Pre-Membership Certification
A standardized foundation for every candidate, before intake begins.
MemberPrep's Pre-Membership Certification gives aspiring members a consistent education in what membership actually requires: an organization's purpose and values, how chapters are governed, how to prevent hazing and manage risk, and how to make ethical decisions as a member. Candidates finish with a verified digital certificate that chapters and national organizations can check online.
What We Provide
- Four core courses: Organizational Values, Mission & Member Purpose; Organizational Governance, Operations & Parliamentary Procedure; Risk Management, Safety & Harm Prevention; and Personal Integrity, Accountability & Ethical Decision-Making.
- Video lessons, in-depth readings and knowledge checks that test understanding, not memorization.
- A verified MemberPrep Core Certification with a unique credential ID and QR code.
- Electives candidates can add in leadership, finance, communication, wellness and safety.
How It Works
- Candidates create an account, sign the required acknowledgments electronically and begin the core courses.
- Each module pairs a video with a reading and a scored quiz; progress saves automatically across devices.
- Candidates who pass the core courses earn their certificate, which can be downloaded, printed, emailed and added to LinkedIn.
- Chapters and organizations can confirm any certificate at memberprep.com/verify.
Where We Provide It
MemberPrep is delivered online at memberprep.com and serves members, candidates, chapters and organizations across the United States. Courses work on any phone, tablet or computer, so candidates can complete them on campus, at home or on the go. MemberPrep, LLC is based in Maryland.
Who It's For
- Prospective members of fraternities and sororities
- Candidates for Divine Nine, multicultural, professional and honor organizations
- Applicants to civic, service and alumni organizations
Results Organizations Can Expect
- Candidates arrive understanding governance, values and expectations
- Chapters spend less time on remediation
- A documented, verifiable education record for every candidate
Related Courses
- MP-101 — Organizational Values, Mission & Member Purpose: Founding principles, historical mission, values framework, ethics, and purpose-driven leadership.
- MP-102 — Organizational Governance, Operations & Parliamentary Procedure: Parliamentary procedure, chapter governance, Robert's Rules of Order, financial oversight, elections, bylaws, and operational mechanics.
- MP-103 — Risk Management, Safety & Harm Prevention: Hazing law, organizational liability, personal responsibility, bystander intervention, mental health, and crisis response.
- MP-104 — Personal Integrity, Accountability & Ethical Decision-Making: Character, ethical frameworks, accountability without authority, whistleblower protections, and personal responsibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does pre-membership certification take?
The four core courses total roughly 12 hours of video, reading and quizzes. Candidates work at their own pace; many finish within one to three weeks.
Is the course online?
Yes. Everything is delivered online at memberprep.com and works on phones, tablets and computers.
How do chapters confirm a candidate is certified?
Every certificate has a unique ID and QR code. Anyone can confirm it at memberprep.com/verify.
Does certification replace an organization's own intake process?
No. MemberPrep provides a standardized educational foundation before intake. Each organization keeps its own membership process, rituals and requirements.