Higher Education

Professional Development and Training

Find College Board events, workshops, and training opportunities developed to help advance the careers of higher education professionals.

College Board's Suite of Higher Ed Professional Development Programs

We invite member institutions to recognize and nominate staff for unique, relevant, and impactful experiences across all stages of their career.

Emerging Leader Conference Scholarship

Nominate a staff member with five or fewer years of experience in enrollment management who might professionally benefit from attending one of College Board’s premier national conferences.

Emerging Leader Conference Scholarship

Enrollment Leadership Academy

Ideal for experienced admissions and financial aid professionals with 5-10 years of experience, ELA is a year-long program focused on leadership skills, strategic enrollment management, and developing the next generation of enrollment leaders.

Enrollment Leadership Academy

Enrollment Management Institute

College Board’s newest professional development offering for admissions, financial aid, and enrollment professionals with 10 or more years of experience.

Enrollment Management Institute

Explore Training Opportunities

Below you will find a variety of additional training and professional development resources covering a range of topics such as college and career readiness assessments, access and diversity, recruitment and enrollment guidance, financial aid services, and more.

National Events

Mark your calendars and join your peers at College Board national events throughout the year, including Forum, AP Annual Conference, Prepárate™, A Dream Deferred™, NASAI, and more.

  1. 2025

    MAR 5 - MAR 7, 2025

    A Dream Deferred - The Future of African American Education

    The A Dream Deferred conference, held in conjunction with the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) conference, convenes attendees to discuss new solutions, share best practices, and collaborate with colleagues to make a difference for African American students.

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  2. 2025

    APR 9 - APR 11, 2025

    Prepárate - Educating Latinos for the Future of America

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  3. 2025

    JUN 22 - JUN 23, 2025

    PowerFAIDS™ User Conference

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  4. 2025

    JUL 16 - JUL 19, 2025

    Advanced Placement Annual Conference

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  5. 2025

    NOV 5 - NOV 7, 2025

    College Board Forum

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  6. 2026

    JAN 11 - 13, 2026

    Higher Ed Colloquium

    Save the Date: Join us at the Westin Hilton Head Island in Hilton Head, SC., January 11-13, 2026.

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Enrollment Leadership Academy

The Enrollment Leadership Academy (ELA) is a year-long program focused on leadership skills, strategic enrollment management, and developing the next generation of enrollment leaders. Find out how you can nominate a colleague to join the next ELA cohort.

ELA is a great option for someone who wants to expand their network, develop a more fine-tuned understanding of the enrollment management landscape, and gain confidence as they make their next career move.

Jenna H, Associate Dean of Admissions and Director of Communications

Learning of the challenges, successes, and innovative solutions to complex problems has changed how I approach my work.

Brian W, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

ELA connected me with lifelong networks and exposed me to more about the world of enrollment management then I would have done at my own institution or a conference.

Lindsey S, Director of Undergraduate Admissions

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Enrollment Solutions

Hone your enrollment strategies with these key resources for using College Board Search and Connections® at your institution.

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Enrollment Events

Webinars, trainings, and conferences to strengthen your Search and Connections strategies.

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Search Basics Video Series

This video series will help you explore new features, build orders and navigate the Search user interface.

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College Board Search Support

Sign in to College Board Search to access our extensive FAQs, help resources, and support documents to help you get the most out of this recruitment tool.

College Board Assessments

Find professional development and training opportunities to help you learn more about each test offering and its features, develop enrollment and placement policies, and administer College Board Assessments.

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SAT Foundations

This training course covers the fundamentals of SAT Foundations.

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AP: Higher Education Events

College Board holds events on topics related to AP, credit and placement policies on campus, and other academic issues important to higher education.

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Free CLEP Webinars

Sign up for a free CLEP webinar session to learn about program updates, best practices for administering CLEP at higher education institutions, and strategies for developing high school CLEP programs.

  • Go to CLEP

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ACCUPLACER: Register for Live Webinars

ACCUPLACER webinars empower educators to understand the platform and gain an overview of the test content.

  • Go to ACCUPLACER

Access and Diversity Advocacy

Explore information and tools that higher education institutions need to develop and implement policies for educational access and diversity. 

CSS Profile / IDOC

Find live and recorded webinars, in-person workshops, and other helpful information available to current users. Links below may require Resource Center log in.

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Financial Aid Services Webinars and Trainings

Training webinars and other helpful information to help you manage your Financial Aid Services and prepare for enhancements and changes to CSS Profile, IDOC and the Institutional Portal.

  • Go to Financial Aid Services Information Center

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Campus Need Analysis Roundtable (CNAR)

Annual in-person event to further your understanding of the foundations, economic principles, and best practices related to Institutional Methodology (IM).

  • Go to Financial Aid Service Information Center

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Fall Workshop Series

Workshops provide CSS Profile® and IDOC users with updates to our programs and services as well as training in various aspects of Institutional Methodology (IM).

  • Go to Financial Aid Services Information Center

Net Price Calculator (NPC)

Use these Net Price Calculator resources to help give your prospects a clear and complete picture of what they'll pay to attend your college.

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Net Price Calculator How To

Explore our collection of How To topics that walk users through specific NPC processes.

  • Go to Net Price Calculator Resource Center

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Net Price Calculator Videos

Watch recorded webinar sessions and training videos which will provide you with an overview of the Net Price Calculator and setting one up for your school.

  • Go to Net Price Calculator Resource Center

PowerFAIDS

Use our online training and help resources to become a PowerFAIDS power user in no time.

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PowerFAIDS Basics Training October 2023

Register for this virtual four-session hands-on class on how to use PowerFAIDS to manage your financial aid tasks.

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PowerFAIDS Cloud Online Help

Visit the PowerFAIDS Online Help Center to find out about the latest features, get updates on recent changes to federal regulations, find a quick start guide, and more.

  • Go to PowerFAIDS Cloud Online Help

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PowerFAIDS Training Resources

Sign in to access the PowerFAIDS Resource Center where you’ll find additional training and support resources.

  • Go to PowerFAIDS Resource Center

Professional Development Series

Our series of online professional development modules provide information about College Board programs and services, as well as information about the enrollment profession.

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Beyond Tuition: Getting to the True Cost of Attendance

This four-part series records the 2019 College Board Forum Session: Beyond Tuition: Getting to the True Cost of Attendance which focuses on calculating costs to attend college beyond tuition and fees.

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Identifying Talent and Potential Using Noncognitive Admissions Measures

This five-part series records the 2019 College Board Forum Session: Identifying Talent and Potential Using Noncognitive Admissions Measures. Presenters are from three institutions experimenting with the use of noncognitive measures in admissions contexts.

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Retention Begins with The Product

This two-part series records the session at the 2019 College Board Forum: Retention Begins with the Product. Watch as two highly regarded enrollment leaders consider retention from an institutional strategic perspective.