Certified Peer Specialist project
training, Tutoring, and Testing schedules
Please note that all applications are made online only--there are no paper applications for the CPS Training. Links to the online applications will appear on this page as they become available. Additionally, a $20 Application Fee is now required for each participant for each training. Please read below for more information.
COHORT 97 IN-PERSON Columbus, Georgia, January 27, 2025- January 31, 2025
Application Window: Nov 26th through December 6 at 5:00pm
Application Training Fee Due: Tuesday, January 7th 2025 at 5:00pm
COHORT 98 ONLINE February 10, 2025 – February 14, 2025
Application Window: 9am December 22 through 5pm January 3 at 5pm
Virtual Application Training Fee Due: Friday, January 24th, 2025 at 5pm
COHORT 99 ONLINE February 24th, 2025 – February 28, 2025
Application Window: 9am December 22 through 5pm January 3 at 5pm
Virtual Application Training Fee Due: Friday, January 24th, 2025 at 5pm
Cohort 100 IN-PERSON Atlanta, Ga, April 7th, 2025 – April 11th, 2025
Application Window: 9am February 9 through 5pm February 21 at 5pm
Application Training Fee Due: Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Cohort 101 April 14th, 2025 – April 18th, 2025 - Virtual
Application Window: 9am February 9 through 5pm February 21 at 5pm
Application Training Fee Due: Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Cohort 102 IN-Person Moultrie, Ga, May 5th, 2025 – May 9th, 2025
Application Window: 9am February 9 through 5pm February 21 at 5pm
Application Training Fee Due: Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
We warmly invite all Certified Peer Specialists-Mental Health who have not completed or submitted their Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in the past two years to seize this incredible opportunity for growth and renewal!
GMHCN is excited to host an in-person Recertification training in Columbus, GA, from January 27th to January 31st. This training is not just a requirement; it's a chance to enhance your skills and deepen your effectiveness in supporting individuals in our mental health community.
To secure your spot, we require you to submit a $50 deposit, with the final payment of $575 due two weeks prior to the training.
Please act swiftly, as spaces are limited! We are committed to supporting your professional development and empowering you to continue making a positive impact in the lives of those you serve. Join us in this journey of learning and growth!
Re-Certification Training Schedule and application window:
Re-Certification Training 1: IN-PERSON, Columbus, Ga, January 27th 2025- January 31st 2025
Application Window: 9am Nov 26th through 5p December 6th
Training Fee Due: Monday, December 13th, 2024 by 5pm
Re-Certification Training 2: Virtual, February 10th, 2025 – February 14th, 2025
Application Window: 9am December 22nd through 5pm January 3rd
Training Fee Due: Monday, January 27th, 2025
Re-Certification Training 3: Virtual, February 24th, 2025 – February 28th, 2025
Training Fee Due: Monday, February 10th, 2025
Re-Certification Training 4: IN-PERSON, Atlanta, Ga, April 7th, 2025 - April 14th, 2025
Application Window: 9am February 9th through 5pm February 21st
Training Fee Due: Monday, March 24th, 2025
Re-Certification Training 5: Virtual, April 14th, 2025 – April 18th, 2025
Application Window: 9am February 9th through 5pm February 21st
Training Fee Due: Monday, March 31st, 2025
Re-Certification Training 6: IN-PERSON, Moultrie, Ga, May 5th, 2025 – May 9th, 2025
Application Window: 9am February 9th through 5pm February 21st
Training Fee Due: Monday, April 21st, 2025
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CPS TRAINING APPLICATION FEE
A $20 online application fee is required for each applicant to each CPS training they apply for. This fee is non-refundable, non-transferable, cannot be waived or scholarshipped, and must be paid online at the time of application submission. The administrative costs for processing applications begins upon submission of the application, at which time payment is required. Please be certain before submitting your application that it is ready to submit, and that you will be able to attend the training if you are selected to attend. Neither training acceptance nor the application fee can be transferred to a future training.
If you have questions about your eligibility, the strength of your application, or the application process, please email cpsproject@gmhcn.org prior to submitting your application.
