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NPS Certification Plans & Pricing for Organizations

Give eligible students, employees, or program participants access to NPS certification through 12-month Organization Plans with published Certification Seat pricing, NPS Group Management, and organization administrator setup.

NPS Bridge is the organization-facing certification access and support system from National Performance Specialists (NPS). It helps schools, employers, health systems, laboratories, diagnostic centers, workforce programs, and other organizations provide and administer NPS Certification Access across groups while NPS remains the certification and examination provider.

  • Choose from 25-, 100-, or 250-seat Organization Plans based on expected volume and operating needs.
  • Add Certification Seats at your fixed plan rate during the applicable 12-month term.
  • Manage Certification Access, candidate progress, final certification exam information, and credential proof through NPS Group Management.
  • Organization administrator setup is included; if needed, NPS Bridge Group Administrator Access is provided at no additional charge with the Organization Plan.
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Organization Pricing Built Around Your Certification Volume

NPS Bridge Organization Plans provide group Certification Access at a fixed per-seat rate for the applicable 12-month plan term. Each plan includes a defined number of Certification Seats, access to NPS Group Management, administrator setup, and support for assigning Certification Seats to eligible candidates.

A Certification Seat is access that may be assigned to one eligible candidate for one NPS certification program through the applicable NPS group workflow. Choose the plan that best matches your expected volume and operating needs. Candidate eligibility, program availability, and the applicable agreement still govern each assignment and certification pathway.

Built for Organizations Managing Certification Across Groups

Organization Plans are designed for:

Schools & Education Programs

Provide NPS Certification Access for eligible students or cohorts while supporting program-level administration.

Employers & Health Systems

Sponsor initial certification or renewal access where available for eligible employees, departments, or workforce initiatives.

Labs & Diagnostic Centers

Support eligible laboratory or specimen-collection staff with group certification access and NPS-issued credential verification.

Workforce Programs

Provide Certification Access for eligible participants through a managed organization workflow.

Compare NPS Bridge Organization Plans

Each Organization Plan includes NPS Group Management, organization administrator setup, and a fixed additional-seat rate during the 12-month plan term. If an applicable NPS instructor credential is not used, NPS Bridge Group Administrator Access is provided at no additional charge. Purchased Certification Seats do not expire.

NPS Bridge Foundation
12-Month Organization Plan
$4,000
25 Certification Seats
Per Certification Seat $160
Additional Seats $160
Expected Seats 25–81
NPS Group Management access
Organization administrator setup included
Certification Access for eligible candidates
Fixed additional-seat rate for 12 months
Organization onboarding and support
Purchased Certification Seats do not expire
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NPS Bridge Growth
12-Month Organization Plan
$13,000
100 Certification Seats
Per Certification Seat $130
Additional Seats $130
Expected Seats 82–230
NPS Group Management access
Organization administrator setup included
Certification Access for eligible candidates
Fixed additional-seat rate for 12 months
Organization onboarding and support
Purchased Certification Seats do not expire
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NPS Bridge Leadership
12-Month Organization Plan
$30,000
250 Certification Seats
Per Certification Seat $120
Additional Seats $120
Expected Seats 231–250
NPS Group Management access
Organization administrator setup included
Certification Access for eligible candidates
Fixed additional-seat rate for 12 months
Organization onboarding and support
Purchased Certification Seats do not expire
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Which Organization Plan Fits Your Expected Volume?

The Organization Plans include 25, 100, or 250 Certification Seats. Use your expected 12-month volume to compare plan economics, then consider recurring needs, administrator requirements, locations or cohorts, purchase timing, and operating needs when selecting the right route.

NPS Bridge Foundation

Lowest published Organization Plan total cost for 25–81 expected Certification Seats.

25 Certification Seats

Seat Range
25–81
Plan Price
$4,000
Extra Seat
$160

NPS Bridge Growth

Lowest published Organization Plan total cost for 82–230 expected Certification Seats.

100 Certification Seats

Seat Range
82–230
Plan Price
$13,000
Extra Seat
$130

NPS Bridge Leadership

Lowest published Organization Plan total cost for 231–250 expected Certification Seats.

