Certification Tracks

With the implementation of the standardized curriculum, the NCCPSS Program now provides two certification tracks: Track A and Track B. Both tracks will run simultaneously during the transition period and will remain available until all currently approved courses expire in December 2029. Once those courses expire, Track A will be the only pathway to certification.

Please note the following essential details:
Participants may choose ONLY one track, either Certification Track A or Certification Track B, but not both. Applicants must follow the same track they initially started with during the certification process.

Certification Track A (Foundation Course): Applicants wanting to take the new NCCPSS Certification Foundation Course, please review detailed information here. Applicants will need to complete the application first before being given access to complete the course.

To complete the Foundation Course (Part I), you must:

  • Meet Eligibility Requirements
  • Meet other Certification Requirements
    • Complete 20 additional hours of training
    • Proof of education (a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency)
    • NCCPSS Program Ethics Training
    • Two references (reference letter requested in application)
    • Click here to access the Foundation Course application


      Certification Track B (Approved Courses): Applicants wanting to take one of the below NCCPSS Certification Approved Courses will need to view the list below of upcoming trainings and contact the trainer directly to register. Once the Approved Course has been completed, the applicant will complete the certification application

    Title Starts Location Cost Contact Person
    Camino Healthcare: A PATH TO RECOVERY Weekend Training 08-15-2025 08:30:AM TO: 08-24-2025 05:30:PM

    Weekend Training (Durham), August 15, 16, 17, 23, 24 2025 8:30am-5:30pm, location of the training will be disclosed upon completion of registration ***Class full, registration closed***

    $350.00 Training Coordinator, (984) 329-2743
    dorelclaytoncpsstrainings@gmail.com
    NC - H.O.P.E. Peer Support Specialist Certification Training Program. *Chapel Hill Weekend Training* 08-15-2025 08:30:AM TO: 08-24-2025 05:30:PM ***Chapel Hill Weekend Training*** Chapel Hill specific address will be disclosed after registration. August 15th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 2025 (Chapel Hill, Weekend) 8:30 - 5:30 $365.00 NC HOPE 919.809.7101 www.nchopetraining.com
    info@nchopetraining.com
    NC - H.O.P.E. Peer Support Specialist Certification Training Program *Charlotte Weekend* 08-15-2025 08:30:AM TO: 08-24-2025 05:30:PM ***Charlotte Weekend Training*** Charlotte specific address will be disclosed after registration. August 15th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 2025 (Charlotte, Weekend) 8:30 - 5:30 $365.00 NC HOPE 919.809.7101 www.nchopetraining.com
    info@nchopetraining.com
    Recovery Can Happen - Peer Support Specialist Certification Training Program 08-18-2025 08:00:AM TO: 08-22-2025 05:00:PM

    Kellin Foundation 

    4010 Walker Ave

    Greensboro, NC 27403

    $375.00 Patty Schaeffer
    ps@wellsurgent.com
    A Path To Recovery 08-22-2025 08:30:AM TO: 08-30-2025 05:00:PM

    427 Maple Ave Burlington, NC 27215

    This is a weekend training August  22, 23. 24,29,30, 2025

    $300.00 Delacie Jacobs
    mpeterson@alamanceacademy.com
    A Path to Recovery Peer Support Specialist Training 08-25-2025 05:30:AM TO: 08-29-2025 05:00:PM

    208 Stetson Drive Charlotte NC 28262

    $375.00 David Villanueva
    david@camino.org
    Jordan Peer Recovery CPSS Training 08-27-2025 09:00:AM TO: 08-31-2025 05:00:PM

    3405 Wendover Ave, Greensboro, Suite F

    $250.00 Anita Bacon
    anitabacon24@yahoo.com
    A Path to Recovery 09-01-2025 08:00:AM TO: 09-05-2025 01:00:AM

    212 Ridgeway St Warrenton, NC 27589
    Rm 4103

    $375.00 gertie Williams
    gertisin@gmail.com
    Camino Healthcare: A PATH TO RECOVERY Weekend Training 09-05-2025 08:30:AM TO: 09-14-2025 05:30:PM

