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New York Connects Information and Assistance (I&A) Certificate Program​

This five-course certificate program should take approximately 18.5 hours to complete. Learners will have until December 31, 2024, to complete the program. Those planning to enroll in both programs must complete this program before accessing the next.

Required Courses

  • Core Issues in Aging and Disabilities (6 hours)
  • A Guide to the Aging and Disability Networks (4 hours)
  • Assessment with Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities (4 hours)
  • The Universe of New York State Programs: Identifying Sources of Support (1.5 hours)
  • New York No Wrong Door in Action (video course) (3 hours)

Click here to register for the I&A Certificate Program.

Enrolled learners can access the program here.

New York Connects Options Counseling/Person-Centered Counseling (OC/PCC) Certificate Program​

This four-course certificate program should take approximately 15 hours to complete. Learners will have until December 31, 2024, to complete the program. Those planning to enroll in both programs must complete this program after completing the I&A certificate program.

Required Courses

  • Understanding Consumer Control, Person-Centered Planning, and Self-Direction (4 hours) 
  • Care Transitions (4 hours) 
  • Mental Health Options Counseling (4 hours) 
  •  A Foundation in Ethics, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (3 hours)

Click here to register for the OC/PCC Certificate Program.

Enrolled learners can access the program here.