Programs / Psychology, Health & Behavioral Science

For invited students at qualifying colleges

Earn yourCertificate in Trauma-Informed Care.

≈ 15 hoursof study

Self-pacedentirely online

4 monthsof course access

Learn Trauma-Informed Care concepts and skills that employers value. Earn a certificate that reflects your achievement.

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YOUR NEXT ACHIEVEMENTTHE CPS CERTIFICATE

Actual award design · Illustrative name, date and credential ID.

Your name. Your achievement.

Issued by the Center for Professional Studies after successful completion.

An earned professional distinctionA credential employers can verifyDesigned to complement your degree

YOUR DEGREE. YOUR PROFESSIONAL DIRECTION.

Your next application.
Another distinction.

Your degree establishes your academic foundation. A Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care from the Center for Professional Studies gives you another earned achievement to present.

Show your professional directionShare an earned, verifiable credential

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EDUCATION

Your college or universityYour degree · Your field of studyExpected graduation: Month, Year

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Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care

Center for Professional Studies

Issued Month, Year · Credential IDVerifiable credential

Illustrative LinkedIn entry after successful completion

THE KNOWLEDGE BEHIND YOUR CERTIFICATE

Bring a more informed perspective
to helping others.

If you’re drawn to work that supports people, give that interest a place on your résumé. Earn a Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care from the Center for Professional Studies and explore how understanding someone’s experiences can shape more thoughtful support.

Approximately 15 hours · Entirely self-pacedFor eligible students. No additional prerequisites.

Understand why people can respond differently to stress.
See how safety, trust and choice can help people feel supported.
Recognize why a person’s background matters in the support they receive.

YOUR PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

01Understanding trauma

Explore what trauma means, the different forms it can take, and why a person’s experiences matter when offering support.

02How stress can affect people

Get familiar with how the brain and body respond to trauma and stress, and how those experiences can affect people at different stages of life.

03Building safety and trust

See why safety, trust, choice and collaboration are central to trauma-informed care, and how peer support can help people feel less alone.

04Recognizing different experiences

Consider how culture, identity and family history shape someone’s experiences. Explore what makes a setting feel inclusive and supportive.

05Communicating with care

See how the way we speak and listen can help someone feel supported. Explore approaches that help people feel more settled, and how support can take shape in groups and communities.

A new achievement for your next application

Earn your certificate after successful completion, then add it to your résumé, LinkedIn profile and application materials.

How you earn your certificate

Complete the required lessons, quizzes and assignments, then follow the course’s Certificate Review instructions. This is professional-development study; it does not confer clinical licensure or qualify you to provide therapy.

Your education. Your advantage.

Why this certificate matters

Give employers another reason to notice your résumé.

96%

Stronger applications

Employers suggest certificates strengthen applications

$12K

Earning potential

Average reported salary increase with certificate

9/10

A hiring advantage

Hiring managers prioritize candidates with certificates

Based on industry surveys and self-reported outcomes from certificate program completers. Individual results may vary.

96% source: Coursera, 2025 ↗

MADE TO COMPLEMENT YOUR STUDIES

Connect your studies
with your next step.

Designed for college students studying psychology, nursing, social work, and education, and students in other majors interested in care, education, and community-service opportunities.

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ROOM FOR YOUR AMBITION

A next step that fits your semester.

Choose your focus

Find a certificate that connects with your studies or the direction you want to explore.

Study at your pace

Work through your program online. Most programs take approximately 10–15 hours of study.

Earn your distinction

Complete the program, receive your certificate, and add your achievement to your professional profile.

THE CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

A college foundation.
A professional advantage.

You’ve already taken an important step through higher education. CPS helps you build on that foundation with focused programs designed around professional utility.

Created for a qualifying student community

CPS programs are offered by invitation to students at qualifying colleges and in qualifying fields of study. Your eligibility reflects an existing higher-education foundation—and an opportunity to add a professional focus.

Designed from professional needs backward

We begin with the concepts and skills employers value and the knowledge that creates value in a career. Then we build the program around those priorities, with professional usefulness guiding what students learn.

Learning with a purpose beyond the grade

Our aim is understanding you can apply, not simply terminology you can recall. Whether you pursue an internship, employment, freelance work or a venture of your own, the goal is knowledge you can put to use.

AN EMPLOYER-FOCUSED APPROACH

Professional value should mean something to employers.

CPS openly seeks validation from major Fortune 500 companies for its programs and its approach to course design. We have received validation from some of the world’s most significant employers, recognizing our programs as especially useful for helping a résumé stand out.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

A clear path
from invitation
to achievement.

Practical answers about eligibility, studying and earning your certificate.

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Who is eligible to enroll?

Your email invitation confirms that you have been made eligible for a program or program category. Follow your invitation’s program link and enrollment details. There are no additional course prerequisites.

How much time will I need?

Plan for around 15 hours of study. The program is entirely online and self-paced, and your enrollment provides four months of access—so you can work around your college schedule.

Will I need to buy software?

You will not need to purchase software to enroll in this program. Any course-specific tools and instructions are explained in the course.

What feedback will I receive on assignments?

You receive detailed, extensive feedback on your assignments to help you understand what you did well and where you can improve. Assignments are usually graded within a few hours.

When will I receive my certificate?

Your certificate is issued after you successfully complete the required coursework and assignments. You can add the achievement to your résumé and LinkedIn profile, and employers can verify your certificate record.

What happens after I enroll?

We email your course login as soon as your payment is confirmed, usually within minutes. You can then begin studying at your own pace.

What if the program is not right for me?

You can receive a full refund within 14 days, before program completion.

Is CPS part of my university?

CPS is an independent online learning provider. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with any university. Programs are non-accredited professional development designed to complement your studies.

Can I add a custom emphasis?

Optional custom Emphasis — a separate $99 one-time add-on after enrollment. Connect Trauma-Informed Care with an industry or discipline that interests you. After completing your base program, request an Emphasis focused on your career direction. Your module is prepared following completion and your request; completing it earns an updated certificate that includes the Emphasis. For example: Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care, Emphasis: Psychological Health & Trauma

YOUR NEXT STEP

Your next application.
A new distinction.

A Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care from the Center for Professional Studies. An earned achievement that puts your professional interests on your résumé.