250 Certification Seats

Seat Range
231–250
Plan Price
$30,000
Extra Seat
$120

These ranges compare published Organization Plan total cost and do not create new package sizes. Final fit may also depend on recurring volume, administrator requirements, locations or cohorts, purchase timing, and operational needs. Organizations may also compare Group Rates when relevant.

Every Organization Plan Includes

Every Organization Plan supports the group certification relationship from organization administrator setup through Certification Access, candidate progress visibility, credential delivery, and NPS-issued credential verification.

What Your Organization and Candidates Receive

Certification Access

Assign purchased Certification Seats to eligible candidates for supported NPS certification programs.

Candidate Accounts

Each assigned candidate receives an individual NPS account for the applicable certification workflow.

Preparation Resources

Study materials and unlimited practice exams are included as optional candidate-preparation resources.

Certification Examination

Eligible candidates receive access to the applicable secure online certification examination process. Current initial certification registration includes up to three examination attempts.

NPS Group Management

Organization administrators can assign Certification Seats, review candidate progress, access available exam information, and use domain-level reports from practice and final certification exams to identify areas that may need further focus.

Digital Credential Delivery

After meeting all applicable requirements, successful candidates receive access to their NPS-issued digital credential.

NPS Verify

NPS Verify is the official public verification source for NPS-issued credential status after all applicable certification requirements are satisfied.

Onboarding and Support

NPS supports organization administrator setup, plan activation, and the applicable Certification Access workflow.

Each Certification Seat includes access to NPS study materials and unlimited practice exams to support candidate preparation. These resources are optional and are not required before a candidate takes the certification examination. After completing identity verification and receiving application approval, an eligible candidate may proceed directly to the exam. Organizations and instructors should not present the study materials or practice exams as required coursework, examination prerequisites, or steps that unlock exam access.

How Organization Onboarding Works

From Plan Selection to Group Certification Access

Organization Plan Pricing Plan Guidance
1 Choose a Plan or Request Guidance

Compare Foundation, Growth, and Leadership using your expected Certification Seat volume, purchase timing, administrator needs, and 12-month operating requirements.

If the best route is not obvious, NPS can help you compare Organization Plans and Group Rates so you can choose the access model that best fits how your organization plans to operate.

Organization Plan Pricing Program Terms
2 Confirm Programs and Plan Terms

NPS confirms the certification programs your organization plans to support, expected Certification Seat volume, and the Organization Plan that fits the approved setup.

Before activation, we also review the agreement, payment process, plan term, additional-seat pricing, program availability, and any applicable route conditions so your organization understands how the plan will work.

Organization Plan Pricing Administrator Access
3 Set Up Your Organization Administrator

NPS establishes your organization administrator workflow and connects the appropriate NPS Group Management access included with the Organization Plan.

If an applicable NPS instructor credential is not used, NPS Bridge Group Administrator Access is provided at no additional charge so your organization can administer Certification Seats and available candidate information.

Organization Plan Pricing Certification Seats
4 Assign Certification Seats

Your organization administrator assigns purchased Certification Seats to eligible candidates through NPS Group Management and can review available progress throughout the certification workflow.

Administrators can also access available exam information, review domain-level reports to identify areas that may need further focus, monitor certification outcomes, and support NPS-issued credential verification.

NPS Group Management

Manage Group Certification Activity in One Administrative Workflow

NPS Group Management gives organization administrators a central workflow for assigning Certification Seats, reviewing candidate progress, accessing available exam information, and using domain-level reporting to identify areas that may need further focus. Current capabilities include:

NPS Bridge Group Management features

Add or Invite Candidates

Create or invite candidate accounts using the applicable Group Management workflow.

Assign Certification Seats

Assign available Certification Seats to eligible candidates.

Review Candidate Progress

See which candidates are still in progress and which have completed the certification process.

Review Exam & Domain Reports

Review available practice and final certification exam information, including domain-level reporting that can help identify content areas needing further focus.

Access Credential Proof

Review available proof of successful NPS certification outcomes.

Verify NPS-Issued Credentials

Direct users to NPS Verify for official NPS-issued credential status.

NPS Certifications Available for Organization Access

Organization Plan access is available for supported NPS certification programs. Current program availability, candidate eligibility, and applicable purchase routes are confirmed during setup.

Plan Terms and Certification Boundaries

What to Know Before Selecting a Plan

12-Month Plan Term

Your Organization Plan provides its plan benefits and fixed additional-seat rate for the applicable 12-month term.

