February 2–4, 2027

Rolling Hills Casino, Corning, California

Check-in 8:00 a.m. | Training 8:30 a.m. PT

Three-day certification | Online examination

Tribal Adjudication Professional (TAP) Certification

Strengthen Adjudication Practices. Support Compliance. Protect Tribal Organizations.

The Tribal Adjudication Professional (TAP) Certification is a comprehensive, three-day program designed to strengthen knowledge and professional skills in personnel suitability, background investigations, and adjudication within Tribal governments and organizations.

Whether you’re an experienced Human Resources professional, a background investigator, or an individual responsible for personnel suitability determinations, TAP provides practical guidance to help you make informed, consistent, and well-documented decisions.

Led by Michele Justice of Personnel Security Consultants (PSC), this interactive program explores federal suitability requirements, adjudication principles, and best practices for evaluating background investigation findings. Participants will gain valuable knowledge and resources they can apply to strengthen their organization’s personnel suitability programs.

Registration Information

Upcoming Training: February 2–4, 2027

Location: Rolling Hills Casino
2655 Everett Freeman Way
Corning, CA 96021

Registration Fees:

• NNAHRA Members: $1,300
• Non-NNAHRA Members: $1,550

Register for TAP Certification:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/tribal-adjudication-professional-tap-certification-rolling-hills-casino-corning-ca

Hotel Accommodations & Reservations

A special room block is available at Rolling Hills Casino for attendees of NNAHRA’s February 2–4, 2027 certification training programs in Corning, California.

Hotel Reservations: Book Your Room Here

Group Code: 5148
Group Password: 13866513
Reservation Deadline: January 10, 2027

We encourage attendees to reserve their accommodations early to take advantage of the group rate. Reservations after the deadline are subject to availability.

What You’ll Learn

The TAP curriculum focuses on the principles and practices of personnel suitability and adjudication, including:

• Federal Suitability Requirements: Understand applicable federal requirements and their impact on Tribal personnel suitability programs.
• Roles and Responsibilities of Adjudicators: Explore the responsibilities and professional standards involved in making suitability determinations.
• Background Investigations: Learn how to evaluate investigative findings and identify information relevant to adjudication decisions.
• Adjudication Principles: Apply consistent, fair, and well-documented decision-making practices.
• Compliance and Confidentiality: Explore best practices for maintaining compliance, protecting sensitive information, and supporting program integrity.
• Strengthening Tribal Programs: Identify practical approaches to improving personnel suitability processes within Tribal governments and organizations.

Who Should Attend?

TAP is designed for professionals responsible for personnel suitability, background investigations, and adjudication, including Tribal Human Resources professionals, background investigators, adjudicators, Tribal administrators, and other personnel involved in employment eligibility and suitability determinations.

Earn Your TAP Certification

Participants who successfully complete the required coursework, prerequisite assignments, and certification examination will earn the Tribal Adjudication Professional (TAP) Certification through NNAHRA.

This credential recognizes professionals who have demonstrated knowledge of personnel suitability requirements, adjudication principles, and responsible decision-making practices.

Certification Prerequisite

The TAP Certification Program includes a required prerequisite component that must be completed before attending training.

• Prerequisite instructions and access information will be emailed approximately two weeks before the event to participants with paid registrations.
• Prerequisite completion deadline: January 30, 2027.
• Completion of the prerequisite is required to participate in the certification program.

Continuing Education and Recertification

This training qualifies for 22 recertification hours toward NNAHRA’s THRP I, THRP II, and TMP certifications.

Additional Information

TAP Program Brochure:
https://nnahra.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/TAP-Brochure.pdf

Cancellation Policy:
https://nnahra.org/cancellation-policy-events/

NNAHRA Event Code of Conduct:
https://nnahra.org/code-of-conduct-policy/

Explore additional NNAHRA professional development opportunities at https://www.nnahra.org/nnahra-events/.