CPS TRAINING FEE
The $125 Training Fee is due upon the Training Fee Due Date set for each training. Refunds for the $125 Training Fee are available up until the Training Fee Due Date. After the Training Fee Due Date, the Training Fee is non-refundable. The Training Fee cannot be waived or scholarshipped. As a result of high demand for this training, people accepted into a training who do not pay the Training Fee by the Training Fee Due Date will lose their eligibility to participate in that training so that others may be invited to attend to ensure a full course for each training; however, they remain eligible to apply to participate in a future training.
CPS TUTORING SCHEDULE
Available to those who have attempted the exam at least one time. All tutoring takes place at the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network office in Tucker. By appointment only.
CPS TESTING SCHEDULE
Available to those who have completed Georgia's Certified Peer Specialist Training. All testing takes place at the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network office in Tucker. By appointment only, excluding weekends and holidays.
TRAINING HISTORY
95. June 2024 Online
94. May 2024 Online
92. January 2024 Online
91. November 2023 Online
90. September 2023 Online
89. July 2023 Online
88. April 2023 Online
87. February 2023 Online
86. December 2022 Online
85. October 2022 Online
84. August 2022 Online
83. May 2022 Online
82. February 2022 Online
81. December 2021 Online
80. October 2021 Online
79. July 2021 Online
78. May 2021 Online
77. February 2021 Online
76. December 2020 Online
75. October 2020 Online
74. July 2020 Online
73. May 2020 Online
72. February 2020 in Macon, GA
71. December 2019 in Atlanta, GA
70. October 2019 in Columbus, GA
69. July 2019 in Cordele, GA
68. May 2019 in Augusta, GA
67. February 2019 in Macon, GA
66. December 2018 in Atlanta, GA
65. October 2018 in Savannah, GA
64. September 2018 in Columbus, GA
63. June 2018 in Augusta, GA
62. March 2018 in Macon, GA
61. December 2017 in Duluth, GA
60. October 2017 in Savannah, GA
59. September 2017 in Columbus, GA
58. June 2017 in Augusta, GA
57. March 2017 in Warner Robbins, GA
56. December 2016 in Duluth, GA
55. October 2016 in Savannah, GA
54. September 2016 in Columbus, GA
53. June 2016 in Augusta, GA
52. March 2016 in Warner Robbins, GA
51. December 2015 in Duluth, GA
50. October 2015 in Savannah, GA
49. September 2015 in Albany, GA
48. June 2015 in Augusta, GA
47. March 2015 in Macon, GA
46. December 2014 in Duluth, GA
45. October 2014 in Savannah, GA
44. September 2014 in Albany, GA
43. June 2014 in Augusta, GA
42. March 2014 in Macon, GA
41. December 2013 in Decatur, GA
40. September 2013 in Macon, GA
39. July 2013 in Tifton, GA
38. June 2013 in Decatur, GA
37. February-March 2013 in St. Simons Island, GA
36. November 2012 in Norcross, GA
35. September 2012 in Macon, GA
34. May 2012 in Norcross, GA
33. February-March 2012 in Norcross, GA
32. October 2011 in St Simons Island, GA
31. August 2011 in Norcross, GA
30. March 2011 in Norcross, GA
29. October-November 2010 in St Simons Island, GA
28. August 2010 in Norcross, GA
27. February 2010 in Norcross, GA
26. October 2009 in St Simons Island, GA
25. July 2009 in Norcross, GA
24. February 2009 in Norcross, GA
23. September 2008 in St. Simons Island, GA
22. July 2008 in Norcross, GA
21. March 2008 in St. Simons Island, GA
20. October-November 2007 in in Norcross, GA
19. August 2007 in St. Simons Island, GA
18. March 2007 in Norcross, GA
17. November-December 2006 in St. Simons Island, GA
16. September 2006 in Norcross, GA
15. March 2006 in St. Simons Island, GA
14. December 2005 in Helen, GA
13. June 2005 in St. Simons Island, GA
12. March 2005 in St. Simons Island, GA
11. December 2004 in St. Simons Island, GA
10. July 2004 in Dahlonega, GA
9. April 2004 in Dahlonega, GA
8. December 2003 in St. Simons Island, GA
7. August 2003 in Dahlonega, GA
6. April 2003 in Milledgeville, GA.
5. November 2002 - St. Simons Island, GA.
4. October 2002 - North GA Mountains
3. April 2002 – Atlanta, GA
2. February 2002 – Macon, GA
1. October 2001 – Pilot training held at Epworth by the Sea, St. Simons Island, GA