CHW/P/R Training Programs
Discover the benefits of Community Health Worker certificate programs and how they can further your career in the healthcare field.
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Training & Continuing Education Options for CHWs, Promotoras, and Representatives (CHW/P/R)
Explore available training programs and continuing education opportunities for CHW/P/Rs This list includes a variety of certificate programs, workshops, and courses to support professional development and meet ongoing training requirements.
Note: This list will be updated regularly as new training opportunities become available.
El Sol
As a frontrunner in CHWs and promotores training and practice in the Inland Empire, El Sol developed the Community Health Worker Academy which has evolved into the CHW Training Center.
El Sol has CHW certificate training programs throughout the year. Flyers will be posted periodically for their trainings.
Additional trainings can be found here.
Latino Health Access
Promotor Learning Institute
Dates: Available Upon Request
Time: Varies
Format: Virtual & In Person
Languages: English & Spanish
More information found here.
Partners in Care Foundation
Partners’ Workforce Development Training Center Community Health Worker Training Programs
Modality: Online
Cost: Varies
Also in partnership with Los Angeles Valley College
Los Angeles Valley College: Community Health Worker Certificate
Duration: 7 weeks ~ 6hr/Wk Asynchronous English & Spanish
Cost: Free
Dates: 9/8/25-10/19/25 or 11/3/25-12/7/25
- No field experience
Promotoras Con Alma
Dates: Available Upon Request or on Facebook Page
Time: Varies
Format: Virtual & In Person
Languages: English & Spanish
More information email: unete@promotorasconalma.org
Vision y Compromiso
Training programs designed to give promotoras the information, skills, and understanding they need to communicate with and advocate for their communities.
Dates: Available Upon Request
Time: Varies
Format: Virtual & In Person
Languages: English & Spanish
More information found here.
Simple Solutions
Simple Solutions Psychotherapy offers a CHW (Community Health Worker) training program to teach participants the skills needed to connect communities with healthcare services. The training covers trauma-informed care, health education, advocacy, and helping people access resources. Through interactive activities, presentations, and discussions, participants will learn how to improve community health and support individuals. Upon completing the program, participants will receive a CHW certification.
Must be servicing Molina clients.
Format: Virtual & In Person
Sign up here.
College Training Programs
Bakersfield College
- Health Navigator Certificate of Achievement
- Location: Bakersfield
Berkeley City College
- Community Health Worker Degree and Certificate Program
- Location: Berkeley
Cabrillo College
- Community Health Worker Certificate of Achievement
- Locations: Aptos, Watsonville
Cañada College
- Community Health Worker Certificate of Achievement
- Promotor Education and Employment Project Certificate of Achievement
- Location: Redwood City
Chula Vista Community Collaborative
- CVCC Promotores Program
- Location: Chula Vista
City College of San Francisco
- Community Health Worker Program
- Location: San Francisco
College of the Desert
- Community Health Worker: Children and Families Certificate of Achievement
- Location: Palm Desert
Evergreen Valley College
- Patient Community Navigator Certificate
- Location: San Jose
Foothill College
- Community Health Worker Certificate Program
- Location: Los Altos Hills
Loma Linda University Health San Manuel Gateway College
- Clinic-Based Community Health Worker Training (“traditional” track)
- Clinic-Based Community Health Worker Training (“intensive” track)
- Community Health Worker Foundations Training
- School-Based Community Health and Education Worker Training
- Location: San Bernardino
Mission College
- Community Health Worker Certificate
- Associate in Science in Community Health Worker
- Location: Santa Clara
Monterey Peninsula College
- Community Health Worker Certificate
- Locations: Monterey, Marina
Providence and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU)
- Providence-CDU Community Health Worker Academy (certificate of completion)
- Location: Los Angeles County
Sacramento City College – Los Rios
- Community Health Care Worker Certificate
- Location: Sacramento
San Diego City College
- Community Health Work Certificate of Performance
- Community Health Work Certificate of Achievement
- Location: San Diego
Santa Rosa Junior College
- Community Health Worker Certificate of Achievement Program
- Community Health Worker Associate Degree
- Location: Santa Rosa
UC Riverside University Extension
- Community Health Worker (professional achievement award/certificate)
- Location: Riverside
Valley High School
- Health Tech Academy’s Community Health Worker Certification
- Location: Sacramento
Continuing Education Options
Aces Aware
Becoming ACEs aware in California
Cost: Free
Modality: Asynchronous Online
Duration: ~2 Hours
Timeline: Continuous
More information found here
American Heart Association
CHW Training Program - Covers blood pressure topics for CHW’s
Cost: Free
Modality: Asynchronous Online
Duration: ~3.5 hours
timeline: Continuous
More information found here
American Diabetes Association
CHW Diabetes Education Program
Cost: Free
Modality: Asynchronous Online
Duration: ~1 Hour
Timeline: Through 12/31/2025
More information here.
Community Health Worker Case Study Program
Cost: Free
Modality: Asynchronous Online
Timeline: Through 10/01/2026
More Information here.
CA Bridge Academy
Navigator - Patient Care Training
Modality: Asynchronous Online
Cost: Free
Topics: Multiple (15)
Length: 1 hour each
More information found here