NTG Online Academy

Empowering care through knowledge, compassion, and action.

We offer practical, evidence-based online courses and webinars designed for caregivers, professionals, and organizations supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities—especially as they age and experience dementia-related changes.

Online Courses From Clinical Experts

Blogs, Quizzes, Assessments & More

We offer certifications, CME and CEU credits

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Who We Are

The leading learning platform for dementia and intellectual disability care

We provide high-quality, evidence-based online education for caregivers, professionals, and organizations supporting adults with intellectual disabilities (ID), especially as they age and experience dementia-related changes.

Vision

We envision a world where every person with ID receives informed, compassionate, and dementia-capable care—supported by professionals and caregivers who have access to the right knowledge at the right time.

Mission

We deliver practical, accessible, and expert-led education that empowers caregivers, self-advocates, and professionals to recognize changes early, respond effectively, and improve quality of life for people with ID.

Team

Our courses are developed by leading experts in dementia, intellectual and developmental disabilities, healthcare, and caregiving—bringing decades of experience, research, and real-world practice into every learning experience.

Our Courses

Learning programs

Our Community

Join a community transforming dementia care for people with ID

As a learner, you’ll gain access to practical, evidence-based training designed for real-world impact. Our community includes caregivers, healthcare professionals, self-advocates, and organizations all working toward the same goal: improving the lives of aging people with intellectual disability.

Courses and learning resources

Learner satisfaction and course completion

Learners and professionals engaged
"This training completely changed how I understand and support individuals with IDD and dementia. It gave me confidence and clarity in situations that used to feel overwhelming."

Lindsay H. 

Why Choose Us

We offer the most trusted education in ID and dementia care

For years, the NTG has been at the forefront of advancing dementia-capable care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our training is designed to bridge the gap between knowledge and real-world practice—so you can make meaningful decisions with confidence.

Easy platform

Access learning anytime, anywhere. Our user-friendly platform allows you to complete courses at your own pace, revisit key concepts, and apply what you learn in real-life situations.

Evidence-Based Education

All courses are grounded in research and best practices in ID and dementia care—ensuring you receive accurate, up-to-date, and practical information you can trust.

Expert-Led Learning

Learn directly from leading experts in the field, including clinicians, researchers, and experienced practitioners dedicated to improving care and outcomes for people with ID.
Reviews

What others say about us

Exceeded my expectations. Offered a very different approach to Dementia training
and addressed important topics that are usually overlooked in proving IDD/Dementia care.

Trevor L.

     
Individuals with DS having dementia 20 yrs earlier than others is eye opening and motivates me to make changes myself and inspire other care providers to make changes as well.

Rita K.

     

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