Training & Certification Programs
When it comes to protecting drug-endangered children, we at NADEC believe that knowledge is power — and training is the key to breaking the cycle of trauma, substance misuse, and suffering.
Our instructor-led professional training is priced by group/organization size, so it requires booking a call with us to get custom pricing to fit your budget. Check out our micro-courses, too; perfect for individual learners and professionals to get a taste of the larger certification courses.
Whether you prefer live instruction, self-paced learning, or on-demand video content, NADEC offers training options to fit your needs.
NADEC Instructor-Led Training
Our instructor-led training sessions bring experts directly to your team — whether in-person or virtually — to deliver engaging, real-world training designed to strengthen your community’s response to drug-endangered children.
You have to book a call with us for custom pricing; we work with groups of all sizes to find a budget that works for you. Individual instructor-led training virtually is also available upon request.
DEC Academy 101
This DEC training series provides foundational knowledge on drug-endangered children, covering key topics such as:
DEC Awareness, the DEC Approach, self-paced online training, as well as sessions on marijuana risks and the link between DEC and human trafficking.
An ideal start to gain a solid foundation in supporting DEC.
5 2-hr Sessions.
Available Virtually
or In-Person
DEC Awareness
The DEC Awareness Training goes in-depth to explore the risks and long-term impact on drug-endangered children while addressing challenges in coordinating agencies to prevent, intervene, and break multigenerational cycles of abuse and neglect.
2 hrs.
Available Virtually
or In-Person
Your Impact: Help, Hope & Support
This interactive training equips professionals to identify and positively support drug-endangered children, covering brain science and development, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), and early intervention. Hands-on activities, real-world scenarios, and in-depth discussions enhance skills and understanding.
2 1/2 hr Session.
Available In-Person
DEC & Human Trafficking
This interactive training equips professionals to identify and positively support drug-endangered children, covering brain science and development, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), and early intervention. Hands-on activities, real-world scenarios, and in-depth discussions enhance skills and understanding.
2 1/2 hr Session.
Available In-Person
MDT Roadmap
This interactive training equips professionals to identify and positively support drug-endangered children, covering brain science and development, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), and early intervention. Hands-on activities, real-world scenarios, and in-depth discussions enhance skills and understanding.
2 1/2 hr Session.
Available In-Person
The DEC Approach
This training teaches professionals how to implement a comprehensive, collaborative strategy to identify, protect, and support drug-endangered children. Using real case examples, discussions, and hands-on exercises, this training helps practitioners recognize what to look for, gather evidence, and work across disciplines to improve outcomes for children and families.
2 - 3 hrs.
Available Virtually
or In-Person
Train-the-Trainer Certification
The DEC Train-the-Trainer certifies alliance members to present DEC Awareness and DEC Approach trainings in their communities or states. **Prior completion of DEC Awareness and DEC Approach trainings is required.
In-person across 3 days OR Virtually 4 hrs/day over 6 days.
Certified DEC Alliance Toolkit
The Academy guides participants through building a certified multidisciplinary DEC Alliance.
This 7-session training covers key implementation stages, awareness, coaching, and strategies for sustaining long-term collaboration.
7 Sessions,
1 - 2 hrs each.
Available Virtually.
Drug Trends
This interactive training equips professionals to identify and positively support drug-endangered children, covering brain science and development, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), and early intervention. Hands-on activities, real-world scenarios, and in-depth discussions enhance skills and understanding.
1 - 2 hrs each.
Available Virtually.
Evidence Collection
This interactive training equips professionals to identify and positively support drug-endangered children, covering brain science and development, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), and early intervention. Hands-on activities, real-world scenarios, and in-depth discussions enhance skills and understanding.
1 - 2 hrs each.
Available Virtually.
Micro-Course Training
Our Micro-Course Training series offers short, self-paced online courses covering key topics related to drug-endangered children, substance misuse, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Each micro-course focuses on a specific aspect of DEC work — making it easy to build skills one step at a time.
These are ideal for individual professionals or learners who are keen to gain insight into the struggles of DEC, or to get a preview of the larger courses and certifications we offer.
Alliance Training Overview
NADEC provides specialized training for the certification of multidisciplinary alliances. In order to become a Certified DEC Alliance through NADEC, all 4 of the FREE courses below must be completed.
These are self-paced online courses, hosted by the COPS E-Learning Training Portal and free to anyone.
YouTube Training Videos
For convenient, on-demand learning, NADEC offers a growing library of free YouTube training videos. These videos cover essential DEC topics, real-world insight from experts, and practical strategies for recognizing and responding to drug-endangered children.
Available anytime, these videos are a great resource for individuals, teams, or community groups looking to expand their knowledge.
