SVN Training Opportunities

SVN offers different types of training opportunities:

24-Hour Certificate: This program will specifically meet the 24 hours of training required of SVN members as detailed in the SVN standards HERE. A formal certificate program is a form of credentialing, but it is not certification. For more information about the history of the certificate, and training go HERE.

Administrative (Program Management) Certificate: This program will specifically meet the 16 hours of training required of program leadership as detailed in the SVN standards HERE. A formal certificate program is a form of credentialing, but it is not certification.

Supportive Supervised Visitation Certificate: This program will specifically meet the 2023 revised training standards required by SVN Standard 12.6 for Supportive Supervised Visitation. Learn more HERE. A formal certificate program is a form of credentials, but is not certification.

What is a certificate training?

Nurturing Parenting Skills for Families in Supervised Visitation- is an innovative program designed to empower parents and parent educators in creating customized, competency-based parenting programs to meet the specific needs of families in supervised visitation. It consists of 45 lessons, each lasting approximately 30 minutes that are intended to either precede a supervised visitation or be incorporated into the visit.

Online Training: Our Key Concepts Training is an 8-hour, train-at-your-pace, program covering the fundamental concepts of Supervised Visitation. Learn more HERE

The 2023 SVN Annual Conference Plenary Sessions and Workshops can be purchased HERE.

All upcoming trainings are listed here:

3 Day Nurturing Parenting Skills for Families in SV Facilitator Training

When: April 22-24, 2025

Where: SVN Interactive Virtual Training Room on Zoom

Times: Tuesday 10 AM - 4 PM EST

Wednesday 10 AM - 4PM EST

Thursday 10 AM - 4 PM EST

Cost: $450 and includes the curriculum

Register for this training

This training will be conducted online, in a virtual classroom, a teaching and learning environment where participants can interact, communicate, view, and discuss presentations, and engage with learning resources while working in groups, all in an online setting.

Review the technology Requirements HERE

An Evidence-Based Approach to Supervised Visitation

One of the biggest challenges facing SV programs is the scant amount of research on the impact of SV on families. Finally, programs seeking financial support, donations, and grants can implement a program proven to be effective in reducing abuse and neglect in families.

Nurturing Parenting Programs have been reviewed and awarded with high scores in the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices.

You can learn about the research that validates this program HERE

*Please be advised, all times are listed in EASTERN time. Be sure to ADJUST times to your time zone

Progam Management (Administration) Certificate Training

When: May 6-7, 2025
Where: SVN Interactive Virtual Training Room on Zoom
Time: 10:30 AM EST to 5 PM EST
Cost: $350 for SVN Members ($450 for Non-Members)

LIMITED Enrollment to ensure Engagement Review the technology Requirements HERE

This program will specifically meet the 16 hours of training required of SVN Providers as detailed in the SVN Standards HERE. Attendance at all sessions is required and participants must score at least 80% on the exam to earn the certificate.

*Please be advised, all times are listed in EASTERN time. Be sure to ADJUST times to your time zone.

24-Hour Certificate Training

When: May 13-15, 2025
Where: SVN Interactive Virtual Training Room on Zoom
Time: 11 AM EST to 5 PM EST
Cost: $425 for SVN Members ($550 for Non-Members)

LIMITED Enrollment to ensure Engagement
For virtual attendees: Review the technology Requirements HERE

This program will specifically meet the 24 hours of training required of SVN Providers as detailed in the SVN Standards HERE. Attendance at all sessions is required and participants must score at least 80% on the exam to earn the certificate. One attendee per registration.

*Please be advised, all times are listed in EASTERN time. Be sure to ADJUST times to your time zone.

Supportive Supervised Visitation Certificate Training

When: May 20-21, 2025
Where: SVN Interactive Virtual Training Room on Zoom
Time: 10:30 AM EST - 5 PM EST
Cost: $350 for SVN Members
($450 for Non-Members)

Learn More & Register HERE

This training meets SVN Standard 12.6 for Supportive Supervised Visitation:

12.6 Training for Supportive Supervision
In addition to the SVN 24-hour training standard, a visit supervisor providing supportive visitation must complete additional training on the following topics: