• Activity Director Training Courses for Certification

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    NAPT100 Course: 10 Weeks / 100 Hours — National Activity Professional Training Course

    A meaningful, in-demand career where you create connection, purpose, and joy every single day.

    Explore professional online training for Activity Directors, Activity Assistants, and senior living professionals. Start with NAPT100 or choose the career path that fits your next step.

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    • ACTIVITY DIRECTORS NETWORK | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

      NAPT100 Enrollment Process

      3 Simple Steps: Complete enrollment, make payment, and create your student login.
      STEP 01
      Complete Enrollment

      Open the online Adobe e-sign enrollment form and choose Scheduled or OwnPace training.

      Open NAPT100 Enrollment Form
      Scheduled: first Tuesday monthly  •  OwnPace: start anytime
      STEP 02
      Make Payment

      Select the correct NAPT100 tuition payment. A payment plan is available for Scheduled training.

      View NAPT100 Course Payment Options
      Checkout options: Klarna Klarna Afterpay Afterpay (when available)
      STEP 03
      Create Student Login

      Create your ADN Classroom account before class begins. Returning students can use their existing login.

      Create Student Account
      You're almost there! We'll connect your enrollment, payment, and login details.

      What Happens Next?

      Watch Your Email
      We'll use your enrollment details to prepare your student record.
      Account Review
      Your login and payment are matched with your enrollment.
      Course Access
      You'll receive instructions once everything is connected.
      Begin Training
      Start learning and building skills for your professional path.
    • Activity Directors Network
      Training, Certification & Professional Resources
      Choose from Activity Director training, specialty certification, continuing education, and time-saving Activity Department resources.
      Start CERTIFICATION PATH
      NAPT100 Activity Director Training Course - 100 Hours
      NAPT100 Course
      10 Weeks / 100 Hours
      Our 100-hour Activity Director training course prepares students for National Board Certification and real-world department leadership.
      NAPT100 Enrollment Pack
      Specialty Certification
      Trauma-Informed Care Certification for Activity Professionals
      TiC Certification
      5 Modules / 18 CE Hours
      Self-paced Trauma-Informed Care certification with 18 CE hours to strengthen resident support and care awareness.
      Get TiC Certified
      Continuing Education
      APNCC Approved Continuing Education Courses for Activity Professionals
      CE Courses
      Live & Self-Paced CE
      Affordable live and self-paced continuing education to meet renewal needs and grow professional skills.
      CE Course List
      Activity Resources
      Activity Calendar Club Monthly Calendar Newsletter Templates and Activity Ideas
      Calendar Club
      Calendar / Newsletter Templates
      Subscribe for editable activity calendars, newsletters, forms, and activity ideas that save department time.
      Join Calendar Club
      Specialty Certification
      Certified Activity Assistant Professional Course - CAAP
      Certified Activity Assistant Professional Career Path
      Introducing the CAAP Course
      The Certified Activity Assistant Professional (CAAP) course was created for Activity Assistants, new team members, and professionals looking to strengthen their confidence in resident engagement, department support, and daily Activity programming.
      Activity Assistant Focused
      Real-World Department Skills
      Pathway Into Leadership
      New Specialty Certification
      Build Confidence in the Activity Department
      Designed for new staff, Activity Assistants, and supportive department growth.
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    • ADN Resource Center
      Professional Tools, Resources & Support
      Explore Activity Department resources, downloadable tools, newsletters, and real-world professional guidance created for Activity Professionals.
      Monthly Resource Membership
      Activity Calendar Club - Monthly Calendar and Newsletter Templates
      Calendar Club
      Calendars • Newsletters • Forms
      Monthly calendars, newsletters, and forms — done for you.
      Save hours every month with editable calendars, newsletters, activity plans, and documentation tools created specifically for Activity Directors.
      Join Calendar Club
      Professional Articles & Ideas
      The Activity Corner Blog for Activity Professionals
      The Activity Corner
      Activity Ideas & Professional Guidance
      Real-world ideas, documentation help, and professional guidance.
      Explore articles covering activity ideas, survey readiness, documentation support, and everyday challenges in senior living.
      Newsletter Sign-Up
      Downloadable Resources
      The Activity Director Shop
      The Activity Store
      Forms • Packs • Activity Resources
      Forms, packs, and resources you can use immediately.
      Downloadable calendars, documentation packs, participation tools, and Activity Department resources designed to save time and reduce stress.
      Shop the Store
    • National BOARD Certification Pathway
      We Proudly Support APNCC Activity Professional National Board Certification
      Our courses support the Activity Professionals National Certification Council (APNCC) pathway and help students prepare for professional expectations aligned with Activity Department practice, documentation, and CMS F-Tag 680 guidance.
      APNCC is a separate credentialing organization. ADN provides accepted education and training support for students pursuing Activity Professional Board Certification.
      APNCC Certification Pathway Support
       Recognized by CMS (F-Tag 680)
       National Board Certification
      Real-World Activity Department Training

    • What Our Graduates Say

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    • Career Steps

      Visit our Career Center 

      Whether you're starting your journey or advancing your career, our Career Center is your hub for opportunities, resources, and connections in the Activity Profession.

      • ✅ Download your starter packet
      • ✅ Explore job descriptions & growth paths
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    • Ready to start?

      Enroll in NAPT100 today, Get 12 Live CE's FREE, then add TiC Certification to build a stand‑out portfolio.

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    • New Activity Director Bible - Instant download E-Book Version!

      Updated, expanded, and ready for today’s Activity Department.

      The Activity Director’s Bible

      The Activity Director’s Bible

      A practical policies, procedures, forms, and documentation guide designed to help Activity Professionals build a more organized, compliant, and resident-centered department.

      Now available as a printable instant download for immediate use or a professionally printed copy for your department.

      Includes expanded forms, updated regulations, and new planning tools for the 2026 edition.

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    • Free ADN Newsletter
      Activity Corner & Consultant Help Desk
      Get activity ideas, documentation support, freebies, professional updates, and real-world Activity Department guidance delivered straight to your inbox.
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      Fun ideas, helpful tools, and updates for Activity Professionals.
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    • Student Help
      Frequently Asked Questions

      You have questions about becoming an Activity Professional, we have answers. Review common questions about training, certification, course access, and next steps.

      • Becoming certified as an Activity Professional
      • The NAPT100 enrollment process
      • Live CE schedule and access
      • What to expect from the course
      • Additional student support questions
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