CYC Certification

Child and Youth Care Worker Certification

OVERVIEW

The CYC certification is a national credential for child and youth care work practitioners. It is based on a three-tiered system beginning with Entry Level and includes Associate and Professional Levels. CYC certification allows practitioners to demonstrate their development as professionals and participate in true career development. Over time, practitioners can combine in-service training, formal education and work experience to qualify for increasingly advanced positions. Or they can continue to work in the same setting with the ability to meet a wider range of youth needs.

(See the list of Indiana agencies who employ certified youth workers.)

WHY SHOULD YOU GET CERTIFIED?

BENEFITS TO BEING CERTIFIED

CYC Survey Report
Benefits of Certification Infographic

HOW TO BECOME CERTIFIED

Determine Certification Level
Explore the certification levels and determine which one best describes your experience, education and training. You can apply to whichever level is the best fit. It is not necessary to complete Entry Level before obtaining a higher level. You cannot be certified unless you meet all of the requirements for a specific level.

Visit the CYC Certification Board at: https://cyccb.org/ or call 979-764-6303

CERTIFICATION PROCESS

The process in 6 minutes (video)

Determine your Level & Submit the application
Take exam
Renew every 2 years

CYC Foundations

The Academy for Competent Youth Work offers CYC Foundations.

Course outcomes

Introduction to the Child & Youth Care (CYC) profession
Exploration of all five competency domains
Application of ethics in practice
Understanding of developmental approaches in practice
Preparation for and guidance through the CYC Certification process