Welcome to NOVA's Training Center!

Welcome to NOVA’s Campus Advocacy Training (NCAT) 2026! NCAT is a seven-week live training program designed for campus advocates and community-based advocates serving college populations, offering a unique opportunity for professional growth. Facilitated by national campus experts, the training covers a wide range of topics such as ethics and boundaries, confidentiality, privacy and privilege, language justice, federal laws, restorative justice, forensic exams, and more. NCAT will be offered from January 21 through March 4, 2026 (Wednesdays only) from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM (EST). This training is virtual only, with occasional pre-work and homework materials. Participants of this unique academy will be able to use CEU credits to fulfill the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) renewal requirements. Read more