Visit https://www.principals.org/npa-academy/ to purchase a course.

Each course includes: 

  • Self-paced video modules you can watch anytime 

  • Downloadable reference materials, customizable templates, and implementation tools

  • Strategies, planning frameworks, and activities designed for school leaders by school leaders 

It takes 4-6 hours to watch the videos, plus an additional 2 hours for hands-on planning and reflection. All materials are on-demand and available immediately upon enrollment.  

No special software or downloads are needed, just internet access and a web browser. The courses work with all modern browsers and include accessibility features like closed captions and downloadable transcripts.   

Instantly, along with access to the digital copy of Principal Leadership magazine. 

All sales are final. We do not offer refunds, so if you have questions before you buy, please reach out! We are happy to help you decide if this program is the right fit for you. 

Yes. You will receive a certificate of completion from NPA Academy. Acceptance for professional development credit varies by district. Please check with your local administrator. 

Each course is active for 12 months from the date of purchase, giving you plenty of time to complete and revisit anything that is needed. 

While these courses are designed for principals, we believe that assistant principals, advisers, and other school leaders will also find it valuable.

Yes! Watch the videos separately or as a group, then use the planning tools to collaborate. However, each participant must register individually. To purchase courses for a team or group, call our Customer Care team at 1-800-253-7746 [option 4] or email [email protected] for bulk ordering.

NPA Members can access NPA Academy by using the email / password combination used during the checkout process. If you do not have a password or did not set one up during checkout, you can do so now by clicking on this link https://academy.principals.org/.  If you are not currently a member of NPA, you can set up a new password by clicking on this link https://academy.principals.org/ and using the email address used to purchase the course.  

The policy will start on the first of the month after you have purchased a course. For example, if you purchase the course on July 18, your policy will start on August 1. If you have additional questions about your policy, please call 703-318-8189. 

Once you purchase the course, no further action will be required by you to enroll in this benefit.  

No, we do not accept purchase orders for NPA Academy courses. 

Yes, you can, but please note that you will not have access to the course until we receive payment.

To pay by check, please select “Print Quote” at checkout. Then physically print the quote and send it to our processing address below with an eclosed check.

Checks should be made payable to NPA (FEIN # 52-6006937). Endorse payment in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank. Allow 2-4 weeks for processing.

Send checks to National Principals Association
PO Box 640245
Pittsburgh, PA 15264-0245

Please add the order # in memo section of your check.