Workforce Development Training Center
Strengthening the Workforce Delivering Community-Based Care
Online training for Community Health Workers (CHWs), Promotoras, Community Health Representatives (CHRs), Care Navigators, supervisors, and other frontline professionals working across healthcare and community-based care.
Designed for Today’s Community Health Workforce
Trusted Expertise. National Standards. Workforce-Ready Skills
550+
Community Health Workers & Supervisors Trained Nationwide
National C3
Competency-Based Curriculum
DHCS & HCAI
Aligned with California CHW Workforce Standards
English and Spanish
Training Available
Flexible Learning
Online, Self-Paced & Instructor-Supported
Training Programs
Choose Your Training Path
Explore training designed for every stage of your professional journey. From foundational Community Health Worker training to leadership development and specialized learning.
Community Health Worker (CHW) Training
Community Health Workers play a vital role in helping individuals navigate healthcare and community-based services. Success in this role requires more than compassion.
It requires the ability to communicate effectively, navigate complex systems, build trust, advocate for others, and maintain professional boundaries.
This training prepares learners with the practical knowledge and confidence to succeed in today’s community-based care environment.
Lessons Include
- Healthcare and community-based system navigation
- Care coordination and service delivery
- Communication, advocacy, and engagement
- Mental health, trauma, and resilience
- Documentation and professional practice
- Ethics, safety, and privacy
- Workforce readiness and professional development
Program Details
- Instructor-Supported Learning
- Fully Online
- 7-Week Program
- Available in English and Spanish
Community Health Worker (CHW) Supervisor Training
Strong supervisors are essential to building confident, resilient frontline teams.
Effective supervision helps Community Health Workers navigate complex situations, strengthen professional skills, reduce burnout, and continue delivering high-quality community-based care.
This training equips supervisors, managers, and program leaders with practical leadership strategies to coach staff, support professional growth, strengthen team performance, and build a sustainable workforce.
Lessons Include
- Overview of CHW Programs
- Effective CHW Hiring and Onboarding
- Effective Communication
- Giving Effective Feedback
- Supportive Supervision
- Performance Management
- Managing Conflict
- Mastering Difficult Conversations
- Ethics in CHW Supervision
- Supervising CHW Service Coordination
- Navigating Structural Challenges and Managing Change
Program Details
- Self-paced
- Fully Online
- Designed for working professionals
Advanced Learning Series
Community-based care is constantly evolving.
The Advanced Learning Series helps frontline professionals deepen their expertise in complex, high-impact topics they encounter every day while staying current with emerging practices across community-based care.
Module Topics
- Working with Individuals with Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCCs)
- Working with Individuals with Behavioral Health Challenges
- Working with Unhoused Individuals
- Motivational Interviewing for Community Health Worker
Program Details
- Self-paced
- Fully Online
- 60–90 Minutes per Module
- Complete One Module or the Full Series
Partner to Strengthen the Workforce Delivering Community-Based Care
Whether you’re developing Community Health Workers, strengthening frontline teams, or addressing evolving frontline workforce needs, Partners works with organizations to design training solutions aligned with your programs, operational priorities, and workforce goals.