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The Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria (CICN) is proud to introduce its Authorised Training Centers (ATCs), a network of accredited institutions, organizations, and individuals approved to deliver CICN’s professional counseling programs across Africa and beyond.
Becoming an ATC means more than just running courses; it means carrying the mandate of Africa’s premier counseling institute, raising the standards of counseling education, nurturing professionals, and building a healthier society.
Why Become a CICN Authorised Training Center?
As a CICN ATC, you gain the unique privilege of partnering with the leading professional body for counseling in Nigeria to deliver programs that transform lives.
Benefits include:
– Institutional Credibility – Operate under CICN’s professional authority and reputation.
• Access to Approved Curriculum – Deliver CICN’s standardized diploma, certification, and professional development courses.
• Certification by CICN – All graduates receive CICN-recognized certificates, giving them a competitive edge.
• Faculty Development – Your trainers are trained and approved by CICN, ensuring high teaching standards.
• National & Global Visibility – Your center is listed on the CICN website and recognized as part of our global network.
• Collaborative Growth – Opportunity to co-host workshops, seminars, and conferences with CICN.
• Revenue Opportunities – Earn income while shaping the next generation of professional counselors.
Who Can Apply?
CICN welcomes applications from:
• Universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
• Registered training institutions and academies.
• NGOs and professional development organizations.
• Counseling centers, hospitals, and wellness organizations.
• Individual professionals with established training facilities.
Applicants must demonstrate:
• A conducive learning environment (classrooms, ICT facilities, library).
• Administrative and academic structures to support training.
• Commitment to CICN’s ethical and professional standards.
Your Role as an ATC
Every Authorised Training Center is entrusted with a leadership role:
• Deliver CICN programs with integrity and excellence.
• Register students under CICN for examinations and certification.
• Maintain facilities and faculty that reflect professional standards.
• Uphold the values of wholeness, wholesomeness, and professionalism in every aspect of training.
Application Process
1. Submit Application – Complete the ATC Application Form with required documentation.
2. Evaluation & Inspection – CICN conducts a review and (where applicable) site inspection.
3. Accreditation & Onboarding – Successful applicants pay accreditation fees and receive official approval.
4. Launch Your ATC – Begin delivering CICN programs with full support and guidance.
Investment & Commitment
There are different pathways to Becoming an ATC which may requires payment of an Accreditation Fee, Annual Renewal Fee, and compliance with CICN’s financial structure (royalties or per-student remittances). This ensures sustainability, quality assurance, and fairness across all centers.
A Call to Leaders and Visionaries
Are you ready to pioneer counseling education in your city, region, or country?
Becoming a CICN Authorised Training Center is more than a business opportunity, it is a legacy move. You become part of a movement shaping Africa’s mental health landscape and producing certified professionals who will impact generations.
Apply Today and Join the CICN network of Authorised Training Centers and carry the torch of professional counseling to every corner of the world.
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