The Minnesota Certification Board (MCB)

Setting the policies and procedures for alcohol and other drug certifications.

Who We Are

The Minnesota Certification Board (MCB) is a non-profit agency dedicated to protecting the citizens of Minnesota by ensuring that certified professionals working in a wide range of professions are providing safe and competent services to the public.  The MCB is a member board of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC).

Types of Certifications

We offer certifications for professionals in the areas of alcohol and drug counseling, co-occurring disorders, prevention, clinical supervision, peer recovery, and criminal justice. Learn more about the various certifications we offer, the requirements and fees for each, and begin your application!

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Recertification

One year after receiving your initial certification, you will need to renew your certification and pay an annual renewal fee. After that, you’ll move to a two-year recertification cycle. Learn more about keeping your credentials up-to-date! 

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Testing

The Minnesota Certification Board offers computerized exams, which are available throughout the year with NO cut off dates. Find a testings center and learn more about how to apply for an exam!

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MINNESOTA CERTIFICATION BOARD SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION

The Minnesota Certification Board (MCB) is pleased to announce a new opportunity for scholarships for the Peer Recovery Specialist certification (CPRS) and Peer Recovery Specialist Reciprocal (CPRSR) certifications, through the Department of Human Services funded grant. The Peer Recovery Specialist scholarship will be available March 1, 2023. We are notifying candidates in advance that may be interested in certification as a CPRS or CPRSR at no cost. This scholarship is to promote workforce development for new candidates into the service areas in Minnesota. This scholarship is only available to CPRS and CPRSR applicants completing the IC&RC peer recovery exam. We have a limited number of scholarships that will be awarded on a first come basis to those that complete the CPRS or CPRSR application packet and meet all requirements for certification. The application is available on our website and the link is attached here https://www.mcboard.org/peer-recovery/.

Minnesota Certification Board Scholarship Opportunity for Alcohol & Drug Counselor Exam

The Minnesota Certification Board (MCB) is pleased to announce a new opportunity for scholarships for the Alcohol & Drug Counselor test exam, through the Department of Human Services funded grant.  The Alcohol & Drug Counselor exam will be available May 31, 2023.  We are notifying candidates in advance that may be interested in taking the exam only at no cost, to promote workforce development for new candidates into the service areas in Minnesota.  We have a limited number of scholarships and they will be awarded on a first come basis to those that meet requirements and complete the ADC application packet, which is available on our website and the link is attached here  https://www.mcboard.org/alcohol-drug-counselor/.