Certification is a national credential for child and youth care work practitioners. It is based on a three-tiered system developed by the CYC Certification Institute in collaboration with the national CYC Certification Board. It begins at the Entry Level and extends through the Associate, and Professional Levels.
Determine Certification Level:
Explore the certification levels and determine which one best describes your experience, education and training. You can test at whichever level is the best fit. It is not necessary to complete testing at a lower level before taking a higher level exam. You cannot be certified unless you meet all of the requirements for a specific level.
It is a historic and exciting time in WACYCP history. The WACYCP has been certifying Child and Youth Care Professionals for the past 33 years (since 1981). We have certified thousands of competent, professional youth care professionals in a variety of practice settings. It has become a main focus of our organization and we are proud that you are currently among the certified in WI.