge. The content of this course is designed in congruence with current ANCC NPD-BC Testing Content Outline that applies to individuals testing on and after February 26, 2025. Please see ANCC’s website for more information. 

 Outcome:

• Short term measurement: Upon course completion, 80% of participants will report an increase in their knowledge of the content found of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty examination in nursing professional development.
• Long term measurement: Completed long-term follow up survey results will indicate that 85% of participants who took the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty exam in nursing professional development will report successful certification was achieved.

Successful Completion:

• This course awards a total of 14 ANCC NCPD contact hours.
• To be awarded 12 ANCC NCPD contact hours for attendance of the live course, participants must:
  • Attend the live course in its entirety. Partial credit may be awarded for full attendance of a single day (8 hours Day 1, 4 hours Day 2).
  • Complete the online course evaluation within 30 days of the live course completion
• To be awarded 2 ANCC NCPD contact hours for the pre- and post- tests, participants must:
  • Complete the pre-test and the post-test with answer rationale review within 30 days of the live course completion.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ANCC NCPD Contact Hours Awarded: 14

Expiration (Pre- and post-test access): 90 days after completion of live course

Cancellation Policy: This course is intended to be taken in its entirety. Cancellation must be sent in writing to education@anpd.org at least 1 week before the first day of the course. No make-up date(s) or refunds are provided for missed classes.

Disclaimer: Participation in this course does not guarantee successful performance on the ANCC NPD Board Certification Exam, nor is it intended to predict exam performance. It may, however, help identify areas of strength and opportunities as a part of a comprehensive exam preparation plan.

“So, What?” – An Intro to Measurement Strategy for Nursing Projects

Date:  January 28, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST

Presented by: Jen Bonamer, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, NPD-BC

Intended Audience: NPD Practitioners, NPD Specialists, NPD Nurse Leaders

Level of Intended Audience of NPD Practitioners: Novice, Competent, Expert

Description: Measuring the impact of your nursing project or program is essential to building science and garnering support for resources. Yet developing a measurement plan can be daunting. This presentation will provide foundational guidance in selecting what and how to measure the value generated from your evidence-based practice/quality improvement projects and programs. 

Outcome: 80% of participants will report that this session increases their knowledge of how to identify basic strategies for project measurement and select an appropriate measurement strategy.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours:  1.0

Expiration Date (recording): January 28, 2029

Successful completion:

• View webinar
• Complete on-line evaluation

 For further information email info@anpd.org

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