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Certificate Programs for Professional Development

The Academy offers Certificate Programs to provide professionals the opportunity to obtain continuing education credits in a concentrated format.

Why take a Certificate Program?
  • Earn a Certificate of Professional Development in as little as one day
  • Receive at least six credits per offering
  • Learn from leaders in the field and specialists in selected areas of study
  • Move one step closer to earning or renewing your Fellow of the Academy designation

Certificate Programs are offered routinely in-person, live online, and on-demand on our O&P Knowledge Central (OPKC) education portal.

Upcoming Offerings:
To see if there are any upcoming in-person or live online Certificate Programs, visit our Event Calendar.

How upcoming programs are scheduled›

Live offerings appear on the Event Calendar as dates are confirmed. Seats are limited; check back frequently for new additions.




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Previous Offerings Available On-Demand:
Below is a list of on-demand Certificate Programs housed on the Academy's O&P Knowledge Central. These courses fulfill the qualifications to become a Fellow of the Academy.
Clinical Practice Management Certificate Program NEW
2024
Principles of Elevated Vacuum Prosthetic Application
2022
Fundamental Principles of Behavioral Science for the Prosthetist Orthotist
2020
Orthotic Management of Infantile Cranial Deformity
   2017