There are two levels of certification, Provisional and Full.

Provisional Certification is available to CFLE applicants who have demonstrated content knowledge in each of the ten family life content areas, but who have not yet earned sufficient work experience hours in family life education to qualify for Full status. Provisional Certification is available for up to five years.

Full Certification is available to CFLE applicants who have demonstrated both content knowledge and sufficient work experience in providing family life education.

Provisional certification can be earned by graduating from an NCFR-approved academic program and completing the Abbreviated Application Process, OR, by successfully completing the CFLE Exam.

Full certification can be earned in two ways. One option is to first obtain Provisional Certification through the Abbreviated Application Process and then to upgrade to Full Certification upon documentation of sufficient work experience in family life education. The amount of work experience needed is contingent upon the applicability and level of the degree earned. See Certification Requirements Table.

The other option for Full certification is the successful completion of the CFLE Exam, along with the simultaneous submission of documentation of work experience in family life education. FLE work experience is documented through completion of the Family Life Education Work Experience Summary Form and submission of the Employer Verification and Assessment Form.

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