Our Mission
"To build a modern, trusted, and affordable national credentialing platform that makes quality care training widely accessible through fast, transparent certification—directly addressing the care workforce crisis by removing barriers that limit the growth of qualified professionals."
At CareCorePlus, we believe that quality care begins with quality training, and quality training should be accessible to all. We're addressing a fundamental problem in the care industry: certification processes that are prohibitively expensive, unnecessarily time-consuming, and lack transparency—all of which contribute to the national care worker staffing shortage crisis.
By leveraging technology and streamlining outdated processes, we provide certification in just 4 weeks at a cost 80% lower than traditional certification bodies—without compromising on quality or rigor. These savings flow directly to provider organizations and ultimately to direct care workers, creating a more sustainable ecosystem for quality care training.
Solving the Care Workforce Crisis
The Problem
The care sector is facing a critical workforce shortage that threatens the quality and availability of essential services for vulnerable populations. Current certification systems are part of the problem:
- •Prohibitive costs: Incumbent organizations charge $5,500+ for initial certification, passing these costs to already financially-strained providers
- •Lengthy timelines: Traditional certification takes 3-6 months, creating significant delays in training implementation
- •Lack of transparency: Opaque evaluation criteria and processes leave providers uncertain about requirements
- •Fragmented standards: Different certifications for different care roles create silos that limit career mobility
Our Solution
CareCorePlus directly addresses these challenges with a revolutionary approach to certification:
- •Affordable pricing: $1,000 for initial certification (80% less than traditional models) with transparent, predictable fees
- •Fast turnaround: 4-week certification process, enabling providers to implement quality training programs quickly
- •Transparent standards: Clear, published competency frameworks and evaluation criteria
- •Comprehensive scope: One platform certifying multiple care roles, creating career pathways and mobility
- •Technology-enhanced: Proprietary platform that ensures consistent, thorough evaluation without administrative bloat
Why This Matters
Our mission goes beyond simply offering a more efficient certification process—it's about transforming the care sector by:
Democratizing Quality Training
Making quality training accessible to all providers, not just those with substantial resources, ultimately benefiting diverse care recipients.
Accelerating Workforce Growth
Reducing barriers to entry for new training programs helps more qualified workers enter the field, addressing critical staffing shortages.
Creating Economic Sustainability
Lower certification costs mean more resources for fair compensation, better working conditions, and program improvements.
Elevating Care Quality
More accessible certification ensures training quality remains high across all care settings, improving outcomes for recipients.
Our Expertise
15+ Years of Certification Experience
Our team brings more than fifteen years of specialized experience in credentialing and certification frameworks across the community-based care spectrum. We've worked directly with:
- •State regulatory bodies developing competency requirements
- •Provider organizations implementing training standards
- •Educational institutions developing curricula for care workers
- •Industry associations creating best practice frameworks
Comprehensive Scope
Unlike narrowly focused certification bodies, our expertise spans the full spectrum of community-based care roles:
- •Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
- •Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals (QIDPs)
- •Assisted living facility staff
- •Adult day program staff
- •Social workers in care settings
- •Nursing professionals in community care
Our Approach to Standards Development
We develop our certification standards through a rigorous, evidence-based process that includes:
Research
Comprehensive analysis of existing standards, regulations, and best practices across all 50 states.
Stakeholder Input
Direct consultation with providers, regulatory bodies, care recipients, and industry experts.
Validation
Thorough testing and validation of standards against real-world outcomes and quality metrics.
Breaking Down Barriers
The contrast between CareCorePlus and traditional certification bodies illustrates how we're revolutionizing the industry:
| Challenge | Traditional Approach | CareCorePlus Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Barriers | $5,500+ initial certification fees, plus thousands in annual renewals, making quality certification inaccessible to many providers | $1,000 initial fee, $500 renewal — affordable for organizations of all sizes, with additional discounts for non-profits and small providers |
| Time Constraints | 3-6 month certification processes that delay program implementation and create unnecessary waiting periods | 4-week certification timeline with transparent milestones and clear expectations throughout the process |
| Lack of Transparency | Opaque standards and evaluation criteria with limited visibility into the review process or decision-making | Clear, published standards with specific evaluation criteria and transparent review process |
| Fragmented Credentials | Siloed certification bodies for different care roles, creating barriers to career advancement and mobility | Unified certification platform across multiple care disciplines, creating clear career pathways |
| Administrative Burden | Excessive paperwork, multiple rounds of review, and complex submission requirements | Streamlined digital submission with straightforward requirements and technology-enhanced review |
By addressing these fundamental challenges, we're not just improving the certification process—we're transforming how the care sector approaches workforce development, making quality training more accessible and creating new opportunities for both providers and care professionals.
Creating Career Pathways
Our vision extends beyond simply certifying individual training programs. We're building an interconnected framework that creates clear career pathways for care professionals, allowing for growth and advancement in the field.
Entry-Level Care Roles
Starting Point
Standardized training for DSPs, home health aides, and assisted living entry-level staff.
Clearly defined knowledge and skills that bridge the gap between direct support and professional roles.
Skill Bridge Programs
Career Development
Professional Roles
Advanced Positions
Specialized training for QIDPs, case managers, and care coordinators with clear pathways from entry-level positions.
Leadership development, management training, and specialized skills for career advancement in care settings.
Leadership Pathways
Career Advancement
By creating these interconnected career pathways, we aim to:
Increase Workforce Retention
Clear advancement opportunities encourage staff to remain in the field longer, reducing costly turnover.
Improve Care Quality
Well-trained staff with advanced skills deliver better outcomes for care recipients.
Address Staffing Shortages
Making care work more attractive as a career path helps bring new talent into the field.
Standardize Skills Across Settings
Creating transferable skills that apply across different care environments.
Join Our Mission to Transform Care Credentialing
Whether you're a training provider looking for affordable certification, a care organization seeking qualified staff, or a professional wanting to advance your career, CareCorePlus is creating new opportunities for quality and growth in the care sector.