    Weekend Training (Durham), September 5, 6, 7, 13, 14 2025 8:30am-5:30pm, location of the training will be disclosed upon completion of registration

    $350.00 Training Coordinator, (984) 329-2743
    dorelclaytoncpsstrainings@gmail.com
    RCNC Recovery Focused Peer Support Training 09-05-2025 09:00:AM TO: 09-14-2025 05:00:PM

    91 Swift Creek Road, Smithfield, NC

    $375.00 Meegan Peevey
    meganpeevey@morewillberevealed.org
    Camino Peer Support Specialist 50 hr Training 09-06-2025 08:00:AM TO: 09-20-2025 05:00:PM

    5755 Shattalon Drive Winston Salem, NC 27105

    Please come to first door upon entering parking lot as it is the only door open to the “Administrative Building”

    $350.00 Althea Dortch 336-965-9137
    altheadortch@yahoo.com
    Take Your Heart to Work 50 hour NCCPSS Training August 2025...in New Bern 09-08-2025 08:15:AM TO: 09-12-2025 05:00:PM

    LeChris

    233 Middle Street

    New3 Bern, NC 28560

    $375.00 Patty Schaeffer Manager/TYHW- ps@wellsurgent.com
    ps@wellsurgent.com
    NC - H.O.P.E. Peer Support Specialist Certification Training Program. I *Raleigh Weekday Training* 09-08-2025 08:30:AM TO: 09-12-2025 05:30:PM ***Raleigh Weekday Training*** Raleigh specific address will be disclosed after registration. September 8th - 12th, 2025 (Raleigh, Weekday) 8:30 - 5:30 $365.00 NC HOPE 919.809.7101 www.nchopetraining.com
    info@nchopetraining.com
    NC - H.O.P.E. Peer Support Specialist Certification Training Program. I *Chapel Hill Weekend Training* 09-12-2025 08:30:AM TO: 09-21-2025 05:30:PM ***Chapel Hill Weekend Training*** Chapel Hill specific address will be disclosed after registration. September 12th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 2025 (Chapel Hill, Weekend) 8:30 - 5:30. $365.00 NC HOPE 919.809.7101 www.nchopetraining.com
    info@nchopetraining.com
    CAMINO 09-13-2025 09:00:AM TO: 09-27-2025 05:00:PM

     

    September 13,14,20,21,27 9am-5pm

    Boston Thurmond United

    2530 Pittsburg Avenue

    Winston Salem N.C 27105

    Application https://form.jotform.com/240785656715063

     

    $375.00 Pamela Goodine
    ncpsstraining@gmail.com
    A Path to Recovery 09-15-2025 08:00:AM TO: 09-19-2025 01:00:AM

    212 Ridgeway St Warrenton, NC 27589
    Rm 4103

    $375.00 Gertie Williams
    gertisin@gmail.com
    NC - H.O.P.E. Peer Support Specialist Certification Training Program *Charlotte Weekday* 09-15-2025 08:30:AM TO: 09-19-2025 05:30:PM ***Charlotte Weekday Training*** Charlotte specific address will be disclosed after registration. September 15th - 19th, 2025 (Charlotte, Weekday) 8:30 - 5:30 $365.00 NC HOPE 919.809.7101 www.nchopetraining.com
    info@nchopetraining.com
    Jordan Peer Recovery CPSS Training 09-17-2025 09:00:AM TO: 09-21-2025 05:00:PM

    1309 s. Scales St 

    Reidsville NC

    $350.00 Anita Bacon
    anitabacon24@yahoo.com
    A Path To Recovery 09-19-2025 08:30:AM TO: 09-27-2025 05:00:PM

    427 Maple Ave. Burlington, NC 27215 

    This is a weekend training

    Dates: September 19,20,21,26,27, 2025

    $300.00 Delacie Jacobs
    mpeterson@alamanceacademy.com
    A Path to Recovery Peer Support Specialist Training 09-22-2025 08:30:AM TO: 09-26-2025 05:00:PM

    208 Stetson Dive Charlotte NC 28262

    $375.00 Ron Clark 704-835-4475
    Ronald@camino.org