The Vermont Certified Peer Support Provider (CPSP) Training is an 80-hour course that meets the Standard Path requirements for obtaining CPSP certification credentials, as well as licensure for billing purposes. This CPSP training has been approved by the VT Department of Mental Health and was developed by experienced peer supporters with lived experiences of trauma and mental health challenges. This training covers peer support core competencies, practical skills, and the foundational knowledge needed to take on a professional role as a CPSP.

This training is in a hybrid format, including in-person learning sessions, live virtual learning on Zoom, and self-paced, asynchronous coursework. All live sessions are interactive and designed to promote engagement that accommodates a range of learning styles. Participants must attend 90% of the live sessions and complete all asynchronous content in order to be eligible for a certificate of completion.

For more information about this training, click here.

Training lasts for 6 weeks. We meet two days in-person to kick off the training, two days live together online for weeks 2-5, and three days in-person to wrap up in Week 6. The complete schedule is posted below.

8-hours of asynchronous, self-paced sessions will also be required as part of this course. These sessions will need to be completed prior to week 6 of the training.

If you are interested in attending this training, please complete the eligibility application here. Our training team will review the applications, and if you are eligible, we will reach out with registration information. If you are not eligible at this time, you will be notified upon completion of the application.

Full Training Schedule:

Week 1: Kickoff In-Person Sessions in Burlington VT:
Monday April 27, 2026; 9am-5pm
Tuesday April 28, 2026; 9am-5pm

Week 2: Virtual Live Learning Sessions:
Wednesday May 6, 2026; 10:30am-3pm
Thursday May 7, 2026; 10:30am-3pm

Week 3: Virtual Live Learning Sessions:
Wednesday May 13, 2026; 10:30am-3pm
Thursday May 14, 2026; 10:30am-3pm

Week 4: Virtual Live Learning Sessions:
Wednesday May 20, 2026; 10:30am-3pm
Thursday May 21, 2026; 10:30am-3pm

Week 5: Virtual Live Learning Sessions:
Wednesday May 27, 2026; 10:30am-3pm
Thursday May 28, 2026; 10:30am-3pm

Week 6: Wrap-Up In-Person Sessions in Burlington VT:
Wednesday June 3, 2026; 9am-5pm
Thursday June 4, 2026; 9am-5pm
Friday June 5, 2026; 9am-5pm