What is ISSUP Academy
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ISSUP Academy
Professional learning, wherever you are
ISSUP Academy is ISSUP's online learning platform, bringing together flexible, accessible and evidence-based courses and learning pathways to strengthen professional knowledge, skills and practice across substance use and crime-related fields.
Built with ISSUP's global network
Courses written for the field
Prevention, treatment, recovery support and supply reduction, taught from the curricula ISSUP members already deliver in person. Content is developed with subject experts and experienced practitioners.
Short modules you can finish in a sitting
Scenarios and knowledge checks in every lesson
Introductory through to specialised development
Learn at your own pace, keep the record
Study from any location, and where available in different languages and formats. Progress is saved if you stop and come back, and completions stay in your account.
Certificates and badges sit in My Certificates, ready for an employer or a licensing body.
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Explore by topic
Each area runs from an introduction through to specialised practice.
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Professional recognition
ISSUP Academy offers Continuing Education credits through NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. Eligible courses say so in their description, and the credit hours are printed on the certificate.
Who it is for
Anyone with an ISSUP membership. Membership is free and open to anyone working or studying in substance use prevention, treatment, recovery, research or policy.
Ready to start?
Sign in with your ISSUP account to see the full catalogue, or check the Help Center for answers to the questions we are asked most often.