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THE ONLY NATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR PROFESSIONAL RÉSUMÉ WRITERS

WRITING EXCELLENCE
Training Program Comparison

FeaturesWriting Excellence: Foundations Writing Excellence: Certification Preparation
Target AudienceNew/emerging résumé writers, college career center and workforce development center staff, experienced writers seeking formal training Experienced résumé writers preparing to take the NCRW exam
Modules4 core modules + 2 optional modules  9 modules
 Instructional HoursPrerecorded/available on demand: 6 hours core modules + 1.5 hour each optional module (must complete core modules to register for optional modules)13.5 hours of live instruction—Presented quarterly, over 9 consecutive weeks; registration limited to 10 participants per cycle
Live Discussion & Q&AN/A Interactive Zoom Sessions 
Access to Recordings 90 days after completion of course90 days after completion of course 
PowerPoint Slide Decks4 + 1 each optional module 9 
Supplemental HandoutsDozens of worksheets, résumé and cover letter samples, checklists, learning aids, and moreDozens of worksheets, résumé and cover letter samples, checklists, learning aids, and more
Recommended ResourcesN/A 6+ pages of recommended writing and business operations resources, including membership sites, books, webinars, and more (updated quarterly)
Knowledge Assessment6 automated multiple choice and true/false quizzes9 multiple choice and true/false quizzes; graded by instructor with custom feedback
Writing AssignmentsN/A Weekly assignments evaluated by instructor with custom feedback
Personal DISC Styles AssessmentN/APersonal completion of DISC Résumé and Cover Letter Assessment and subsequent report
One-on-One Mentoring30 minutes of instructor phone or video conference following completion of core sessions + 15 minutes for each optional module
Personal telephone, email, and video conferencing with instructor throughout the 9 weeks
Capstone ProjectN/A Preparation of a sample résumé and cover letter reviewed by an NCRW grader to assess readiness to take exam (fee included in course tuition)
NCRW CertificationN/A Certification is not guaranteed, but those who receive a “Ready” recommendation on the Capstone Project may register for and have a strong likelihood of passing the exam
CEUs8 CEUs for core modules + 2 for each optional module Up to 10 total
Certificate of CompletionPersonal certificate issued to everyone who completes all 4 core modules (additional certificates for completion of 1 or both optional modules)
Personal certificate issued to everyone who completes all 9 modules (mention in the Midweek Memo of training completion)
Complimentary NRWA WebinarN/A Tuition-free registration for one upcoming or on-demand webinar within 6 months of training completion
Leads to Subcontract Writing AssignmentsN/APotential for instructor-recommendations to career-services contractors
Tuition

$595 members/$770 nonmembers (includes 1-year NRWA membership).
Optional modules: $150 each (members and nonmembers)

$1,595 members/$1,770 nonmembers (includes 1-year NRWA membership)

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