Coming Soon: Community Health Worker Certification

The CoLabrium™ CHW Certification Program is our flagship workforce development offering, created to expand and strengthen California’s community health workforce. Our program is pending final online accessibility evaluation, and will soon be available for learners who are ready to gain the training, skills, and experience.

Built on the nationally recognized C3 Project Core Roles and Core Skills, the program integrates public health foundations, trauma-informed practice, cultural humility, and applied field experience. Learners will complete at least 80 hours of training, including 10 hours of field practice, and finish with a core competency assessment to demonstrate readiness.

For learners who are seeking professional development or skill-building, the program offers immediate value: applied training designed to prepare CHWs for frontline impact in healthcare and community systems. For those seeking state recognition for Medi-Cal billing purposes, our HCAI-aligned curriculum ensures your training meets California’s standards, positioning you to seamlessly remain or begin working.

The CHW Certification Program provides the region’s highest-quality, accessible, and impactful certification pathways—helping individuals launch careers and organizations strengthen their workforce pipeline. With hybrid, in-person, and self-paced online formats available, as well as Skill Labs and reflection sessions, the program is designed to meet learners where they are and prepare them for where they want to go.

Frequently Asked Questions – CHW Certification Program

Can I enroll now, even before accessibility standards are final?

Not yet. The program will launch when it is fully inclusive for all learners who want to build skills and begin training. You can email us to be notified when the program launches.

Does this training count toward state certification?

Yes. The program is fully designed to meet California’s HCAI requirements.

What makes this program different from other CHW trainings?

Our program is grounded in the nationally recognized C3 Project Core Roles and Core Skills, integrates trauma-informed practice and cultural humility, and includes required field hours. It is designed not only to meet state standards but also to prepare CHWs with applied skills, real-world case studies, and a portfolio for job readiness.

Who should enroll in this program now?

Anyone interested in working as a Community Health Worker, as well as those already in community, social service, or healthcare roles, who want formal training. Organizations may also enroll staff to build internal CHW capacity while awaiting official certification recognition.

How long is the program?

The program includes 80 hours of training, 10 hours of field practice, and a final competency assessment. It is available in hybrid, in-person, and self-paced online formats, with optional Skill Labs and reflection sessions.