What is It?

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The NFI Certified Fatherhood Practitioner (NCFP) designation sets you apart as a trusted expert trained by the nation’s leading fatherhood organization. It equips you with proven tools and strategies you can apply immediately to improve outcomes for fathers and families and strengthens your ability to engage fathers and families.

Upon completion of the application requirements, you will earn a certificate and a digital badge to showcase on your LinkedIn profile, in your email signature, and in your portfolio.

Backed by National Fatherhood Initiative®, this credential not only elevates your credibility but also provides access to quarterly online meetings with an exclusive community of NFI program facilitators for support, resource sharing, and professional growth.

How to Earn It

To earn your NFI Certified Fatherhood Practitioner certificate and badge, complete each of the required trainings to the right.

Take each training individually or combine the required trainings with the Expert or Advanced Certificate Bundle.

Once you've completed the required training, click 'Apply Now' below to fill out the application form for review by NFI staff.

Ready to Apply?

Once you have completed the required training above, click 'Apply Now' below to fill out an application form.

NFI staff will review the form within 48 hours. We may reach out to confirm elements of your application.

Once approved, you will automatically receive an approval email, along with a separate email containing your certificate and badge.

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Questions?

Please contact Antoine Johnson, NFI Program Success Director at [email protected].