The training is non-credit professional development and is, therefore, open to the public. Participants do not need to apply to the University. Rather, they simply have to register and submit their payment.

This course enables professionals to develop the knowledge and skills they need to understand the impact of adult and child trauma, along with the keys to resilience. It is specifically designed for a multidisciplinary audience, with content that will inform and advance the knowledge and skills of professionals in many fields such as: 

• Social Services Providers, Victim Advocates, Child Welfare Staff, Guardians ad Litem, and Counselors & Psychologists, Clergy
• First Responders, Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, & EMS
• K-12 Educators, Higher Education Administrators, Pre-K Teachers & Childcare Providers
• Medical Professionals, Physicians, & Nurses
• Lawyers, Judges, & Legal Assistants
• Media Professionals

No, there is no application process to participate in this program. This is a non-credit professional development/continuing education opportunity that is open to the public.

No. Participants are charged the same course fee ($349 for Level One and $299 for Level Two) regardless of where they reside. 

While there are no special degree requirements to participate in this training, please note that the level of instruction is that of a upper-division college course.

Upon successful completion of each course, students are issued a downloadable Certificate of Completion. Additionally, various professions receive Continuing Education Units or In-Service Training hours. Please refer to each Level’s page for complete information. As a reminder, this is a noncredit program which does not earn academic credit.

The program is self-paced and fully online. Participants have 24/7 access to the course materials so they can work around their busy schedules. 

Participants must work through each chapter module completely before the chapter quiz is released. Participants must earn at least an 80% on the quiz before the next chapter is released. The quiz can be retaken an unlimited number of times.

Upon successful completion of the last chapter (Chapter 10 in Level One and Chapter 8 in Level Two), the Final Exam will be released. Participants must score at least an 80% to pass the exam. The exam can also be taken an unlimited number of times.

Once the participant achieves a passing score in the Final Exam, the Feedback Survey will be released. Participants must complete the Feedback Survey in order for the Professional Certification to be released and downloaded.

Level One includes 20 hours of course content and ten chapters of research-based readings, case scenarios, multi-media materials, assignments, and quizzes.

Level Two includes eight chapters and 15 hours of course content with research-based readings, case scenarios, multi-media materials, assignments, and quizzes

The training portal for this program is accessed from your student dashboard on fsulearn.fsu.edu. This is NOT the same place where participants registered. Participants will be able to access and start the training once payment has been submitted and processed and login credentials have been provided.

Yes. Level One must be successfully completed before Level Two can be accessed.

Participants must obtain a grade of 80% or better to receive credit for each course.

The vast majority of our participants come from non-profit organizations. As such, we did everything in our power to keep the cost of the training as low as possible. So, while we do not offer discounts to non-profits specifically, we do offer discounts to the following populations:

1. Active and inactive U.S. Military
2. FSU Alumni
3. FSU Students, Faculty, & Staff

How do I obtain the discount?
You need a promo code that you MUST enter during you registration process. This cannot be applied retroactively. To obtain the promo code you must supply the following information for each population (email to IFVS-Pathwasy@fsu.edu):

1. Active and inactive U.S. Military
   • Send an email from your .mil account, OR
   • Scan and email your military orders, OR
   • Scan and email you military ID
2. FSU Alumni
   • Full name as it was when you attended FSU, and
   • Date of Birth, and
   • Graduation Year
3. FSU Student, Faculty, & Staff
   • Full name as is found in the Student or Faculty/Staff database

Associations, agencies, and organizations who are looking into additional training for their staff should contact us,  IFVS-Pathwasy@fsu.edu, to discuss potential discounts prior to registering their staff.