Group CPR Training vs. Individual Classes: What's Better for Your Team?

When you need to certify a team, you have two options: enroll each person in an open-enrollment class individually, or schedule a private group training session for your entire team. Both produce the same AHA certification, but the cost, convenience, and team-building benefits differ significantly.

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Cost Comparison

Individual open-enrollment classes run $75 to $130 per person depending on the provider and course type. For a team of 20, that totals $1,500 to $2,600.

Group on-site training drops the per-person cost to approximately $35 to $75 depending on group size and logistics. For the same team of 20, the total drops to $700 to $1,500, representing 40 to 60% savings.

The larger the group, the greater the savings. For organizations certifying 50 or more employees annually, group training is significantly more cost-effective.

Beyond Cost: The Practical Advantages of Group Training

Scheduling simplicity: One session certifies your entire team on the same day. No coordinating individual calendars across multiple class dates.

On-site convenience: We come to you. Your employees do not lose travel time or deal with unfamiliar locations.

Synchronized certifications: Everyone's certification expires on the same date, simplifying tracking and renewal scheduling.

Team-building: Training together builds shared experience and confidence. During a real emergency, team members who trained together are more likely to work effectively as a unit.

Customized scenarios: Group training can incorporate scenarios relevant to your specific workplace, industry, or hazard profile.

When Individual Classes Make More Sense

Individual open-enrollment classes are the better choice when you have fewer than six employees to certify, employees have schedules that make group coordination impossible, you need to certify one or two people on short notice, or employees prefer different training dates or locations.

CPR-Professionals offers both options: on-site group training for teams of six or more, and open-enrollment classes throughout the month at our Denver and Boulder locations.

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