Certification Seat Availability

Purchased Certification Seats do not expire.

Additional Certification Seats

Additional Certification Seats purchased during the plan term use the fixed rate associated with your selected plan.

Candidate Eligibility

Purchasing or assigning a Certification Seat does not establish candidate eligibility. Candidates must meet the current requirements for the applicable NPS certification program.

Program and Renewal Availability

NPS confirms supported programs, initial-certification or renewal availability, and applicable route conditions during plan setup.

Plan Changes and Renewal

Purchased Certification Seats are non-refundable and non-transferable. Organization Plan payment, upgrade, and renewal terms are governed by the applicable agreement and current NPS policies.

Organization Responsibilities

NPS provides certification eligibility review, certification examinations, NPS Group Management, credential issuance, and NPS-issued credential verification. Organizations remain responsible for their training, supervision, skills validation, employment decisions, and applicable organizational requirements.

NPS Bridge Boundary

NPS Bridge provides certification access and administration support; it is not a school, staffing agency, clinical site operator, employer of record, or placement guarantee.

Candidate Progress Visibility

Review available candidate progress, exam information, and domain-level reporting through NPS Group Management.

Compare Organization Plans and Group Rates

Choose the Access Route That Matches How You Operate

GROUP RATES ORGANIZATION PLANS
Designed for Instructors and organizations purchasing Certification Seats through an approved Group Rates access path Schools, employers, health systems, labs, workforce programs, and other organizations with recurring or broader group certification needs
Starting volume Quantity-based Certification Seat purchases 25 Certification Seats
Access path Applicable NPS instructor credential or NPS Bridge Group Administrator Access Organization administrator setup is included with the Organization Plan
Pricing Quantity-based per-seat pricing for each purchase Foundation, Growth, or Leadership with a fixed additional-seat rate during the 12-month plan term
Administration NPS Group Management through the applicable instructor or Group Administrator access path NPS Group Management with organization administrator setup included
Best next step Compare current Group Rates Compare Organization Plans or request plan guidance

Organizations at or above 25 Certification Seats may still benefit from comparing Group Rates with Organization Plans. Recurring volume, administrator requirements, locations or cohorts, purchase timing, organization structure, and operational needs can affect fit; quantity alone does not determine the right route. If an Organization Plan is selected and an applicable NPS instructor credential is not used, NPS Bridge Group Administrator Access is provided at no additional charge.

Why Organizations Choose NPS

A Clearer Relationship With the Certification Agency

NPS Instructor Certification Program Nurse

National Allied Health Certification

National Performance Specialists provides competency-based certification examinations, credential issuance, renewal, and official verification for NPS-issued allied health credentials.

Predictable Group Pricing

Organization Plans make total plan cost, per-seat pricing, and the fixed rate for additional Certification Seats clear before your organization begins.

One Certification Access Workflow

Organization administrator setup, Certification Seat assignment, candidate accounts, optional preparation resources, secure online certification examinations, digital credential delivery, and verification connect through the applicable NPS workflow.

Credential Visibility

Successful candidates receive access to NPS-issued digital credentials, and employers and organizations can confirm current NPS credential status through NPS Verify.

Administrator Access & Organization Support

Organization administrator setup is included with every Organization Plan. If an applicable NPS instructor credential is not used, NPS Bridge Group Administrator Access is provided at no additional charge, with NPS support through plan activation and the group certification workflow.

Find the Right Organization Plan

Tell us how your organization expects to use NPS Certification Access. We will review your expected volume, programs, administrator needs, and start timeframe to help identify the most appropriate Organization Plan or alternate route.

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  • Match your expected Certification Seat volume

  • Identify applicable Organization Plan options

  • Review your certification program needs

  • Consider Group Management requirements

  • Determine the appropriate next step

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an NPS Bridge Organization Plan?

An NPS Bridge Organization Plan is a 12-month group Certification Access arrangement for schools, employers, health systems, laboratories, diagnostic centers, workforce programs, and other organizations. Each plan includes a defined number of Certification Seats, a fixed additional-seat rate during the plan term, NPS Group Management, organization administrator setup, and applicable support.

What is a Certification Seat?

A Certification Seat is access that may be assigned to one eligible candidate for one NPS certification program through the applicable NPS group workflow.

