Instructor Development Programs
Build Skills. Build Systems. Build Impact.
At NIHE, we don’t just certify instructors, we develop professionals who can teach, lead, and grow training programs.
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
Organizational Instructor Pathway
For Hospitals, Clinics, Schools, and Corporate Teams
Designed for individuals who will teach within an organization.
Best for:
- Healthcare staff educators
- Safety coordinators
- HR/training departments
- Internal company instructors
What this pathway includes:
- AHA Instructor Certification (BLS, ACLS, PALS, or Heartsaver)
- NIHE Instructor Orientation (2025 Guidelines aligned)
- Training setup for internal programs
- Compliance and documentation systems
- Access to National Virtual TSC
- Access to Instructor Growth Workshops
Focus:
- Deliver high-quality training
- Maintain compliance
- Support internal staff certification needs
Build a strong internal training program.
Entrepreneur Instructor Pathway
Build Your Own CPR Training Business
Designed for instructors who want to generate income and build independent training operations.
Best for:
- New instructors starting a business
- Existing instructors wanting to grow
- Side income or full-time training business
What this pathway includes:
- AHA Instructor Certification
- NIHE Instructor Business Development System
- Corporate outreach training
- Pricing and profit structure guidance
- Marketing and student acquisition strategies
- Access to National Virtual TSC
- Access to Instructor Growth Workshops
- Priority access to Live TSC events
Focus:
- Generate consistent student flow
- Secure corporate contracts
- Build a profitable training system
Turn your instructor certification into a revenue stream.
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
1. Choose your pathway
2. Complete your instructor certification
3. Enter the TSC system for ongoing growth
4. Advance to the next level when ready
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*The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge & proficiency in BLS, ACLS, & PALS & has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the Association.
