CCAPPCADTPCCAPP & CADTP Approved

Your Investment in a Career That Changes Lives

635 hours. One certificate. Multiple ways to pay — all leading to the same world-class SUD counseling education.

Base Program Tuition
$6,000
+ $157 one-time registration fee = $6,157 total
CCAPP ApprovedCADTP ApprovedIC&RC Eligible100% Online

You don't need four years and $40,000 to change lives.
California agrees. ADCSI makes it a reality.

Most states require a bachelor's or master's degree to work in SUD counseling — costing $38K–$72K and 4–6 years. California's CCAPP and CADTP pathways let you enter the field through approved training programs like ADCSI.

CA — ADCSI (No Degree Required)
$6,157
None
6 mo
Texas
$42,000
Bachelor's
4 yrs
New York
$68,000
Master's
6 yrs
Florida
$38,000
Bachelor's
4 yrs
Illinois
$72,000
Master's
6 yrs
Ohio
$55,000
Master's
6 yrs
ADCSI (CA)
Other States

Sources: BLS, NAADAC, state licensing board requirements 2024. Other state costs represent avg. accredited program tuition for required degree level.

⭐ Best Value

Option 1 — Pay in Full

The lowest total investment. No financing fees. One payment and you're in.

Paid in FullMost Popular
$6,157
Includes $157 registration fee · No financing fees
✓ 635 hours of instruction
✓ Certificate of Completion
✓ CCAPP & CADTP board approved
✓ IC&RC exam eligible
✓ No monthly payments
✓ Klarna financing available
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Klarna
Klarna FinancingPay in Full Rate
Pay the full $6,157 over time through Klarna — at the same paid-in-full rate with no ADCSI financing fees. Klarna is linked directly to your invoice.
Klarna Eligibility
✓ Credit score 680+
✓ Currently employed
✓ No ADCSI financing fees
✓ Apply directly through your invoice
How it works: Once you hold your spot, we send your invoice with the Klarna option included. You apply directly through Klarna — no separate application needed on our end.

Not able to pay in full or qualify for Klarna? No problem — ADCSI offers flexible payment plans below.

Option 2 — ADCSI Payment Plans

Choose the plan that fits your budget. All plans include the same 635-hour program.

Your Investment Summary
First Payment Due
$6,157
Total due
Monthly Payment
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N/A
Total Cost
$6,157
Lowest possible
Best Value
Most Affordable
Option available
AB2473 Required CourseADCS 101 · 80 Hours

Case Management / Core Competencies

The foundational 80-hour course covering the 12 core functions of SUD counseling. Available as a standalone enrollment for those who want to start with one module before committing to the full program. Same rates apply as the full program options.

Transfer Credit: If you return within 12 months to enroll in the full 635-hour certificate program, your $1,500 tuition paid here transfers toward any full-program payment option.
⚠ Required for RADTs & SUDRCsThis course is mandatory for all RADTs and SUDRCs registered on or after January 1, 2026 per AB2473.
Investment
Registration$157
Tuition$1,500
Video Lab Fee$57/mo
First Payment$1,657
+ $57/mo until module completion
Membership Model2026 Enrollment Year
🔴 Limited to 50 Total Enrollments for 2026

2026 ADCSI Membership

A unique enrollment model — pay a deposit and a flat monthly fee until you complete all 8 modules including your clinical externship. Designed for students who want maximum flexibility with no large lump-sum payments.

Deposit
$1,500
+ $157 reg fee
Monthly
$257/mo
until completion

Transfer credit from Core Competencies course does not apply to this option.

50
Total Spots
2026 Enrollment Year
Every Plan Includes
📚
635 Hours of Instruction
6 modules + clinical
🎓
Certificate of Completion
IC&RC exam eligible
🏆
CCAPP & CADTP Approved
Board-recognized training
💻
100% Online
Self-paced · New enrollments every first Monday
👆

Select a plan above to hold your spot

No payment required — we will hold your spot for up to 2 hours

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IC&RC
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