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

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 Instructor Growth Workshops

Focus:

Deliver high-quality training
Maintain compliance
Support internal 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 Site / Program Builder Pathway

Build Structured Training Programs

Includes:

Program development systems
Multi-instructor training models
Scaling strategies
Enterprise alignment

Focus:

Build programs
Scale training operations
Develop systems

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

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.

With NIHE, you get:

A structured growth pathway
Ongoing training and support through TSC
Real-world business and organizational strategies
A national network of instructor 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

Start Your Instructor Journey

Take the next step in building your training career.

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