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 program at nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu for a preferred training with the following:
- Your Name
- Training Date
- Training Location
- 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) | 04-30-2026 08:00:AM TO: 05-09-2026 01:30:PM | Charlotte Mecklenburg County, NC Specific address will be send by email after registration |
$0.00 | Reginald Leach rleach@communitywellnesstools.org |
| 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 This Training is full at this time Specific address will be send by email after registration |
$0.00 | Dorel Clayton nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |
| 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 Specific address will be send by email after registration
|
$0.00 | Evette Smith nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |
| 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 Specific address will be send by email after registration |
$0.00 | Anita Bacon nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 05-04-2026 07:30:AM TO: 05-08-2026 04:30:PM | Wilmington New Hanover County, NC Specific address will be send by email after registration |
$0.00 | Dwight Hale nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |
| 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 Specific address will be send by email after registration |
$0.00 | Alphonso Thomas nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |
| 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 Specific address will be send by email after registration
|
$0.00 | Laura Oxyer nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |
| 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 Specific address will be send by email after registration |
$0.00 | Diana Yarber nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |
| 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 | Greenville Pitt County, NC Specific address will be send by email after registration |
$0.00 | Laura Oxyer nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |
| 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 Specific address will be send by email after registration |
$0.00 | Jeff Walker nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |
| 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 Specific address will be send by email after registration
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$0.00 | Evette Smith nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 06-01-2026 08:00:AM TO: 06-05-2026 05:00:PM | Raleigh Wake County, NC Specific address will be send by email after registration |
$0.00 | Jennifer Melton nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Weekends) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 06-05-2026 05:00:PM TO: 06-14-2026 05:00:PM | Morganton Burke County Specific address will be send by email after registration |
$0.00 | Karen Russell nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 06-05-2026 08:00:AM TO: 06-14-2026 05:00:PM | Durham Durham County, NC Specific address will be send by email after registration |
$0.00 | Nyesha Robinson nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 06-05-2026 06:00:PM TO: 06-14-2026 06:00:PM | Winston Salem Forsyth County, NC Specific address will be send by email after registration |
$0.00 | Alphonso Thomas nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |
| 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 05:15:PM | Greensboro Guilford County, NC Specific address will be send by email after registration |
$0.00 | Michael Noreski nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |
| 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 | Elkin Surry County, NC Specific address will be send by email after registration |
$0.00 | Anita Bacon nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 06-13-2026 08:00:AM TO: 06-20-2026 05:15:PM | Asheville Buncombe County, NC Specific address will be send by email after registration |
$0.00 | Tyler Grooms nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 06-15-2026 08:00:AM TO: 06-19-2026 05:15:PM | Morehead City Carteret County, NC Specific address will be send by email after registration |
$0.00 | Michael Noreski nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |
| Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) | Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) | 06-22-2026 08:00:AM TO: 06-26-2026 05:00:PM | Greensboro Guildford County, NC Specific address will be send by email after registration |
$0.00 | Anita Bacon nccpsstraining@ssw.unc.edu |