Applying for NPDA-BC Certification
The Nursing Professional Development Advanced – Board Certified (NPDA-BC) credential assesses the knowledge and skills of a nursing professional development specialist with at least 5 years of experience. Earning the NPDA-BC demonstrates a commitment to accountability to the healthcare consumer/partner through the promotion of learning, change, and professional role competence and growth of healthcare personnel. Learn about the credential, familiarize yourself with the application process, and formulate a plan to complete the professional portfolio.
Application Process
NPDA-BC Certification Application Process
Confirm your eligibility.
Apply for the NPDA-BC credential. You may submit your application online at any time by creating a CCI account or logging into your existing account.
Upon approval, you will receive an enrollment email for your NPDA-BC Portfolio Assessment course.
After you submit all your portfolio documents in your classroom, your portfolio will be scored by two peer reviewers.
Upon successful completion of the certification process, the NPDA-BC certification is awarded for a period of five years.
Certification Fee
NPDA-BC Credential Fee
The NPDA-BC certification by portfolio fee is $375.
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NPDA-BC Resources
NPDA-BC Certification
Learn more about NPDA-BC certification and have your questions answered by CCI staff.
NPDA-BC Candidate Timeline Tip Sheet
This tip sheet provides a suggested timeline to help candidates meet the requirements within the one-year timeframe.
