Employment First
Certification Pricing
EFJD | ACRE APPROVED
Employment First Job Developer
Designed for professionals who develop and create employment opportunities for people receiving long-term support services — including current job developers and those preparing to step into this role.
This certification builds both foundational and advanced skills aligned with Employment First principles, combining Employment First Fundamentals, Job Coach coursework, and specialized job-development training. Learners focus on identifying, negotiating, and sustaining competitive, integrated employment opportunities that reflect each job seeker’s interests, strengths, and goals.
Employment First Job Developer certified professionals are prepared to:
- Apply best practices in supported and customized employment
- Align job opportunities with individual interests, skills, and career goals
- Engage employers and build relationships within local labor markets
- Use negotiation strategies to create meaningful employment matches
- Leverage community resource mapping to expand inclusive employment pathways
$599Renews at $299
EFJC
Employment First Job Coach
Built for professionals who support individuals in the workplace, including current job coaches and those exploring job coaching as a career path.
This certification combines Employment First Fundamentals with specialized job coaching coursework, equipping learners with the strategies needed to support people throughout their employment journey — from onboarding to long-term success.
Employment First Job Coach certified professionals are prepared to:
- Provide effective on-the-job support using a variety of instructional strategies
- Build workplace skills while promoting independence and self-advocacy
- Support job seekers through transitions and changing workplace expectations
- Use negotiation strategies to create meaningful employment matches
- Foster long-term employment success and stability
$399Renews at $449
EFL
Employment First Leadership
Created for professionals responsible for leading Employment First culture change within their organization or system.
This certification combines Employment First Fundamentals with advanced leadership training focused on aligning policy, practice, and organizational culture with Employment First principles. Learners gain both a systems-level perspective and a deeper understanding of the hands-on work carried out by employment teams.
Employment First Leadership certified professionals are prepared to:
- Champion Employment First principles across their organization
- Align funding, policy, and practice with employment outcomes
- Lead sustainable cultural and systems change
- Develop and implement a strategic Employment First roadmap
- Support staff and teams in adopting and sustaining best practices
$999Renews at $749
Employment First Foundations Pricing
$99 per person registered
Upcoming Sessions
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April 9, 2026
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May 14, 2026
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June 11, 2026
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July 9, 2026
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August 13, 2026
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September 10, 2026
- Pricing $99/per person registered
Employment First Accreditation Pricing
Accreditation pricing is based on your organization’s annual revenue.
All fees cover a full 2-year initial accreditation period, including ongoing support.
The accreditation fee does not include the cost of education.
Annual Revenue
$1- $1,000,000
$3,000
Accreditation Fee
Annual Revenue
$1,000,001- $5,000,000
$4,000
Accreditation Fee
Annual Revenue
$5,000,001- $10,000,000
$5,000
Accreditation Fee
Annual Revenue
$10,000,001- $30,000,000
$6,500
Accreditation Fee
Annual Revenue
$30,000,001- $50,000,000
$8,000
Accreditation Fee
Annual Revenue
$50,000,001- $100,000,000
$10,000
Accreditation Fee
Annual Revenue
$100,000,000+
$12,000
Accreditation Fee
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