Trauma-Informed Care Certificate
Default students: earn a validated Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care in approximately 10–15 hours, self-paced. A limited number of seats remain.
For Default students:
14-day withdrawal (full refund) before completion
Self-paced · Start immediately
Default can enroll at heavily discounted prices through the enrollment deadline -
from $299 to $99.00
Default students are eligible through August 25th.
Enrollment closes at 11:59 PM CT. If you plan to enroll, we recommend completing
enrollment before the deadline.
Why this certificate matters
96%
Employers suggest certificates strengthen applications
$12K
Average reported salary increase with certificate
9/10
Hiring managers prioritize candidates with certificates
Based on industry surveys and self-reported outcomes from certificate program completers.
Individual results may vary.
Program Overview
Overview
Overview
The Trauma-Informed Care Certificate Program is designed for college students interested in developing strong, in-demand trauma-informed care skills required across a wide range of roles and care-focused industries. It provides a comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed care, covering core concepts, tools, and techniques used to recognize trauma, support individuals, and inform compassionate, effective decision-making in professional environments.
Whether you are applying for internships, your first job out of college, or competitive early-career positions, this program helps prepare you for roles where trauma-informed care knowledge and interpersonal skills are a required part of the job.
Why This Certificate Matters
Trauma-informed care skills appear in job descriptions across healthcare, education, and human services–related fields. This certificate provides a clear and credible way to demonstrate care-focused knowledge, readiness for support-oriented roles, and the skills employers expect.
Key Features
Audience:
Designed for students interested in trauma-informed care and roles that involve human services, healthcare, education, and community support. The program is well suited for students across psychology, social work, health sciences, education, and arts and sciences, as well as anyone seeking to strengthen their résumé for care-focused roles across industries.
Duration:
Four months of access per semester to course materials and resources. At the end of four months, you can renew your access if needed.
Time to Complete:
Expected to be completed within 10 to 15 hours, allowing for flexible, self-paced learning.
Certificate:
Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care.
Optional custom emphasis
Leveraging advanced AI technology, the program offers a personalized learning experience that allows students to tailor their certificate toward a specific industry or career direction.
Rather than focusing solely on abstract care concepts, students may select an emphasis aligned with the types of roles or fields they are interested in pursuing, such as mental health services, education and youth development, healthcare environments, community outreach, or social services.
For example, a student interested in mental health–focused roles may choose an emphasis in mental health services. This emphasis would be reflected in the title of the certificate earned; for example:
Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care, Emphasis: Mental Health Services
This approach helps students clearly communicate relevance to employers while maintaining broad applicability across industries.
