The CPS Certification Training is a 75-hour hybrid training fully authorized by the PA Certification Board (PCB). The class is delivered live (in-person) during the first week, and Online via Zoom the second week.
The training provides foundational knowledge, skills and values that equip individuals to work as Peer Supporters in the state of Pennsylvania. This training costs $1400, please see below for Funding Options.
The CPS Certification Training includes the following topics:
Successful completion of this training requires consistent attendance, full participation in activities and assignments, as well as satisfactory scores on two weekly tests. Successful completion of this course renders the learner eligible to sit for the PA Certification Board exam, which is required for full certification.
Yes! We are an authorized vendor for Certified Peer Specialist training.
Currently we can only accept payment for training via Organization or Business funding. Below are funding options we recommend:
County Mental Health Offices: Click here for a listing of county mental health offices throughout the state. They may offer sponsorship opportunities.
OVR Assistance: You may qualify for assistance from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). Click here to find the OVR office in your county to learn more.
*Please note OVR has strict employment status requirements to obtain funding. You must be unemployed to qualify.
Employer Sponsorship: If your employer hires CPSs, they may be willing to sponsor you.
Moreover, you may seek CPS employment in your area and if they hire you, they may sponsor you. Refer to Indeed.com or Linkedin.com to search for CPS employment.
If you are a veteran, it is likely that the VA will sponsor you. Please contact them and request them to sponsor you.
Reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like support in obtaining funding.
To qualify for Certified Peer Specialist Training, you must Identify as a Peer or person with lived experience with Mental Health experience. No further requirements are needed.
The classes are held on weekdays, Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. In Person classes begin Monday, and ending Friday. Online classes begin the following Monday through Friday.
Yes! The 2nd week of training is live online via Zoom. You can attend anywhere that you have internet access.
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