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Two01 Mentor Certification Course

Every Two01 mentor is trained and certified before they are matched with a young person. The Mentor Certification Course is a 5-week intensive that prepares you to mentor with skill, safety and purpose. Pass the 60-question certification test and you earn the Two01 Mentor Certificate, valid for 2 years.

Training · 5-week intensive Test · 60 questions Certificate · valid 2 years Renewal · every 2 years
Enroll in the course See the 5 weeks
01Train

Complete the 5-week intensive

02Test

Pass the 60-question certification test

03Certify

Receive your Two01 Mentor Certificate

04Get matched

Eligible to be matched with mentees

05Renew

Renew every 2 years to stay matched

The 5-week intensive

Five weeks. One standard for every Two01 mentor.

Each week combines instruction, role-play and real scenarios from our programs. Mentors complete every week before sitting for the certification test.

Week 1

The Two01 mentor

Our mission, values and history; the mentor's role versus coach, parent and counselor; positive youth development for ages 7 to 21; setting expectations with mentees and families.

  • Two01 values: Teamwork, Respect, Effort, Excellence
  • Stages of youth development
  • First-meeting playbook
Week 2

Youth protection & safety

The Two01 Mentor Code of Conduct, boundaries and the two-adult rule, digital and social media contact, recognizing signs of abuse or neglect, and mandated reporting procedures.

  • Code of Conduct and boundaries
  • Recognizing and reporting concerns
  • Safe communication with minors
Week 3

Communication & connection

Active listening, motivational conversations, trauma-informed and culturally responsive mentoring, de-escalation, and building trust with young people who have been let down before.

  • Active listening practice
  • Trauma-informed approaches
  • Conflict and de-escalation
Week 4

Leading Two01 programs

How to co-facilitate our curricula, including Leadership Development, B.A.L.L. Incubator, Complete Student-Athlete, Fear Isn’t Real and Empowering Young Women of Color, plus small-group management.

  • Session guides walkthrough
  • Small-group facilitation
  • Using basketball as a teaching tool
Week 5

Goals, growth & certification

Goal setting and progress tracking, academic, college and career guidance, partnering with families and schools, closing a match well, and a full review before the certification test.

  • SMART goals and match check-ins
  • College and career pathways
  • Certification test review
The certification test

60 questions. Everything from the five weeks.

60Questions
80%To pass (48 of 60)
2 yrsCertificate valid
  • Covers all five weeks

    Questions are drawn from every week of the intensive, with an emphasis on youth protection, boundaries and reporting procedures.

  • Taken after Week 5

    You become eligible for the test once you complete all five weeks, including any make-up sessions.

  • Pass to certify

    Score 80% or higher (48 of 60 correct) to earn your Two01 Mentor Certificate.

  • Didn’t pass?

    We review the results with you and schedule a retest after a focused review of the topics you missed.

Your certificate

Valid for 2 years. Renewed to stay matched.

Two01 Basketball Academy Certified Mentor Mentor name Issued on passing · Expires 2 years from issue
  • Issued when you pass

    Mentors who pass the certification test receive the Two01 Mentor Certificate with a certificate ID and expiration date.

  • Valid for 2 years

    Your certificate is valid for 2 years from the date it is issued.

  • Renew every 2 years

    Certification must be renewed every 2 years for you to continue being matched with mentees. To renew, enroll below and choose “Renewal.”

  • If it lapses

    Mentors with an expired certificate are not matched with new mentees until they renew.

Enroll or renew

Reserve your seat in the next cohort.

Three short steps. Fields marked * are required. We confirm your cohort dates within five business days.

  1. 01About you
  2. 02Enrollment
  3. 03Review & consent
Step 01

About you
What are you enrolling for? *
Step 02

Enrollment
Where are you in the mentor process? *

New mentors also need to complete the mentor intake application. You can do both at the same time.

Preferred training format *
Which session times work for you? *
Step 03

Review & consent

Two01 Basketball Academy uses this information only to enroll you in the certification course and track your certification status. We do not sell or share it.

Step 1 of 3
Questions

About certification.

Do I need to be certified to mentor with Two01?

Yes. Every mentor completes the Mentor Certification Course and passes the certification test before being matched with a mentee.

Do I still need a background check?

Yes. Certification is in addition to the required background check, child abuse clearance and sex offender registry check. Start with the Become a Mentor application.

How long is the certificate valid?

2 years from the date it is issued. You must renew every 2 years to continue being matched with mentees.

What happens to my current mentee if my certificate expires?

Contact us before your expiration date at info@two01basketball.academy and we will help you renew without interrupting your match.

Can I take the course virtually?

Choose your preferred format when you enroll. We will let you know which formats are available for the next cohort.