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CHAMPS TRAININGS, INTENSIVES, AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

CORE Competencies for Health Center Supervisors and Managers

Date/Time/Location: The next CORE Training is anticipated to be held in spring of 2027.

Lead Trainer: Lisa Mouscher, CEO and Lead Consultant at Sogence Training and Consulting

Recommended For: First-time managers or supervisors with 18 months of experience or less AND more experienced managers at all levels looking to refresh and hone their skills.

Course Overview: Health Center managers and supervisors play a pivotal role in the success of your organization as they work to drive daily operations and hire, train, guide, develop, motivate, manage and retain productive, satisfied employees and consistency deliver results. This course – specifically designed for managers and supervisors at community health centers – offers intensive, hands-on, and immediately applicable skill-building to successfully navigate these crucial roles in the fast-paced and often challenging health center environment.

Course Components: This course will be offered as a virtual training and includes group and one-on-one educational and networking components as well as short “homework” assignments to encourage putting new skills into immediate action.

Questions about this training?
Please contact the CHAMPS Workforce Development and Member Services Director.

Beyond CORE Competencies: Next Level Skills for Health Center Supervisors and Managers (NLS)

Dates/Time/Location: Five Wednesday mornings, online, April 8 – May 6, 2026 (see “Course Components” below for full details).

Download the 2026 Next Level Skills Course Overview and Agenda.

Overview: The Next Level Skills training is a dynamic, hands-on, highly interactive program that is a step up from the CHAMPS CORE Competencies for Health Center Supervisors and Managers training. This course allows these key health center leaders to delve deeper into the best practices, knowledge, and abilities needed to be a great manager/supervisor, beginning with a review of the crucial expertise needed to hire, retain, and manage others. Participants will then move to higher-level learning for avoiding, circumventing, and de-escalating conflict; fortifying day-to-day decision-making practices; and successfully managing change.

Who Should Attend: Next Level Skills is designed both for those who have already attended the CHAMPS CORE Competencies training plus any others looking to reinforce or hone additional and higher-level management skills.

Participants Will Gain and Strengthen Skills To:

  • Utilize Behavioral Interviewing tactics to hire the right employees for the long-term.
  • Enhance employee engagement to increase staff productivity, satisfaction, and retention.
  • De-escalate and resolve conflict.
  • Improve key decision-making practices.
  • Lead and manage change (in even the most challenging times).

Structure: Utilizing the Zoom video conferencing platform replicates the face-to-face experience without the need to travel. Throughout the training, participants attain knowledge, skills, and ideas; work in large and small groups; participate in hands-on exercises; and engage in focused discussions. The course also incorporates several quick implementation homework assignments to encourage and facilitate putting new abilities into immediate action. Each Participant will need a webcam to join the training.

Components:

  • Five live online Zoom meetings to allow for facilitated learning and small group work:
    • Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 9:00AM-12:00PM MT / 10:00AM-1:00PM CT
    • Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 9:00-11:30AM MT / 10:00AM-12:30PM CT
    • Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 9:00-11:30AM MT / 10:00AM-12:30PM CT
    • Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 9:00-11:30AM MT / 10:00AM-12:30PM CT
    • Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 9:00-11:30AM MT / 10:00AM-12:30PM CT
  • Homework assignments designed to support the implementation of new learning in the home health center.
  • Access to all course materials electronically on a password-protected page of the CHAMPS website; didactic components of the virtual course will be recorded and available to registrants through mid-May 2026.

Lead Trainer: Lisa Mouscher, CEO and Lead Consultant at Sogence Training and Consulting, is a dynamic and popular trainer and facilitator with extensive experience developing leaders, managers, and staff from health centers and Primary Care Associations (PCAs) in Region VIII and Region X as well as from a range of community health care, government, nonprofit, and corporate organizations nationwide. Lisa is known for facilitating both immediately applicable results and lasting impact to strengthen organizations for the long-term.

Registration: Registration for the 2026 Next Level Skills training is now open and will close on Monday, March 9, 2026. Register early, as the class size is limited and expected to fill quickly!

Please provide participant information by completing the online registration form.

Registration Scholarships: A limited number of registration scholarships are available for this course for participants from Colorado and Wyoming courtesy of Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN) and Wyoming Primary Care Association (WYPCA). Available scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested in being considered for a scholarship, you must:

  • Complete the online registration form (see below),
  • AND check “yes” you would like to be considered for a registration scholarship within that form.

CHAMPS thanks CCHN and WYPCA for their ongoing support of this valuable course!

Registration Fees: The fee for this five-week course is $649 for CHAMPS Organizational Members and $799 for Non-Members.

Please do not send payment immediately. Once CHAMPS has received your registration information, you will be sent an email notifying you whether or not you received a registration scholarship (CO and WY opportunities only), how much you may owe for registration, and how to make your payment to CHAMPS.

NOTE: Registration will not be considered final until full payment is received (due in advance of the course and by March 9, 2026 if possible) unless a scholarship is granted. CHAMPS is not able to provide refunds; however, another individual may substitute for the registered participant. CHAMPS must be notified in writing of the substitution by April 1, 2026, and the substitute participant must complete the online registration form.

