National Certification
This certification is for those individuals who demonstrate an attitude of serving others within their ministry along with their commitment and passion for the church. The goal of getting this certification is to certify that you have the ability to operate with the mind and spirit of a faithful servant in the kingdom of God. The ideal candidate is someone who has been elected or ordained usher in their ministry or has a minimum of 10 volunteer hours per month serving in their ministry.
Upon receiving a passing score on the practice exam, will be ready to sit for the (5-Fold National Certification Board) Students will be able to sit for the UP-C Exam (can take series 1 thru 5). Students who receive a passing score will become 5-Fold Certified Usher Professional® to become Usher Certified–UP-C S-1
Certification Cost
| Certification | Certification Type | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Fold National Certification: Certified Usher Professional C-UP-S-1 | Certification Series 1 | $388.99 |
| 5 Fold National Certification: Certified Usher Professional C-UP-S-3 | Certification Series 3 | $768.88 |
| 5 Fold National Certification: Certified Usher Professional C-UP-S-5 | Certification Series 5 | $1,244.80 |
Upon completion and receiving a passing score of 80% or greater, candidates are eligible to receive the following:
- Certification Conferral Eligibility and Verification 5FC1000
- Certification Preparation and Distribution 5FC1000
- Life-Time Certification Verification and Validation 5FC1000
- 5-Fold Certification Wallet Card and Seal Authorization 5FC1000
GRADUATION
Students who have taken a 3 or 5 series exam, can walk across the stage during our annual graduation convocation. TBD
Career Development
All certification holders are eligible to receive the following optional services with no additional charge to assist with their vocational development.
- Introduction to Experiential Learning 5FC1000
- Fundamentals of Attracting Employers 5FC1000
- Developing Experiential Skills 5FC1000
- Methods for Developing and Landing a Career 5FC1000
Career Field
This certification is ideal for someone who may have been ordained many years ago and needs to take a refresher or just get credentialed, someone recently installed or elected as an usher. This is a great proof of knowledge for those wanting to serve in ministry they may be new to as a member and need to prove commitment and understanding to the role of ushering.
Education Advancement
Upon attaining certification, candidates can enroll in degree programs within 30 days and use their results to test out of courses to Fastrack completion and lower tuition cost. The enrollment must be within the first 30 days of being certified and candidates must start classes within the first 60 days after achieving certification.
Program Length and Credits
- Self-Pace Time Allotted 4-5 Months
- Certification Awarded Credits- 3