Spring + Summer 2026 Training is Open

Level I Courses

Level 1 is the first step toward becoming a NILD Educational Therapist. It is a 5-week course that prepares you to begin administering educational therapy to students.

What to Expect

PART 1

Online Coursework: 4 Weeks

✔ Format: Asynchronous Learning Modules with weekly live instructor office hours, 1 virtual cohort meeting, occasional live practice sessions

✔ Weekly quizzes, assignments/papers & discussion board participation

PART 2

Residency: 5 Days - Mandatory attendance for all 5 days.

Choose ONE option:

1. Virtual Residency

Meet via Zoom with your cohort on assigned residency days and times

OR

2. In-Person Residency

Travel to a training location

Monday–Friday


Three Ways to Take Level I

You may choose one of the following options. Upon passing, you are a certified NILD intern and may begin providing therapy

NILD Certification Track

Course Fee: $2575

Level I Course Materials Package: $415 + shipping

Additional required books/supplies (purchased separately through provided links upon course purchase)

No graduate credits and not enrolled in a master’s program

✔ 9 monthly post-course Job Embedded Coaching Sessions required

Certification + 3 Graduate Credits

Course Fee: $2775

* Please Note: Additional university fees are paid to the selected university.

Level I Course Materials Package: $415 + shipping

Additional required books/supplies (purchased separately through provided links upon course purchase)

✔ Receive 3 graduate credits from selected university.

✔ 9 monthly post-course Job Embedded Coaching Sessions required

Ideal if you may pursue a master’s degree in the future

Certification + Master’s Degree Program

Course Fee: $2775

* Please Note: Additional university fees are paid to the selected university.

✔ Enroll in a Master of Education program through selected University.

Level I Course Materials Package: $415 + shipping

Additional required books/supplies (purchased separately through provided links upon course purchase)

✔ 9 monthly post-course Job Embedded Coaching Sessions required

Complete university coursework alongside NILD training

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After You Pass Level I

30 CEUs awarded
Designated a NILD Intern
May begin providing therapy to students
Must participate in:

9 monthly Job-Embedded Coaching (JEC) sessions, via Zoom

Each JEC session=1 CEU

Ready to learn more?

Check out the following Level & FIE Courses