44-Hour Training Format
The required curriculum will be presented in a HYBRID Format! This requires 5 - online training sessions that are 8 hours each AND 4-hours of required additional training videos, readings, and homework that will complement our online in person presentations and discussions. In order to participate in this training you are required to: 1) have access to a computer with a webcam and microphone, 2) have access to the internet, 3) have Zoom.us downloaded on a computer, and 4) be registered to participate in this training and payment made in full by the first day of class.
This training will take online on the following dates, which are from 9:00 AM (PST) – 5:00 PM (PST)
MANDATORY ORIENTATION:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 AT 3:30 PM
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TRAINING DATES:
SESSION #1 - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
SESSION #2 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
SESSION #3 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2029
SESSION #4 - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
SESSION #5 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Please note that there will be (four) 4 additional online hours that are self-directed outside of our 44 hours of in classroom meetings during this training.
This training requires your full focus and participation. Please ensure that you are not working at your job site during the course. You should be in a quiet, distraction-free environment to maximize your learning experience. It is essential that your full attention is devoted to active participation throughout the course.
You will not be able to successfully complete this training if you are attending to clients, taking calls, watching children, or engaging in any activities that divert your focus from the discussions, lessons, and community-building efforts.
Additionally, if all assignments are not successfully completed within the 10-day timeframe, you will not receive a certificate of completion and will be required to retake the training at your own expense.
This class is non-transferable and non-refundable.