Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW) Certification Prep Course
12-18 contact hours (depending upon format chosen)
The ability to help job seekers construct a powerful résumé that will open doors for them is an essential skill for workforce and career development professionals. Having the credential that shows you are among the best-of-the best helps establish your credibility with your customers and increases your value to the organization.
One of the most frequently requested programs by workforce and career development professionals, the CPRW Certification Prep Course is designed to prepare you for the certification exam given by the Professional Association of Résumé Writers (PARW).
Many of our Certification Prep Course graduates tell us how helpful the course was in passing the CPRW exam.
Why CPRW Certification?
- The industry-recognized CPRW credential identifies you as an expert in your field
- Customers know that they are being served by a highly trained professional
- Your organization presents a more professional appearance when your credentials are displayed for customers to see
- CPRW certification is portable, making you a valuable addition to any organization serving job seekers
- If you are a private practitioner, it documents your expertise and credibility
Why the CPRW Certification Prep Course?
The Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW) Certification Prep Course is designed to prepare you for the certification exam given by PARW. You’ll learn about the standards established by PARW, have opportunities to practice the skills required to pass the certification exam, and take an actual practice exam so you’ll be prepared for the real thing. Plus, you’ll earn 12-18 continuing education contact hours, depending upon which format you choose!
Two Formats are available:
Classroom-based option (onsite delivery for 10 or more):
- Two days of classroom instruction
- CPRW Study Guide
- Resume Magic book by Susan Whitcomb
- PowerPoint slides and learning activity handouts
- Job seeker profile for your practice exam
- Feedback on your practice exam by the instructor
- Individual coaching
- 18 Contact Hours of Continuing Education
Quantity discounts available for groups of 15 or more
Virtual One-on-One Training option (for individuals and small groups)
- Two phone-based training/coaching sessions
- Self-study materials & resources
- CPRW Study Guide
- PowerPoint slides and learning activity handouts
- Job seeker profile for your practice exam
- Feedback on your practice exam by the instructor
- Individual coaching
- 12 Contact Hours of Continuing Education
Complimentary risk-free initial consultation
Regardless of format you choose, you will . .
Learn about:
- Core competencies required for certification
- The four key elements exam graders look for
- Seven deadly sins to avoid when taking the exam
- What’s included in the exam
- Managing your time effectively during the exam
- Tips for passing the exam
Practice:
- Writing with purpose
- Spelling and grammar essentials
- Proofreading skills
- Creating a résumé package just like the one you’ll be doing for the exam
- Reviewing résumés and cover letters, seeing them through the eyes of the exam graders
Prerequisites: Students should have a least one (1) year experience writing résumés.
The CPRW certification exam is rigorous and demanding, as it should be, since PARW’s reputation is on the line every time a workforce or career development professional represents him or herself to a client as a CPRW. The CPRW Certification Prep Course helps ensure that you are as prepared to pass the exam as is humanly possible.
By the time you complete the course, you will be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the CPRW certification and even have an opportunity to take a practice exam. As a result, you’ll leave feeling confident and self-assured in your ability to pass the first time you take it for real.
After completing the Certification Prep Course, you will schedule your online CPRW exam with PARW at a time convenient for you.
See requirements for certification.
See Class Schedule page for upcoming publicly advertised classes