Certifications Overview

Catalight Academy Certificate Programs

Explore our advanced, post-graduate certificate programs designed for clinicians who want to deliver more confident, consistent and outcomes-driven care.

All Programs & Courses

Improve Your Skills and Client Outcomes

Each Catalight Academy certificate program is designed and developed by industry leaders and clinical experts who are dedicated to teaching innovative modalities of care.

What you can expect:

  • Advanced clinical training developed by industry leaders
  • Outcomes-focused approaches to ASD and I/DD care
  • Real-world examples and experience
  • Live capstone sessions for coaching, practice and collaboration
  • Practical applications for working directly with caregivers and families

Catalight Academy Certificate Programs

Our post-graduate programs empower clinicians with the tools, structure and expert guidance needed to provide outcomes-focused care for individuals with autism and other I/DDs. Certificate programs include rigorous coursework, practice application, capstone project and a final exam, resulting in professional designations and titles upon completion.

Credential Levels

Compare credential options and review renewal rates.

Program

Trained

Learners who successfully complete the program may refer to themselves as "[Program Name] Trained." This reflects the learner's foundational knowledge and commitment to professional growth.

Validity Period

Three (3) years from the date of initial program completion.

Prerequisite

None

Achievement

  • Digital badging for professional recognition.
  • Listed on the Catalight Academy registry and retain access to updated materials.

Renewal Fee

CCS Network – No Renewal Fee

Individual – $30.00

Advanced Certification Program

Certified

Active certificate holders of an advanced certification program have successfully completed all requirements and earned the distinction of referring to themselves as "[Program Name] Certified." This designation reflects advanced expertise and demonstrated continued fidelity.

Validity Period

Three (3) years from the date of initial program completion.

Prerequisite

Learners are only eligible to complete the advanced certification program if they have completed the initial program.

Achievement

  • Digital badging for professional recognition.
  • Digital marketing package for use during active certification period.
  • Listed on the Catalight Academy registry and retain access to updated materials.

Renewal Fee

CCS Network – No Renewal Fee

Individual – $50.00

Attribute Program Advanced Certification Program
Validity

Three (3) years from the date of initial program completion.

Three (3) years from the date of initial program completion.

Prerequisite

None

Learners are only eligible to complete the advanced certification program if they have completed the initial program.

Achievement
  • Digital badging for professional recognition.
  • Listed on the Catalight Academy registry and retain access to updated materials.
  • Digital badging for professional recognition.
  • Digital marketing package for use during active certification period.
  • Listed on the Catalight Academy registry and retain access to updated materials.
Renewal Fee

CCS Network – No Renewal Fee

Individual – $30.00

CCS Network – No Renewal Fee

Individual – $50.00

Earn Recognized Professional Credentials

Every Catalight Academy certification is accredited by several professional boards to offer continuing education credits, with the number of credits awarded varying by course based on content, coursework and accrediting board requirements. Catalight maintains full responsibility for all courses and content.

Our current accreditations include:

  • APA: Catalight is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Catalight maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • CAMFT: Catalight is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. Catalight maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. CAMFT Provider Number: #1000185
  • BACB: Catalight is an approved ACE provider through the BACB. ACE Provider Number: #OP-20-3288
  • SLPAHADB: Catalight (The Behavioral Health Provider Network) is an approved continuing and professional development provider by the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board. PDP# 442
  • IACET: As an IACET Accredited Provider, Catalight offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
IACET Provider CAMFT ACE Occupational Therapy American Psychological Association Speech-Language Pathology Board

While we strive to offer widely recognized continuing education credits, we strongly recommend verifying acceptance with your specific licensure board to ensure compliance with their requirements. Our accreditations cover a broad range of licensures across multiple states, but it is the learner's responsibility to confirm eligibility with their respective board. Please note that we are unable to provide individualized guidance regarding specific licensure requirements.