Instructor Development Programs
Build Skills. Build Systems. Build Impact.
At NIHE, we don’t just certify instructors, we develop them through a structured system that supports growth from certification to full training organization.
Whether you are training for your employer, building your own business, or stepping into leadership, our Instructor Development Programs provide a clear pathway forward.
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Choose Your Pathway
The NIHE Growth Levels
All instructors move through a structured development system:
Level 1 — Instructor Foundation
Certification, orientation, confidence, and first-class readiness.
Level 2 — Professional Instructor
Student acquisition, pricing, marketing, and income generation.
Level 3 — Business Builder
Corporate contracts, repeatable systems, and business growth.
Level 4 — Scale & Leadership
Instructor teams, Training Site development, TCF preparation, Heartsaver Direct, and enterprise growth.
Each level builds toward greater income, structure, and impact.
Organizational Instructor Pathway
For Hospitals, Clinics, Schools, and Corporate Teams
Designed for instructors who will teach within an organization.
Best for:
- Staff educators
- Safety coordinators
- Internal trainers
Includes:
- AHA Instructor Certification (BLS, ACLS, PALS, or Heartsaver)
- NIHE Instructor Orientation (2025 Guidelines aligned)
- Internal training program setup guidance
- Compliance and documentation systems
- Access to National Virtual Training Site Conference (TSC)
- Access to Instructor Growth Workshops
Focus:
- Deliver high-quality training within your organization
- Maintain compliance and readiness
- Support workforce certification needs
This pathway primarily focuses on Level 1 - Instructor Foundation and Level 2 - Professional Instructor development within an organization.
Entrepreneur Instructor Pathway
Build Your Own CPR Training Business
This pathway is for instructors who want to generate income and grow independently.
Includes Everything in Organizational Pathway PLUS:
Business Development System
- How to get your first students
- How to price your classes
- How to structure profitable training
Training Site Conference (TSC) Startup Series
Included access to recorded sessions:
- How to get your first students
- How to Get Your First Corporate CPR Contracts
- How to Run Your First Class Successfully
Real-World Businesss Frameworks
- Corporate outreach systems
- Simple sales scripts
- Class structuring for profitability
Equipment Planning Support
- What to buy (and what NOT to waste money on)
- How to scale equipment as you grow
- Integration with NIHE Equipment Systems
This is where most instructor courses stop - and where we begin.
This pathway is designed to move instructors through Level 2 - Professional Instructor and Level 3 - Business Builder development toward business growth.
Growth & Leadership Pathway (TCF Track)
Scale Beyond Yourself
For instructors ready to expand into leadership and system-level growth.
Includes Everything in Entrepreneur Pathway PLUS:
Training Center Faculty (TCF) Development
- Learn how to train new instructors
- Expand your reach and influence
- Build your instructor network
Advanced Growth Strategy
- Multi-instructor program development
- Training Site expansion
- Operational systems for scaling
Heartsaver Direct™ Integration (Optional):
- Add a second revenue stream
- Reduce dependency on your time
- Deployment scalable training systems
This is where you move from instructor... to builder.
This pathway aligns with Level 3 - Business Builder and Level 4 - Scale & Leadership for instructors ready to scale and lead.
Training Center Faculty (TCF) Development
Expand Your Impact by Training Instructors
Training Center Faculty (TCF) represents the next level of instructor development within the AHA system.
At NIHE, TCF development is not limited to a single pathway — it is available to qualified instructors across all tracks.
Whether you are:
- Teaching within an organization
- Building your own training business
- Leading a Training Program or Training Site
You can pursue TCF and step into a leadership role.
What TCF Development Includes:
- Mentorship and preparation for faculty responsibilities
- Instructor training system development
- Guidance on training and evaluating new instructors
- Integration into NIHE Training Site and enterprise growth strategies
Focus:
- Multiply your impact by training instructors
- Support growth of Training Sites and programs
- Step into leadership within the NIHE network
TCF is how instructors become leaders.
What Makes NIHE Different
Most instructor courses teach you how to run a class.
We teach you how to build a system.
- ✓ A structured growth pathway
- ✓ Ongoing training and support through TSC
- ✓ Real-world business and organizational strategies
- ✓ A national network of instructors and Training Sites
How It Works
- Choose your pathway
- Complete your instructor certification
- Enter the TSC system for ongoing growth
- Advance to the next level when ready
