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Partnering with NBPHE
Strengthen your workforce. Support professional growth. Advance public health through certification.
The National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) partners with employers, academic institutions, health departments, professional associations, and other organizations committed to strengthening the public health workforce.
Whether you are supporting employees, students, members, or an entire workforce, NBPHE can work with your organization to expand access to professional certification, support preparation and continuing development, and recognize the knowledge and skills public health professionals bring to their work.
You can see our existing Partnerships and Testimonials to learn more.
Partnership Opportunities
Partnerships can be customized to meet your needs. Examples include:
- Group discounts on certification exam fees
- Simplified group payment processes
- Virtual or in-person exam review opportunities
- Customized training and certification plans
- Study resources and practice exams
- Opportunities to connect with certified public health professionals
- Promotional and motivational resources to support certification
- Professional development and engagement opportunities for certificants
Certification for Today’s Public Health Workforce
NBPHE is expanding professional certification to recognize the knowledge and skills of public health professionals across roles, disciplines, and career stages. Our certification portfolio includes the Certified in Public Health (CPH), Certified in Disease Intervention (CDI), and Certified in Public Health Nursing (CPHN) credentials, with the Certified in Public Health Essentials (CPHE) credential in development.
Together, these programs help establish shared professional standards, recognize specialized expertise, and support continued growth throughout the public health workforce.
Why Certification Matters
Certification benefits individuals, organizations, and the public health profession.
For professionals, certification provides an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, maintain current skills, and show a commitment to lifelong learning. For organizations, supporting certification helps establish shared expectations for professional practice while investing in workforce development.
Across a diverse and multidisciplinary field, nationally recognized credentials can help strengthen professional identity, promote common standards, and reinforce the credibility of the public health workforce.
Who Partners with NBPHE?
Employers & Health Departments
Support employee development, establish professional standards, and make certification more accessible to your workforce.
Colleges & Universities
Help students and alumni connect their education to nationally recognized professional credentials.
Professional & Membership Organizations
Provide members with certification pathways, professional development opportunities, and resources that support career growth.
Public Health Partners
Collaborate with NBPHE on initiatives that strengthen, recognize, and advance the public health workforce.
Let’s Get Started
- Tell us about your organization
Contact NBPHE and let us know who you serve and what you hope to accomplish. - Explore partnership opportunities
Meet with our team to identify certification, preparation, professional development, and promotional opportunities that align with your goals. - Build your partnership
We’ll work together to develop an approach that supports your organization and the public health professionals you serve.
For more information, contact us at [email protected] or (202) 296-3050.
