Become a Certified Caregiving Specialist
Help family caregivers stay organized and save time. Build a flexible, rewarding business supporting caregivers with task management, scheduling, and resource organization.
$499
Investment in your specialist training (or split into 2 payments of $250)
25 Hours
Comprehensive training to launch your specialist business
Ongoing Access
Keep resources while your certification remains active
Program Overview
Like small businesses that need both a consultant and a virtual assistant, family caregivers benefit from both coaching support and practical task management. Our Certified Caregiving Specialist™ training equips you to become the trusted assistant who helps caregivers stay organized, manage their To Do lists, and reclaim valuable time.
As a CCS, you'll help family caregivers by researching resources, scheduling services, organizing help, managing paperwork, and keeping everyone on schedule—whether working virtually or in person. It's the perfect opportunity to build a flexible, rewarding business while honoring your own caregiving journey.
What's Included (25 Hours Total)
- 📚 7 Master Classes: Six Caregiving Stages, Art of Listening, 19 Caregiving Systems, Family Caregiver's House of Cards, Caregiving Fatigues, Resilience During Caregiving, and Grieving After Caregiving
- 💬 Live Training: 4-hour interactive virtual session with Denise M. Brown
- 📖 Book Reading: The Caregiving Guide and After Caregiving Ends by Denise M. Brown
- 💼 Business Tools: Tools you can use with clients to create monthly plans and strategies to help them stay organized and prepared for unexpected changes.
- 🤖 AI Training: Learn to use AI to research resources and fulfill client requests
- 📱 Caregiving Apps: Overview of tools to organize help and tasks for your clients
- 👥 Community Access: Join our community at Caring Our Way (Mighty Networks) at no additional charge
Is This Right for You?
You're a great fit for our CCS training program if you:
✓ Have Caregiving Experience
You've adjusted to your own caregiving situation and call yourself a Pragmatic Caregiver. You've managed feelings of resentment and anger.
✓ Are Organized & Efficient
You love systems, checklists, and keeping things on track. You're someone people trust to get things done.
✓ Have Strong Communication
You're excellent with written and verbal communication. You listen well and understand what people really need.
✓ Are Practical & Unflappable
You're realistic about challenges, stay calm under pressure, and solve problems pragmatically.
✓ Want Business Flexibility
You want to earn money while setting your own hours and supporting family caregivers in your community.
✓ Engage with Curiosity
You approach others with an open mind and genuine curiosity. You care about making a real difference.
How It Works
📚 Self-Paced Study (15 Hours)
Complete 7 Master Classes, read 2 books, and take the CCS Exam on your schedule before live training.
🌐 Live Training Day (4 Hours)
Join Denise for interactive training on the second Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. ET. Hands-on practice with tools and strategies.
💼 Business Launch (6 Hours)
Complete AI assignments, marketing tasks, and 5 planning sessions with friends/colleagues to earn your certification.
✨ Assessment & Coaching
Receive coaching and support from Denise during your live training to develop your client profile and offers.
What You'll Learn
During training, you'll gain skills across business development, caregiving knowledge, and practical support:
- Understanding the Six Caregiving Stages and 19 Caregiving Systems
- Communication skills to work effectively with stressed caregivers
- Using AI to research resources and complete client requests
- Identifying and organizing caregiving apps for task management
- Active listening and empathetic support techniques
- Developing your specialty to market your services
- Delivering excellent customer care and building loyalty
- Managing your business finances and operations
- Building a sustainable business with flexibility
- Creating monthly planning meetings and tracking systems
Certification Requirements
You'll become a Certified Caregiving Specialist™ after completing:
✓ Pass the CCS Exam
Demonstrate your understanding of key caregiving and business concepts.
✓ Complete All 7 Master Classes
Watch and pass exams for each Master Class covering caregiving stages, systems, and resilience.
✓ Read Required Books
Complete readings of The Caregiving Guide and After Caregiving Ends by Denise M. Brown.
✓ Attend Live Training
Participate in the 4-hour live training session (second Saturday of each month).
✓ Complete Planning Sessions
Successfully complete 5 planning sessions with 5 different friends or colleagues to practice your skills.
✓ Additional Requirements
Host a Facebook Live or Zoom class, participate 2 hours in a support group, and complete AI and marketing assignments.
Timeline: You have 90 days after your live training date to complete all certification requirements. Plan ahead to meet this deadline and launch your business efficiently.
Certification Renewal
Your Certified Caregiving Specialist™ certification is valid for two years. Here's how renewal works:
Renewal Requirements
- 💰 Pay $49 Renewal Fee
Biennial renewal investment to maintain your certification - ✅ Pass Renewal Exam
Demonstrate continued competency in caregiving systems and business skills - 👥 Maintain Active Service
Continue serving family caregivers within the two-year renewal period
💎 Ongoing Access Benefit
As long as you maintain your certification through renewal, you retain unlimited access to all training materials, Master Classes, business tools, and resources—including all course archives and community access.
This means you have a complete reference library and business support network at your fingertips to keep your services current and professional.
Your Opportunities as a Specialist
Build Your Business
Set your own hours, rates, and client load. Work virtually or in-person on your terms.
Make a Real Impact
Free up precious time for family caregivers so they can focus on what matters most.
Leverage Your Experience
Use your own caregiving journey to deeply understand and serve your clients effectively.
Connect with Community
Join our network of specialists, facilitators, and coaches for ongoing support and referrals.
Meet Your Trainer
Denise M. Brown
Your trainer is Denise M. Brown, founder of The Caregiving Years Training Academy. With 30+ years of professional caregiving expertise and 35 years of personal caregiving experience, Denise understands exactly what family caregivers face every day.
Denise brings authentic, lived wisdom to her training. She's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, and Time magazine. As a workshop attendee said, Denise "is amazing at helping people and facilitating conversations."
Denise M. Brown
Founder & Trainer
30+ years of professional caregiving expertise. 2017 Next Avenue Influencer in Aging. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, and Time.
Enhance Your Business: Add Facilitator or Guide Training
Build a more comprehensive service offering by combining specialist training with facilitator or guide training. Help caregivers through support groups or workshops while also managing their day-to-day tasks.
Add Facilitator Training
Cost: +$100 (or split into payments)
Lead caregiving support groups to expand your impact and generate referrals for your specialist services.
Learn more: Certified Caregiving Facilitator
Add Guide Training
Cost: +$100 (or split into payments)
Deliver our evidence-based Caregiving Stages workshop to deepen client relationships and establish your expertise.
Learn more: Certified Caregiving Guide
Ready to Launch Your Specialist Business?
Complete Certified Caregiving Specialist Training
Includes 25 hours of comprehensive training, 7 Master Classes, business tools, and community access. Payment options: full or two payments of $250.
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Connect with Denise directly to discuss your caregiving background and how the Certified Caregiving Specialist training can help you build a meaningful business.
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