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About the RCM Certificate Program

About the RCM Certificate Program
The national program uses standardized curriculum and a progressive model to provide a guided pathway to teaching. This approach maximizes a teacher’s time and is a proven method to achieve student success. The RCM conducts standardized examinations and recognizes student achievement with awards, including national gold medals for more than 20 instruments and voice.

 
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Our program is used by over 30,000 teachers to support 500,000 students across North America. Curious about our program?
Why Study Music?
Music education is the most powerful tool for attaining children's full intellectual, social, and creative potential. How do we know? Here's what the research has to say.
Program Overview
Discover our 130 year tradition of structured music education, and why it's the gold standard and recognized world wide for its excellence
Curriculum and Disciplines
Our curriculum helps students achieve the skills they need to become proficient, leading to a lifelong enjoyment of music. Learn more about our curriculum and the disciplines supported.
Recognizing Achievement
From receiving a certificate at the successful completion of assessment at every level to Gold Medals and Diplomas, we support student success at every stage.