Certification Courses are NGPF's most in-depth professional development offering, combining nine hours of learning with a one-hour exam. Summer cohort registration is now open! 

Our summer cohorts are designed with maximum flexibility in mind. 

• Every cohort is three weeks long
• Each course is fully self-paced
• All NGPF Certification Courses are offering during these four cohorts

Whether you want to dive into a new topic or finally complete a course you've had your eye on, summer is the perfect time to fit professional learning into your schedule. 

Cohort 63, our first of our summer cohorts, begins Monday, May 11, 2026 and runs through Friday, May 29, 2026. Register now to secure your spot and make the most of your summer learning plans! 

Cohort 63 Courses:

	Consumer Skills From comparing unit prices to reading the fine print on contracts, this course helps you teach everyday consumer decisions with clarity. This is a course suitable for all educators, including middle school.
	Credit From credit cards to mortgages to Buy Now, Pay Later, this course helps educators build confidence teaching how borrowing works in the real world.
	Paying for College Help your students (and their families) understand what college actually costs, and how to pay for it. This course breaks down FAFSA, financial aid, scholarships, and student loans.
	Psychology of Money Using insights from Morgan Housel's Psychology of Money, this course explores habits, behaviors, and emotions that shape financial decisions.

Why take a summer Certification Course?

• FREE
• Flexible, self-paced, three-week format
• Build subject-matter confidence
• Many states accept certification courses as CEUs
• Achieve the Distinguished Educator Award when you complete six certifications
• Gain 10 NGPF Academy credits per course

About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.