Programs & Credentialing Ecosystem
Powered by the Excelsior Network
Through the Excelsior Network, agencies gain access to multiple nationally recognized training systems — allowing you to tailor your program using the strongest components of each catalog.
Rather than being locked into a single credentialing pathway, your organization can strategically deploy the right program for the right audience, operational need, or compliance requirement.
Alignment through Excelsior means flexibility, infrastructure, and growth — without building a training site from scratch.
Official alignment access provided through nationally recognized training organizations.
Multi-Program Alignment Model
Through the Excelsior Network, agencies can access one, two, or all three credentialing systems and tailor their training programs to match operational needs and audience requirements. This model allows organizations to maintain compliance and administrative oversight while scaling their programs without the burden of building and managing an independent training site. By centralizing infrastructure and alignment support, agencies gain flexibility, structure, and growth capacity within a streamlined framework.
American Heart Association
Clinically Recognized. Healthcare Preferred.
The American Heart Association is widely recognized within hospital and advanced provider environments. AHA programs are frequently required for clinical credentialing and advanced resuscitation training.
Distinctive Programs Available Through AHA:
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Heartsaver® First Aid / CPR/ AED
American Red Cross
Community Recognized. Workplace Accepted.
The American Red Cross carries strong brand recognition in community, university, and workplace environments. ARC programming is particularly prominent in aquatics, youth training, and disaster preparedness sectors.
Distinctive Programs Available Through ARC:
• Lifeguarding (Pool, Waterfront, Shallow Water)
• Babysitting & Child Care Certification
• CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
• Disaster Preparedness Programming
American Safety & Health Institute
Flexible. Scalable. Instructor-Friendly.
ASHI provides adaptable credentialing options designed for operational flexibility while maintaining national recognition. It is particularly well-suited for collegiate, recreation, and corporate safety programs.
Distinctive Programs Available Through ASHI:
• Emergency Medical Responder
• Stop Life-threatening Bleeding
• Advanced First Aid (Workplace Focused)
• Bloodborne Pathogens Compliance Programs
Why Multi-Program Access Matters
Different credentialing systems offer different strengths. Through the Excelsior Network, agencies can strategically deploy the right program for the right audience — without administrative duplication.
This multi-program alignment model allows organizations to:
• Utilize AHA for advanced provider and hospital-facing roles
• Deploy ASHI for scalable campus and corporate programming
• Integrate ARC for aquatics, youth, and community training
• Build a customized, growth-ready training structure
Infrastructure Provided by Excelsior
• Instructor alignment processing
• Credential verification
• Card fulfillment & tracking
• Compliance oversight
• Program growth support