The CPH is not just a credential to me; it is a tool to help me make thoughtful decisions and a wonderful way to stay on top of new research and practices within the field. With the CPH, I am able to focus on the most vital things when making decisions intended for a healthier community.

The Certification in Public Health national certification fits with our organization's goal of promoting and supporting a strong, prepared and motivated public health workforce for Colorado. The CPH certification exam covers the core public health services and capabilities provided by our public health system and, at the same time, provides individuals with an opportunity to grow professionally.  

Knowing that only about 14% of the public health workforce in the United States has a degree in public health, Virginia Tech Population Health Sciences (VTPHS) and the New River Health District (NRHD), through our academic health department, partnered to develop a Public Health 101/Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam review for NRHD staff. The topics in the CPH exam were extremely helpful in guiding the development of a comprehensive public health review. The sessions were open to all NRHD staff, regardless of their eligibility to sit for the CPH exam. NRHD staff appreciated the new knowledge and VTPHS faculty enjoyed the opportunity to interact with practitioners. Thank you to the CPH staff for their support! 

The Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam has proven vital to the workforce development of the Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs). As part of supporting that effort, our annual performance measurements include monitoring the total number of TEC staff with a CPH year after year as a clear indicator of success. Our partnership with NBPHE allowed us to offer a virtual comprehensive exam review series so that TEC staff and partners from across the country could participate! It is truly exciting to see the number of TEC staff with a CPH continue to grow. We are about to begin the second virtual exam review series, and interest has not only remained consistent but grown to an even higher degree since the first. Thank you for everything you are doing to elevate the Public Health Workforce!

The CPH program has empowered our staff by providing opportunities to increase their knowledge in essential public health topics, regardless of their background. It has helped us build a stronger internal infrastructure and elevate our health response capabilities to the next level. Preparing for the CPH exam broadened our team's knowledge and skills, benefiting both their careers and our agency's mission. Since the inception of DC Health’s certification program in 2023, 10% of our staff have gained their CPH certification and leveraged the knowledge gained to support the health and well-being of the District of Columbia residents we serve.  

After completing my MPH and passing of the CPH exam, I was promoted from laboratory-based research to clinical research under the same investigator.  The CPH continues to reinforce my contributions to the field, earning recertification credits through publications and presentations at annual scientific meetings.  For graduates of public health, I would recommend taking the CPH exam to show your dedication to the field. It is well worth the effort!

It was almost an immediate decision to pursue the CPH, as I felt it would add value and credibility to my role here in our health department. I proudly list the CPH after my name and know it was well earned, after my long career in public health. Thank you for this opportunity to shine in the public health field.

Having a national certification stands out to employers. In my experience, public health professionals come from a variety of backgrounds and unlike other medical related professions, public health usually doesn’t have a licensing or educational requirement. The NBPHE has helped to make this shift in the field, along with creating a standard for all public health professionals, giving future employers confidence in an individual’s abilities.

As a member of our local board of health, the CPH demonstrates to our community, a fundamental understanding of the practice and competencies necessary for public health. The CPH has helped to navigate the increasingly complex nature of public health and to equip me with the necessary tools to pursue solutions at the policy level. In addition, as a community pediatrician, the CPH has helped to integrate clinical practice with public health principles towards promoting health of all children in our community.

Being a CPH in many ways validates one’s knowledge, skills and competence, and fosters life-long learning through continuing education. The CPH recertification opportunities have been helpful in keeping me current and are always encouraging me to keep focused.

With over 10 years of experience in international public health education, research, and service, my competencies from earning the CPH and the continued professional development which goes with it has served to benefit my students and the communities I serve. Remaining relevant to the evolving and developing challenges and needs, as well as skill sets and tools required, is of necessity in public health practice, which is met with assurance as a CPH.

The CPH shows my employer that I am set apart in my field. In a sea of qualified applicants, this distinction helps me to stand out from the competition, establishing a precedent that communicates that I am able to rise above the minimum work necessary and raise the standard for my work and professionalism.

The CPH is not just a credential to me; it is a tool to help me make thoughtful decisions and a wonderful way to stay on top of new research and practices within the field. With the CPH, I am able to focus on the most vital things when making decisions intended for a healthier community.

I decided to become CPH certified to join a leading community of public health professionals and leaders. I am confident that the CPH demonstrates knowledge-based competency in public health that will place me ahead of others while applying for high-ranking and competitive positions in government institutions or top-tiered academic centers.

My years of experience working for the IHS and Public Health Service in various locations and clinical roles provides me with a unique perspective that was immensely useful throughout the credentialing process

As an adjunct instructor in public health, the continuing education requirements to maintain the CPH, not only keep me apprised of current public health issues, but also reinforce my enthusiasm in public health.  Continued education has been an important component in furthering my career in teaching innovative graduate courses in public health. While a certification enhances a resume, the CPH enhances one's profession and personal life.