Renew your NAC
Keep your National Administrator Credential active by completing your continuing education and submitting your renewal through the NECPA Client Portal.
Three steps to renew
Your NAC must be renewed every two years.
- Complete 24 clock hours of trainingChoose professional development that builds your skills as a program leader. Save each certificate. Training must to be related to your role as a director, educator-focused training will not be accepted.
- Log in to the Client PortalSubmit your renewal along with your training certificates. Renewals are accepted only through the NECPA Client Portal.
- Pay your renewal feeOnce your renewal is approved, you'll receive your updated credential.
Florida NAC holders: your first renewal is free. It's included with your Florida NAC.
Renewal fees
| Fee | When it applies | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NAC renewal | Every two years | $59.95 |
| Late renewal | Added if you renew after your credential expires | $5.00 |
| Expedited delivery: email | Optional. Faster delivery of your credential by email | $15.00 |
| Expedited delivery: mail | Optional. Faster delivery by USPS First Class Mail | $15.00 |
| Expedited delivery: email and mail | Optional. Both of the above | $20.00 |
Course fees for earning the NAC are on the NAC page.
Earn your renewal hours online
Our training partner, Smart Horizons, offers online courses built for early childhood professionals. Courses are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so you can fit training around your program.
Use them for NAC renewal hours, CCP renewal, annual training requirements or in-service training.
Browse renewal coursesGood to know
- Courses are self-paced and fully online
- Save every certificate. You'll submit them with your renewal
- Training from other approved providers may also count. Ask us before you enroll
- Questions about whether a course counts? Email [email protected]
For training organizations
Want your workshop approved for NAC continuing education hours? Contact our team to start the approval process.
Request workshop approvalDon't have your NAC yet?
Earn the National Administrator Credential online at your own pace, or in person in select states.
Learn about the NAC