What is Certification Access?

Certification Access describes the broader NPS service provided to an organization or group. Certification Seats are the counted units purchased and assigned within that relationship.

How much do the Organization Plans cost?

NPS Bridge Foundation includes 25 Certification Seats for $4,000, or $160 per seat. NPS Bridge Growth includes 100 Certification Seats for $13,000, or $130 per seat. NPS Bridge Leadership includes 250 Certification Seats for $30,000, or $120 per seat.

Which Organization Plan fits our volume?

NPS Bridge Foundation has the lowest published Organization Plan total cost from 25 through 81 expected seats. NPS Bridge Growth has the lowest published Organization Plan total cost from 82 through 230 seats. NPS Bridge Leadership has the lowest published Organization Plan total cost from 231 through 250 seats. Needs above 250 seats route to a higher-volume consultation. Operational needs may still justify comparing more than one route.

What is the rate for additional Certification Seats?

The additional-seat rate matches the selected plan: $160 each for NPS Bridge Foundation, $130 each for NPS Bridge Growth, and $120 each for NPS Bridge Leadership during the applicable 12-month plan term.

Do unused Certification Seats expire?

Purchased Certification Seats do not expire. The 12-month Organization Plan term controls plan benefits and the fixed additional-seat rate; it does not cause unused Certification Seats to expire.

Is NPS Group Management included?

Yes. Every Organization Plan includes NPS Group Management and organization administrator setup. Organization administrators can assign Certification Seats, review available candidate progress and exam information, access domain-level reporting, and support NPS-issued credential verification.

Can multiple administrators have access?

Administrator access is part of the Organization Plan workflow. Available administrator roles and the appropriate setup for your organization are confirmed during onboarding.

Which NPS certifications can our organization offer?

Organization access may be available for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Certified Electrocardiogram Technician, Certified Patient Care Technician, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, and Certified Behavioral Health Specialist programs. NPS confirms current availability and route-specific conditions before plan activation.

Can Organization Plans support renewals?

Organization-sponsored renewal access may be available for supported NPS credentials. NPS will confirm the current renewal programs, candidate requirements, and workflow for your organization.

Can employers, laboratories, and workforce programs use Organization Plans?

Yes. Organization Plans are designed for qualified schools, employers, health systems, laboratories, diagnostic centers, workforce programs, and other organizations with group certification needs.

What happens after we choose a plan?

NPS confirms the Organization Plan, applicable certification programs, agreement, payment process, and administrator setup. After activation, Certification Seats become available for assignment to eligible candidates through the applicable NPS Group Management workflow.

Can we upgrade to another plan?

Contact NPS to review current upgrade options. Any price, seat, rate, and term adjustments are governed by the applicable agreement and current NPS policies.

Are Certification Seats refundable or transferable?

No. Purchased Certification Seats are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Does the plan renew automatically?

Renewal terms are defined in the applicable agreement presented before approval or purchase. Do not rely on the public plan term alone to determine renewal or automatic-renewal status.

What should we do if we need more than 250 Certification Seats?

Submit the plan-selection form and choose more than 250 seats. NPS will review your expected volume, programs, administrator needs, locations or cohorts, and implementation timeframe before recommending a higher-volume route.

How do Organization Plans differ from Group Rates?

Organization Plans are 12-month organization-focused plans that begin at 25 Certification Seats and include organization administrator setup, NPS Group Management, and a fixed additional-seat rate during the plan term. Group Rates use quantity-based per-seat pricing for each purchase and can be accessed through either an applicable NPS instructor credential or NPS Bridge Group Administrator Access. Organizations may compare both routes based on recurring volume, administrator needs, locations or cohorts, purchase timing, and operating requirements.

Do study materials or practice exams have to be completed before the certification exam?

No. NPS study materials and unlimited practice exams are optional preparation resources. After completing identity verification and receiving application approval, an eligible candidate may proceed directly to the certification examination without accessing or completing those resources.

Does purchasing a Certification Seat guarantee eligibility, certification, or employer acceptance?

No. Candidates must meet current NPS eligibility and application requirements and successfully complete the applicable certification examination. NPS does not guarantee eligibility, examination success, certification, employer acceptance, employment, licensure, or legal authorization to perform job duties.

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