Questions about this training?
Please contact the CHAMPS Programs Coordinator, Health Center Workforce.

CHAMPS/RMPHTC Leadership Program: A Collaboration with Coleman Associates’ High Impact Management Program

Course Overview: The CHAMPS/Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center (RMPHTC) Leadership Program is a journey designed by Coleman Associates to grow leaders and strengthen teams. It begins with a self-assessment, a comprehensive evaluation that measures both your personal leadership skills and, where applicable, your organization’s performance across five critical areas: mission clarity, data-driven decision-making, communication and feedback culture, accountability and growth mindset, and overall team performance.

From there, we move into a highly interactive, four-hour Kick-off Training Day, a virtual session designed specifically for CHAMPS/RMPHTC participants (leaders at community health centers and public health agencies in Region VIII). This session introduces practical, ready-to-use tools and establishes a strong foundation for growth and success.

After the kickoff, participants dive into eleven one-hour online Cohort Learning Sessions as part of Coleman Associates’ High Impact Management Program™. Each week includes concise, practical readings and short assignments (20–45 minutes) designed to help participants immediately apply new skills in their daily work. Cohort Learning Sessions with a national cohort create a collaborative space to reflect on progress, celebrate wins, troubleshoot challenges, and work through real-world leadership scenarios together. Following the kickoff, participants engage in eleven Group Cohort Learning Sessions through the High Impact Management Program™ with concise, actionable reading assignments and homework (20–45 minutes per week) to apply what they learn immediately in their day-to-day work. Cohort Learning Sessions with a national cohort provide a collaborative space to reflect on progress, share wins, work through challenges, and tackle real-world leadership scenarios together.

The program concludes with a 90-minute virtual Capstone Session for CHAMPS/RMPHTC attendees, where participants report on their progress, consolidate key takeaways, and set clear next steps to carry momentum forward. A post-assessment compares results with the initial appraisal, allowing participants to see measurable growth.

Recommended For: This training was created for leaders at community health centers and public health agencies (governmental or non-governmental) in Region VIII (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY). These leaders should have strategic responsibilities within their organizations.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Demonstrate buy-in and effectively engage staff to support organizational goals.
  • Build and sustain infrastructure for effective communication and innovation.
  • Clearly articulate expectations, prioritize goals, and align team efforts.
  • Apply self-reflection and vulnerability as tools for leadership growth.
  • Approach leadership proactively, modeling accountability and team collaboration.
  • Empower their teams by providing tools and support for sustained improvement initiatives.

Date/Time/Location: The CHAMPS/RMPHTC Leadership Program will take place online January 29 through June 18, 2026.

Thursday, January 29 8AM-12PM | 9AM-1PM CT: Half-Day Kick-off Session for CHAMPS and RMPHTC participants

Throughout February-May: Eleven one-hour Cohort Learning Sessions with the High Impact Management Program™ (more details coming soon)

Thursday, June 18 12-1:30PM MT | 1-2:30PM CT: Capstone Session for CHAMPS and RMPHTC participants

Continuing Education Credits: The Kick-off and Capstone sessions are available for Continuing Education credits. Coleman Associates is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. To earn up to 5.0 CEs (3.5 for the Kick-off session and 1.5 for the Capstone session), participants must verify their virtual participation during each session. Learners will then receive a certificate for continuing education after successfully completing and participating in each of these sessions. The weekly HIMP™ sessions are not eligible for CE credits.

The application period for this program has now closed. Please contact the CHAMPS Clinical Quality Improvement Director if you have any questions about your pending registration.

Registration Fees: The registration fee is $400 per registrant from a Region VIII (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY) community health center or public health department. This fee is highly subsidized through the generous support of the Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center. However, if cost remains a burden, a limited number of partial scholarships ($150 off) may be available to Region VIII public health participants and to CHAMPS Organizational Members. Please apply for these scholarships in the program application.  

Do not send payment immediately. Once CHAMPS has received your application, you will be sent an email notifying you of your application status and if you have received a partial registration scholarship, how much you may owe for registration, and how to make your payment to CHAMPS.

NOTE: Registration will not be considered final until full payment is received (due in advance of the course). CHAMPS is not able to provide refunds; however, another individual may substitute for the registered participant. CHAMPS must be notified in writing of the substitution, and the substitute participant must complete the registration application form.

Questions about this training?
Please contact the CHAMPS Clinical Quality Improvement Director.

ADDITIONAL TRAININGS, INTENSIVES, AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Region VIII Public Health Leadership Institute for Systems Change
Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center (RMPHTC)
January – June, Synchronous, Online Course

This training is an opportunity for public health professionals to grow their knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to excel in public health leadership roles. This six-month program offers a dynamic learning experience, combining facilitated and interactive live sessions with subject matter experts, small group support, self-paced learning, and the opportunity to apply systems thinking to a complex challenge facing the community. Participants will collectively grow in leadership competencies, cultivate their capacity to influence systems change, and build their network of colleagues.

