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Register for the self-paced Academy Certified Resume Writer (ACRW) program. Self-paced students receive the same virtual instruction, one-on-one assistance, and detailed feedback on writing assignments as students who join the live webinars ... just at their own pace!
- Class 1: Great Resume Writing Strategies & Techniques
- Class 2: English Language & Grammar for Resume Writers
- Class 3: Resume Design & Formatting for Human Readers & ATS
- Class 4: Resume Writing: Section by Section
- Class 5: Cover Letters, E-Notes & Best Practices in Resume Writing (Asking Great Questions, Writing Efficiency)
Ready to go all in and save $500+? Bundle the Academy Certified Resume Writer (ACRW) and Academy Certified Profile Writer (ACPW) programs. Choose one of the "bundle" options below.
Choose your payment option from the "membership" level options below. Note that "Payment Plan" selections require credit card entry. Your credit card will be charged monthly recurring payments until paid in full.
If you are seeing a message above that you are already a member, click on the "edit your member profile" and follow the directions in this video.
What does the ACRW program include?
(Note: Self-paced and "group" options are the same! Self-paced students have access to the latest class recordings and instructor coaching, plus the same in-depth feedback on their work. Self-paced students can join a live class at any time.)
Part 1: 5 webclasses, including grammar, formatting, and writing homework assignments covering:
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A foundation for writing resumes that will put you among the top writers in the nation
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Personal branding strategies for creating documents that differentiate your candidate
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Language and grammar best practices in resume writing to avoid common mistakes
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Formatting tips and tools to design modern, visually appealing resumes that pass through applicant tracking systems (ATS)
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Writing strategies for each section of the resume to position your candidate to compete for their target positions
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Cover letter and e-note writing best practices for professional communication with hiring managers and recruiters
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Tools to gather better content, streamline your writing process, and build your writing practice
Part 2: 3 independent learning programs (industry-specific resume and cover letter writing projects)
- Feedback on full writing projects to enhance your industry knowledge (you choose from the library of sample clients and write a resume and cover letter/e-note for each one)
- An opportunity to hone your skills in a specialty area and/or gain experience with a new industry/level of client
Requirements for Completion: Complete a grammar assignment, formatting assignment, and a total of 5 resume projects (2 during Part 1 and 3 during Part 2). You'll have the opportunity to rework each assignment based on the feedback. Upon completion of all assignments and any rewrites, you earn the prestigious ACRW credential and 32 CEUs. No membership or renewal required.
Graduates receive a free E-Summit! Round out your training with a 2-hour session related to your focus/specialty. Available sessions, including an in-depth session on LinkedIn, are listed here.
