Certification Academy
For almost 50 years NACA has been a leader in providing training and certification programs for our profession. Currently, our training programs continue to deliver a higher standard in Animal Care and Cruelty Investigation Training.
ACO I & II Certifications
Training for ACO’s &
Humane Officers
ACO III Certification
Advanced Training Program focused on animal crime forensics
NACA In-Person
ACO I, ACO II & ACO III In-Person Training Opportunities
Animal Control for LEOS
A guide for Law Enforement Officers when they have to interact with animals
International Officer Certification
(ACOi) Built for the realities of
rabies-endemic field work
Certified Animal Services Dispatch Professional
Introduction to Animal Control Communication & Coordination
Shelter Safe
Designed for frontline shelter staff, volunteers, and animal care professionals.
NACA ACO Recertification
Earn 10 Continuing Education
activities per year