A Real Credential for Real Community Health Work
A structured, 12-course credential pathway from foundations to organizational leadership.
A Credential Built From the Work Itself
The Community Health Leader Academy™ is a structured pathway from entry-level foundations to organizational leadership.
Every course pairs practical skills with real documentation and case-based practice.
"A credential that actually reflects what the job requires."
Who the Academy Serves
New to the Field
People starting a community health career with no prior credential.
Currently Working
People already doing this work who want formal recognition.
Advancing to Leadership
People ready to lead teams or programs.
Organizations
Employers building a credentialed bench of community health staff.
The Credential Ladder
Career Pathways
See all 10 pathways →Community Health Worker
Supports individuals and families in navigating health and social services within their own community.
Community Health Leader
Leads teams or programs of community health workers within an organization or coalition.
Community Health Entrepreneur
Builds an independent practice or organization delivering community health services.
12 Courses, Built in Sequence
Courses are released in production order — not all 12 are live yet.
| Course | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CHL 101 | Community Health Leadership Foundations | Available |
| CHL 104 | In production | In Progress |
| CHL 102 | Planned | Coming Soon |
| … | Remaining courses release in sequence |
Your Learning Journey
Enroll
Choose a starting course.
Learn
Work through lessons at your own pace.
Assess
Complete knowledge checks and a final assessment.
Certify & Advance
Earn your certificate and move to the next level.
Specialty Pathways
Doula
Non-clinical birth support education.
Peer Support Specialist
Lived-experience-based peer support training.
Housing Navigator
Housing resource navigation training.
Reentry Specialist
Reentry support training.
Fatherhood-Support Worker
Fatherhood engagement training.
State-Specific Supplements
Some curriculum content requires state-specific supplements. Requirements vary by state and are not smoothed over into one national standard — check the supplement for your state before assuming a requirement applies everywhere.
Credential Disclaimer
Working Class Wealth 101™ and the Community Health Leader Academy™ provide education, professional-development resources, and private certificates of completion. Requirements for employment, certification, registration, licensing, reimbursement, and professional practice vary by employer, state, payer, and occupation. Learners are responsible for confirming applicable requirements.
Read the full credential disclaimer →Featured Courses
See all courses →Community Health Leadership Foundations
The first course in the CHL credential pathway.
Ready to Start as an Individual?
Enroll in CHL 101 and begin building your credential today.
Enroll NowBringing a Team? Build a Cohort.
License the curriculum or enroll a group of your staff together.
Book a Discovery CallAcademy FAQ
Academy & Courses
Most courses are self-paced; typical completion time varies by learner.
No — CHL 101 is built as an entry point for people new to community health work.
Certificates & Credentials
No. This is a private certificate of completion, not a government license or state certification.