Date/Time: The live sessions will occur on the following Thursdays from 9:00 AM MT – 12:00 PM MT | 10:00 AM MT – 1:00 PM CT.

  • Session 1: 1/22
  • Session 2: 2/5
  • Session 3: 3/5
  • Session 4: 4/2
  • Session 5: 5/7
  • Session 6: 6/4

Cost: $400. Limited scholarships are available.

Apply: Applications are open. Please complete and submit responses to the application questions below by November 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM MT | 12:59 PM CT.

Click HERE for more details about the program.

Advanced Leadership Training Program (ALTP)
Regional Institute for Health and Environmental Leadership (RIHEL)
August – May Annually, Denver, CO

RIHEL provides leadership training, builds linkages among leaders, and strengthens the relationships among health professionals, environmental professionals, the academic community, the public sector, and the private sector (click HERE for more information about RIHEL and its various programs). RIHEL’s Advanced Leadership Training Program (ALTP) is a year-long program designed to help current and emerging leaders understand their leadership behaviors, enhance their leadership skills, make use of the collaborative process to address complex problems and create an interdisciplinary network of colleagues who are dedicated to the health and environment of the RIHEL region (CO, WY, and NM). Topics studied and practiced include exemplary leadership practices, collaborative leadership, difficult conversations, intentional action for leaders, systems thinking, advocacy and influence, and communicating through the media. ALTP begins in August each year and completes the following May. Applications are accepted each year from mid-January through April 30th.

Click HERE for more details about the program.

Certificate in Health Administration for Community Health Center Leaders
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU)
Asynchronous, Online Course

This 12-hour, graduate-level certificate program is designed to provide both current and aspiring healthcare leaders with an experience that delivers immediately actionable learning objectives. Each participant must complete the following courses: Foundational Leadership, Financial Management, and two electives selected from 13 topics, including the following: human resources, quality improvement, governance, policy, strategy, project management, and grant writing. Additional key features include:

  • 100% online, asynchronous through the ATSU-College of Graduate Health Studies (CGHS)
  • Four program entrance dates per year, beginning January 2025
  • 20% tuition discount for all National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) members and/or employees of NACHC member organizations and scholarships available for eligible applicants
  • Advanced standing toward one of the following ATSU degrees; Master of Health Administration (12 hours), Doctor of Health Administration (12 hours), or Master of Public Health (6 hours)

Click HERE for more details about the program.

The Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health Policy
Health Policy Fellows Program
Washington, DC

The Health Policy Fellows Program is designed to enable mid-level and senior health center and Primary Care Association (PCA) staff to develop a deeper understanding of health policy and acquire key health policy analysis skills of value to their own organization’s policy advocacy efforts. Over a series of web-based sessions culminating in a four-day residential session in Washington, DC, the Fellows Program will provide rising health center and PCA leaders an immersive experience in federal health policy and policymaking and will assist participants in developing basic health policy analysis competencies that will enable them to develop positions and engage in advocacy. Participants will be instructed by senior National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) staff, faculty at the Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington, DC health policy experts, Geiger Gibson Distinguished Visitors, and congressional and agency staff.

Click HERE for more details about this program.

Harvard School of Public Health Executive Education in Health Care Programs

The Harvard School of Public Health offers a variety of leadership and management programs for healthcare and physician executives. The programs are designed to assist professionals with their strategic planning while providing new information and techniques for immediate implementation. Harvard faculty present programs in collaboration with other recognized leaders in the field. Leadership trainings include:

  • Leadership Strategies for Evolving Health Care Executives
  • Leadership Strategies for Information Technology in Healthcare
  • Leadership Development for Physicians in Academic Health Centers

Click HERE for descriptions of these programs (search “Leadership” in Topics box) and a schedule of upcoming programs.

UCLA/Johnson & Johnson Health Care Executive Program

This annual intensive 11-day management program is designed exclusively for executives (e.g., CEOs, CFOs, CMOs, etc.) of community health centers. Executives from other community-based healthcare organizations that partner with health systems to address behavioral health issues and/or HIV/AIDS are also encouraged to apply. This program has particular applicability for those who have just assumed or soon will assume major management responsibilities. Organizations are encouraged to send multiple individuals from the leadership team and to identify other organizations with which they plan to merge, form an alliance, or partner, and then apply jointly. The curriculum consists of practical tools, techniques, and approaches to leadership and management designed to assist CHCs in adapting to the rapid and radical changes in policy, demographics, and technology impacting health care today. A unique and fundamental component of this program is that during the last two and a half days of this training, the board or community coalition chair is involved as a co-participant.

Click HERE for more information about the Health Care Executive Program.

CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS

Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Forum
IHI is an independent not-for-profit organization that works with healthcare providers and leaders throughout the world to achieve safe and effective healthcare. Their annual summit brings together revolutionary thinkers and innovative practitioners who strive to make critical connections across care settings while containing costs and providing the best patient experience.

American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Exposition
This huge exposition featuring over 700 public health exhibits offers a plethora of opportunities for people involved with health care to launch careers and meet with pharmaceutical companies, schools of public health, health-related government agencies, and many other public health service and public-related organizations.