Ways to enroll

Find the right path for your training.

Browse the catalog first. Then choose the scope of learning and the way of paying that fit you or your organization.

New to the Academy? Start with one of two short introductory courses, offered at no cost. See the no-cost courses →

For yourselfChoose your learning scope.Start with one subject, follow a focused series, or plan a year of broader learning. The catalog is the same whether you pay personally or your organization sponsors you.Compare the options ↓For a board or organizationChoose who needs access.Sponsor one learner or arrange named seats for your board or team. The person arranging payment does not have to be the person taking the training.How organization purchases work ↓

Compare the options

Four ways to plan your training.

One subject

Individual course

For a specific question, responsibility or development need.

  • One named learner
  • One course
  • On-demand, self-paced
  • Access: 180 days from purchase
Find a course →
A connected path

Focused series

For related responsibilities best learned together.

  • One named learner
  • Every course in the series
  • Access: 180 days from purchase
  • A series certificate on top of each course certificate
Explore the series →
A year of learning

Individual annual access

For someone who wants to study across the whole self-paced catalog.

  • One named learner
  • Every self-paced course during the term, including courses added during the term
  • Access: 365 days
Understand annual access ↓
Learning together

Whole-board annual plan

For a board or team that wants a shared foundation and room to keep developing.

  • Packages for 3, 5 or 7 named learners; more seats can be added to any package
  • Every self-paced course
  • One shared 365-day term
Plan board access ↓

Pricing and renewal terms are shown before any purchase.

Organization purchases

Your organization can purchase for one person or a group.

A district, city, county, agency, employer or partner can arrange training for a learner. The buyer pays by card at checkout, or by invoice or purchase order for a Whole-board annual plan. Each learner gets a named seat and their own certificate.

How annual access works.

Annual access runs 365 days from purchase. During the term the learner can start any self-paced course in the catalog, including courses added after the purchase. Each completed course earns its certificate with contact hours. Renewal is offered before the term ends.

Plan board access.

Choose a package (3, 5 or 7 named learners), name the learners, and add seats later as the board changes. One 365-day term covers everyone. Pay by invoice or purchase order.

Start a board plan inquiry →