9/17/25 – CPFS Committee Notice on QBHA Trainings
QBHA training cannot be applied to the CPFS credential because it is not peer-focused, does not align with CPFS core competencies, follows a different career path, and differs from the specialized training required for peer coaches.
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It costs $50 to register, and $245 to complete your application for a total of $295. It costs $200 to recredential.
Manual
The CPFS manual is your guide to completing your application.
3rd Party Payment Form
This form must be completed by organizations that are paying an applicant’s credential application fees.
Scholarships
Funding to help you with your initial or recredential fees. This is for the CPFS only – you must have a completed application before applying.
Code of Ethics
The CPFS Code of Ethics.
Approved Trainings
A list of approved trainers. Includes domain breakdowns.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the CPFS. Please read this before e-mailing!
About IC&RC, Committees
Includes committee meeting dates, so you can keep track of when to submit your application for review. As a reminder: To finalize the credential process, ensure all required steps have been completed accurately. Applications must be submitted at least 10 days before the scheduled committee meeting, which convenes every third Wednesday of the month.
Media
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