The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) reminds quality management (QM) certificate holders who achieved certification/recertification during calendar year 2024, that they must recertify by December 31, 2026. Maintaining certification through recertifying every two years is highly recommended to keep QM skills honed and refreshed. Additional information on the QM process is included in ODPANN 26-010.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-102. This announcement provides information about the 2026 Virtual Quality Management (QM) Certification classes, including when and how to register. Please view the announcement for additional details.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-101, which explains that registration for the January – April 2026 Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course is now open on the MyODP website. Please view the announcement for registration information and additional details.
ADvancing States, which represents the nation’s 56 state and territorial agencies on aging and disabilities as well as long-term services and supports directors, has partnered with the Department of Health Policy and Management at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health to create a first-of-its-kind online training program to support our nation’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) program workforce. The initial Foundational Leadership in HCBS: Building Expertise to Better Support People in their Homes and Communities certificate program launches in September 2025.
The core training sessions deliver essential curriculum covering HCBS systems, policies, and operations — everything participants need to enhance their effectiveness and advance policy advocacy in this critical sector. Fewer than 20 spots remain in the September pilot session, and there will be another session offered in January 2026. The course fee is $600 for government and non-profit employees and $1300 for corporate employees. Group registration opportunities are expected to be available for the January 2026 session.
Quick Registration Links:
The course is offered exclusively online and is self-paced so learners can set their own schedules, but the course will require the equivalent of about two hours per week for 10 weeks. Participants will learn more about populations utilizing LTSS, the organizations and individuals providing LTSS, and the varied sources of funding for LTSS, with a focus on HCBS, plus key policy areas, including the Older Americans Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Medicare, Medicaid, and the processes by which individuals access services. Please view the Course Overview and Syllabus for additional details about course topics and learning objectives.
Sign up using the links above; for questions about the HCBS Certificate program, contact Annie Kimbrel via email.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-08. This announcement provides guidance for Certified Medication Administration Trainers that train for multiple eligible providers. You can also view “Maintaining your Trainer Certificate” for instructions on ensuring your certificate may be used to teach in eligible provider settings.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please submit a ticket through the MA Help Desk.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-078. This communication provides information on new 2025 QM Certification class dates and registration information.
Registration opens August 5. Visit MyODP to register. Class dates are:
Please view the announcement for additional information and details.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-071. This announcement states that registration for the September – December 2025 Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course classes (also known as cohorts) is now open on the MyODP website. Please view the announcement for details and to register for the course.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared that registration for the Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course is now open. Classes available are for the May – August 2025 CI Initial Certification Course classes (also known as cohorts). Register now at MyODP’s website, and review communication ODPANN 25-031 for registration information and additional details.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared information on four new virtual 2025 Quality Management Certification Classes.
Registration opens March 5, 2025. You can log into MyODP to register.
Class Dates:
Please view announcement ODPANN 25-024 for information and details.
