Cultural Orientation Certification Course

CO Provider teaching cultural orientation at the New Jersey resettlement office


Cultural Orientation Certification Course

CORE recently updated its website, coresourceexchange.org, with the aim of making it easier for you to navigate and find the resources you need. A part of this refresh included changes to the functionality of the online CO Certification Course. At this time some functions may be limited or still under construction as we continue to improve the website. We appreciate your patience, but encourage you to contact us at coresourceexchange@rescue.org if you require additional assistance.

The Online Cultural Orientation Certification Course is an interactive, self-paced course, designed for resettlement staff and volunteers that implement and deliver Cultural Orientation. Learners may take lessons at any time and in any order. Course are free and can be accessed at any time. 

Lessons are designed to establish foundational knowledge of the United States Refugee Admissions Program and help you improve your lesson delivery to adult learners. Each lesson takes approximately 20 to 40 minutes to complete. You can begin a lesson and return to it at a later time.

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FAQS

The course is designed for individuals working directly in refugee resettlement and engaged in implementation or delivery of Cultural Orientation. Others who work in refugee resettlement may also find value.

Each lesson takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete. You can begin a lesson and return to it at a later time; the system will remember where you left off.

Yes, like all of CORE’s resources, the Online Cultural Orientation Certification Course is free.

CORE will only approve one account per user. If you need technical assistance accessing a registered account, please contact us.

CORE uses the registration form to verify users and ensure we are providing resources and support to all who work in refugee resettlement. Data collection is aligned with CORE’s privacy policy.

You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging your registration, and within two business days you will receive a second email confirming your account has been approved. At times, you may receive a follow-up email as part of the registration verification process.

To access the course go to the login page. Since you can return to the course at any time, you may find it helpful to bookmark this page. Learn more about navigating the course through this video.

The Online Cultural Orientation Certification Course is self-paced. You can complete and earn certificates based on your schedule and needs.

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