Have you been considering enrolling in our CAEP Certificate Program and earning your certificate? Winter is a wonderful time to invest in your professional growth and elevate your practice in admission and enrollment.
Designed for professionals in the Admission and Enrollment departments at PK—Grade 12/PG Independent, Private, or Parochial Schools, the CAEP Certificate Program seeks to enhance their admission and enrollment management knowledge and skills. Participants will learn best practices for attracting and retaining students, implementing effective recruiting strategies, and maximizing enrollment numbers. The course will also cover key topics such as financial aid, marketing strategies, student retention, and enrollment forecasting.
We are launching our next six-week CAEP Cohort on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. All CAEP participants will engage in this cohort experience, coming together weekly for six facilitated Zoom sessions to progress through the lessons, connect with peers, and receive guided support throughout the program. Note that cohort Zoom meetings are not recorded.
Week 1- Friday, January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Topic: Introduction to Admission and Enrollment Management
Week 2- Friday, January 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Topic: Recruitment Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Students AND Student Retention Strategies
Week 3- Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Topic: Communicating with Prospective Families AND Marketing Strategies for Independent and Private Schools
Week 4- Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Topic: Pulling your value proposition together with your skills and attributes
Week 5- Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Topic: Financial Aid in Enrollment Management
Week 6- Friday, February 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Topic: Analyzing Enrollment Data and Forecasting Trends