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Certification

Certification options for resume writers.

The NRWA offers two certifications for resume writers.

Becoming a Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW) associates you with the NRWA’s standards of resume excellence, which reflect sales-focused, relevant, succinct career search documents that are quality-oriented and visually appealing.

While not a prerequisite, in our experience those with the greatest chance of NCRW exam success have had at least 2 years of experience writing resumes and cover letters as either a business owner, or as a staff member of a college career, workforce development or military transition center. To earn your certification as an NCRW, you must be a member in good standing with the NRWA and complete the Certification Process. Prior to completing the steps outlined below, you must download a copy of the NCRW Study Guide (linked below) and review it carefully.

Additional costs may include fees for CEUs, repeat sample submissions, and potential exam retake.

NCRW Certification Quick Links

Step 1: CEU Requirements
Step 2: Sample Submission
Step 3: Exam
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Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE) writers and coaches must complete a rigorous five-week training program and pass an end-of-course exam to show their expertise in crafting branded, engaging, conversational, value-based LinkedIn profiles, and display their understanding of the role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and the role LinkedIn plays, in today’s job hunt, career marketing, and social recruiting.

In addition, they must display LinkedIn Recruiter proficiency – the platform used by a majority of recruiters to find and vet talent. Last but not least, NCOPE-certified writers and coaches must show they understand best practices to find, build and nurture networks online, and how to leverage LinkedIn’s network power and settings as part of job search.

NCOPE certified writers and coaches must complete annual renewal training to ensure they are up-to-speed on LinkedIn’s rapidly evolving platform.