
Certification Track A
The NCCPSS Program offers two certification options: Track A and Track B. Applicants may choose only one certification track, either Track A or Track B, and must remain on that track throughout the certification process.Track A requires completing the Foundations of Peer Support Certification Training, a 60-hour course that includes Parts 1 and 2.
Foundations of Peer Support Part 1 (online - 20 hours): To enroll in Part 1 of the Foundations of Peer Support Course, check out detailed information here
Foundations of Peer Support Part 2 (in-person - 40 hours): Applicants must first complete the Foundations of Peer Support (Part I) Online before registering for Part 2. To enroll in an in-person training session, applicants should contact the trainer listed for that session. Once the training is completed, the participant will receive an evaluation from the NCCPSS Program to complete, and then their certificate. When reaching out to register, participants must email the trainer listed for a preferred training with the following:
- Name
- Email Address
- Date of Birth
- Certificate of Completion - Foundations of Peer Support (Part I)
- At least 5 participants are required on the first day for the training to run. If fewer enroll, the trainer must cancel.
- Please notify the trainer at least 5 business days before the start date if you are unable to attend.
- Participants who have 3 unexcused no-shows will be restricted from registering for classes for one year.
Helpful Things to Note:
| Title | Track | Starts | Location | Cost | Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 04-03-2026 08:00:AM TO: 04-12-2026 05:00:PM | Durham Durham County, NC |
$0.00 | Jacob Schonberg jms@med.unc.edu |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 04-06-2026 08:00:AM TO: 04-10-2026 05:00:PM | Morganton Burke County, NC |
$0.00 | Karen Russell rcc@bucm.net |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Weekends and Evenings) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 04-11-2026 09:00:AM TO: 04-18-2026 06:00:PM | Smithfield Johnston County, NC
|
$0.00 | Evette Smith e.smith@ifitoutllc.com |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 04-13-2026 07:30:AM TO: 04-17-2026 04:30:PM | Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC |
$0.00 | Dwight Hale halenessdevelopment@gmail.com |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 04-13-2026 08:00:AM TO: 04-17-2026 05:15:PM | Greensboro Guilford County, NC |
$0.00 | Michael Noreski michael.noreski@gmail.com |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 04-17-2026 08:00:AM TO: 04-26-2026 05:15:PM | Rocky Mount Nash County, NC |
$0.00 | Laura Oxyer lcatlefler@gmail.com |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 04-17-2026 06:00:PM TO: 04-26-2026 06:00:PM | Winston Salem Forsyth County, NC |
$0.00 | Alphonso Thomas appletreetransitions@gmail.com |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 04-20-2026 08:00:AM TO: 04-26-2026 05:00:PM | Newport Carteret County, NC |
$0.00 | Samantha Rose samantha.rose@carteretcountync.gov |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 04-24-2026 08:00:AM TO: 05-03-2026 05:00:PM | Cherokee Jackson County, NC |
$0.00 | Ryan Williams weekendtrainingnccpss@gmail.com |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 04-24-2026 08:00:AM TO: 05-02-2026 05:15:PM | Rose Hill Duplin County, NC |
$0.00 | Michael Noreski michael.noreski@gmail.com |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 05-01-2026 08:30:AM TO: 05-10-2026 05:30:PM | Durham Durham County, NC |
$0.00 | Dorel Clayton dorelclaytoncpsstrainings@gmail.com |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Evenings) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 05-04-2026 04:00:PM TO: 05-14-2026 09:00:PM | Fayetteville Cumberland County, NC
|
$0.00 | Evette Smith e.smith@ifitoutllc.com |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 05-04-2026 08:00:AM TO: 05-08-2026 05:00:PM | Elkin Surry County, NC |
$0.00 | Anita Bacon anitabacon24@yahoo.com |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 05-08-2026 06:00:PM TO: 05-17-2026 06:00:PM | Winston Salem Forsyth County, NC |
$0.00 | Alphonso Thomas appletreetransitions@gmail.com |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 05-08-2026 08:00:AM TO: 05-17-2026 05:00:PM | Wilson Wilson County, NC |
$0.00 | Laura Oxyer lcatlefler@gmail.com |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 05-22-2026 08:00:AM TO: 05-31-2026 05:00:PM | Burlington Alamance County, NC |
$0.00 | Diana Yarber Peerrecoverytools@gmail.com |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 05-25-2026 08:00:AM TO: 05-29-2026 05:00:PM | Wilkesboro Wilkes County, NC |
$0.00 | Jeff Walker jwalker@wilkesrecoveryrevolution.com |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 06-01-2026 08:30:AM TO: 06-05-2026 05:30:PM | Pembroke Robeson County, NC
|
$0.00 | Evette Smith e.smith@ifitoutllc.com |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 06-08-2026 08:00:AM TO: 06-12-2026 05:00:PM | 1457 N. Bridge St Elkin NC |
$0.00 | Anita Bacon anitabacon24@yahoo.com |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 07-06-2026 07:30:AM TO: 07-10-2026 04:30:PM | Wilmington New Hanover County, NC |
$0.00 | Dwight Hale halenessdevelopment@gmail.com |