Wise Online Academy 100
Foundational Training for Customized Employment Excellence
Start strong with the Wise Online Academy (WOA) 100 Series ACRE, an essential, on-demand training built around the core competencies of Customized Employment. Designed for professionals who are new to the field or seeking to sharpen their skills, this course delivers practical tools and real-world strategies you can use immediately to improve employment outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Whether you’re an Employment Specialist, Job Coach, or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, this flexible, high-impact training will strengthen your practice—and help professionalize the future of supported employment.
Learn on your schedule. Register when you are ready to get started!
Key Features
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Immediate Application: Learn strategies and tools you can use with job seekers right away—no waiting, no fluff.
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Accessible & Flexible: Fully on-demand to fit into your busy schedule—learn anytime, anywhere.
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Stay Current: Perfect for professionals looking to refresh their toolkit and stay aligned with current best practices.
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Boost Professional Competence: Strengthen your effectiveness and confidence in delivering competitive, integrated employment services.
Intended Audience
This series is designed for people working in the field of vocational services for people with disabilities, including Employment Specialists, Job Coaches, Job Developers, Vocational Specialists, Transition Specialists, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, or anyone who works in the field and wants to add to their knowledge, skills, and abilities to deliver quality employment services.
ACRE Customized Employment Series
Wise is a member of the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE). This four-part series has been endorsed by ACRE for a National Basic Certificate of Achievement in Employment Services with an Emphasis on Customized Employment. Visit ACRE’s website for more information.
Students who successfully complete the series will receive the certificate of achievement.
Logistics
- This four-part series includes self-paced modules, interactive activities, and assignments designed for skill-demonstration.
- Schedule: From the registration date, students have 18 weeks to complete the series coursework.
- Refund policy: refunds will be issued for cancellations made up to 3 days after your registration date. Cancellations made more than 3 days after the registration date will not receive a refund.
- Series fee: $600, due at registration.
- Contact [email protected] with questions.
This Four-Part Series Includes:
Introduction to Customized Employment, Discovery & Person-Centered Planning
This course offers an introduction to the principles and practices of customized employment. Designed for both newcomers and experienced professionals, it provides a comprehensive overview of employment values for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants will learn how to conduct Discovery with job seekers and apply Person-Centered Planning techniques to develop meaningful, individualized employment strategies. This course equips learners with tools to support people in building lives and careers based on their own goals and interests.
Introduction to Job Development & Marketing
This course provides a practical introduction to customized job development and marketing strategies for employment professionals supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants will gain the skills, confidence, and values needed to engage effectively with employers and create mutually beneficial employment opportunities. The course emphasizes relationship-building, proven techniques, and person-centered approaches that lead to meaningful, lasting job matches. It also offers inspiration and insight into the core principles that drive successful employment outcomes.
Systematic Instruction: Teaching, Learning, & Retaining Jobs
This course introduces the principles and techniques of Systematic Instruction—an effective, evidence-based approach to teaching complex tasks by breaking them down into manageable steps. Designed for professionals supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, this training equips participants with practical strategies to teach and reinforce skills at home, in the community, and in the workplace. Through hands-on practice, learners will strengthen their ability to help others acquire and retain meaningful skills that support independence and long-term success.
How Public Benefits Support Employment: Social Security Benefits & Work Incentives
This course offers clear, practical guidance on navigating Social Security benefits and work incentives for individuals with disabilities. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to support informed decision-making around employment, including how work can impact benefits and how individuals can maintain critical supports while increasing their income. The course highlights the role of employment in promoting financial independence and encourages a shift in perspective: that work is both possible and empowering for people with disabilities.