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Training & Development: Foundations Home Back to home page Programs & Services eTutorials ATD: Foundations Advisor Training and Development: Foundations Great advising doesn t happen by accident. This foundational eTutorial provides the tools and frameworks needed to build effective advisor training and development programs from the ground up. Learn how to design, implement, and assess initiatives that equip advisors for long-term success. Course Specifcs: * Duration: 4 weeks * Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per week * Format: Asynchronous, not self-paced; Weekly assignments, flexible within each week * Additional Materials Required: Comprehensive Advisor Training and Development, 3rd Edition , is a requried text for this eTutorial and is not included in the registration fee * Completion: 80% required for microcredential Pricing: * NACADA Members: $350-400 * Non-Members: $550-600 * Save $50 with early registration, which closes 10 days before each offering * Final registration closes the Friday prior to the start of each offering What you'll learn: Upon completion of this eTutorial, participants will be able to: * Identify the characteristics of effective advisor training and development programs * Describe and implement the ways in which advisor training and development can support effective advising programs on campuses. * Become advocates for advisor training and development on their campuses. Who this is for: * Those looking for foundational knowledge on advisor training and development. * Those who are looking to develop new advisor training and development programs on their campuses or who are new to the responsibility for AT&D. About this eTutorial: Advisors focus on their students' success. To do so, they must have the knowledge, skills, abilities, and encouragement to do their work. This eTutorial provides a practical framework for the foundations of advisor training and professional development, underpinned by a theoretical rationale. This eTutorial is not focused on the what of advisor training but instead on the how and the why, encouraging those responsible for development and implementation to have a clear means to support advisor success. Those who participate in this eTutorial will gain a practical set of tools for use in various AT&D settings, including a focus on cultures that support training and development, theoretical frameworks, launching advisor training, and assessment specific to this effort. eTutorials are asynchronous, not self-paced . Participants can log in at any time, but the eTutorials have weekly assignment due dates. Participants will need to log in at least weekly to review the eTutorial's content and submit any assignments that are due. Register for the Next Offering Programs & Services * Adv. First-Generation Students * Adv. in an Online Setting * Adv. Leadership & Administration * Adv. LGBTQA Students * Adv. Students with Disabilities Foundations * Adv. Students with Disabilities: ND & SLD * Adv. Transfer Students * Adv. Undecided & Exploratory Students * AI Foundations * ATD: Foundations * ATD: Advanced * Career Advising: Foundations * Career Advising: Advanced * Creating Peer Advising Programs * Introduction to Academic Advising * Supporting Student Financial Wellness * Theory & Practice of Advising * Trauma-Informed Advising * UNDOCU Advising * March 2026 Mar 03 - Mar 29 Early Registration Deadline: Feb. 20 Register * July 2026 Jul 07 - Aug 02 Early Registration Deadline: Register * November 2026 Nov 03 - Dec 06 Early Registration Deadline: Oct. 23 Register Earn this Badge Module One: Introduction to Advisor Training and Development Topics Covered: * Training and Development 101 * Building a Supportive Culture * Introduction & Chapter 1 of C omprehensive Advisor Training and Development: Practices that Deliver Module Assessments: * Discussion Board Module Two: Theory and Foundations of Advisor Training and Development Topics Covered: * Learning theories and training and development * Transfer of training into advising practice * Chapter 7 of C omprehensive Advisor Training and Development: Practices that Deliver Module Assessments: * Discussion Boards Module Three: Getting started with advisor training and development Topics Covered: * Preparing for advisor training and development * ADDIE model for designing training programs * Chapter 3 of C omprehensive Advisor Training and Development: Practices that Deliver Module Assessments: * Discussion Board * Written Assignment Module Four: Assessment of Advisor Training and Development Topics Covered * The role and practice of assessment in adviser training and development * Chapter 4 of C omprehensive Advisor Training and Development: Practices that Deliver Module Assessments: * Discussion * Assessment Plan Format Participants will complete in-depth readings, post replies to discussion boards, and complete quizzes and other assignments. Participants can work at their own pace within each week. There will be weekly assignments but no set time to be online. Participants will have the entire week to complete that week's content, which could be completed in several days or done during the week as their schedule allows. By offering this information in an online format, participants are provided a learning opportunity that can be accessed either in their own home or office, and at a time of day that works best for their schedules. Assignments, including discussion posts, quizzes, and readings will be required each week. The eTutorial is 3.5 (3 1/2) weeks in length. Participants should expect to spend between four-eight hours per week completing the reading, posts, and assignments. This eTutorial is structured in a manner that allows the participants to develop an international network through interaction with other members of their cohort through virtual chat rooms and discussion boards. Facilitators Facilitators will be assigned to assist those taking the eTutorial by posing questions for discussion, sharing successful practices, and answering questions. Facilitators will grade all discussion boards and assignments, providing feedback on work completed. Assessment Each week will include an assessment component including questions covering material and participation in topical discussions. Completion Upon successful completion (80% or better within the eTutorial) of all 3.5 weeks, the participant will receive a NACADA microcredential. This will include a digital badge through the badging platform Credly which can be utlized in email signatures, LinkedIn, and other applications. Computer Specifications Canvas and its hosting infrastructure are designed for maximum compatibility and minimal requirements. Visit the Instructure Community Page for current browser and computer requirements. Transfer Policy A transfer of registration fees to a future offering of any eTutorial offering may be made via request in writing and mailed or emailed ( [email protected] ) to NACADA. The request must be received three (3) business days (Central US time) prior to the start of the eTutorial offering. There is no charge providing the written request is received three business days in advance: * Transfer fee - $0.00 USD* Requests made after three (3) business days and through four (4) business days into the eTutorial offering will incur the following charge: * Transfer fee - $100.00 USD *If registration fees have been transferred at least once before, any future transfer fee is $100.00 USD, at any date. Cancellation Policy Cancellation of registration fees for an eTutorial offering can be made via request in writing and mailed or emailed ( [email protected] ) to NACADA. Cancellations after certain dates will incur charges: Any date ten (10) business days prior to the start of the eTutorial offering: * Refund of the registration fee minus $50.00 USD for administrative fees Any date between three (3) and ten (10) business days prior to the start of the eTutorial offering: * Refund of the registration fee minus 50% for administrative fees Any date after three (3) business days prior to the start of the eTutorial offering: * No Refund, due to faculty and technology obligations All General Policies Technical Questions What is an eTutorial? An eTutorial is 3.5 week learning experience. Generally starting on the first Wednesday of the month and concludes on a Saturday 3.5 weeks later. Participants will have learning opportunities with their peers and experts in the filled. Additionally participants will read and watch curated content on specific topic. Are eTutorials self-paced? No, eTutorials are asynchronous, not self-paced. Participants can log in at any time, but the eTutorials have weekly assignment due dates. So, participants will need to log in at least weekly to review the eTutorial's content and submit any assignments that are due. Do I need to buy a book? It depends. The following eTutorials require the purchase of a book: * Advisor Training and Development: Foundations * Advisor Training and Development: Advanced * Advising LGBTQ+ Students All other eTutorials' content are self-contained within the Canvas LMS. Do I have to login at a specific time? No. But... the eTutorials do have weekly assignment due dates. So participants will need to login at least weekly in order to review the content of the eTutorial and submit any assignments that are due. How do I earn a microcredential? Upon successful completion (80% or better within the eTutorial) of all 3.5 weeks, the participant will receive a NACADA microcredential. This will include a digital badge through the badging platform Credly, which can be utilized in email signatures, LinkedIn, and other applications. Are there facilitators? Yes, facilitators will be assigned to each section of an eTutorial. Facilitators are there to assist those taking the eTutorial by posing questions for discussion, sharing successful practices, and answering questions. Facilitators will grade all discussion boards and assignments, providing feedback on work completed. What is the format of the eTutorials? Participants will complete in-depth readings, post replies to discussion boards, and complete quizzes and other assignments. Participants can work at their own pace each week. There will be weekly assignments but no set time to be online. Participants will have the entire week to complete that week's content, which could be completed in several days or during the week as their schedule allows. By offering this information online, participants are provided a learning opportunity that can be accessed in their home or office and at a time that works best for their schedules. Assignments, including discussion posts, quizzes, and readings, will be required each week. eTutorials are 3.5 (3 1/2) weeks in length. Participants should expect to spend between four and eight hours per week completing the reading, posts, and assignments. This eTutorial is structured to allow the participants to develop an international network through interaction with other cohort members through Zoom-based office hours and discussion boards. How much time/work is expected each week? Participants should expect to spend between three and five hours per week completing the reading/videos, posts, and assignments. What is the transfer policy? A transfer of registration fees to a future offering of any eTutorial offering may be made via request in writing and mailed or emailed ( [email protected] ) to NACADA. The request must be received three (3) business days (Central US time) prior to the start of the eTutorial offering. There is no charge providing the written request is received three business days in advance: * Transfer fee – $0.00 USD* Requests made after three (3) business days and through four (4) business days into the eTutorial offering will incur the following charge: * Transfer fee – $100.00 USD *If registration fees have been transferred at least once before, any future transfer fee is $100.00 USD, at any date. What is the cancellation policy? Cancellation of registration fees for an eTutorial offering can be made via request in writing and mailed or emailed ( [email protected] ) to NACADA. Cancellations after certain dates will incur charges: Any date ten (10) business days prior to the start of the eTutorial offering: * Refund of the registration fee minus $50.00 USD for administrative fees Any date between three (3) and ten (10) business days prior to the start of the eTutorial offering: * Refund of the registration fee minus 50% for administrative fees Any date after three (3) business days prior to the start of the eTutorial offering: * No Refund, due to faculty and technology obligations When will I get my login information? You will receive your login information 1-2 business days prior to the start of the eTutorial. FYI, the login credentials are  different  than your  my.NACADA  login information. If you have any trouble logging in, please email Eilsa Shaffer at  [email protected] . Where are eTutorials hosted? Where do I login? eTutorials are hosted in NACADA's Canvas LMS at  https://nacada.instructure.com/ . 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