
Which training option is best for me?
Purple makes it easy to discover THE PERFECT training for your location, schedule, budget, and learning needs.
There’s something for everyone.
TRAIN ANYWHERE
From anywhere in the US via Purple’s Live Online Classrooms
At a Purple Center
Wherever you choose when Purple comes to you (MD, VA, DC, PA, DE, WV).
ON YOUR SCHEDULE
Classes every day of the week, 6 am to 10 pm, across the US.
Morning, afternoon, or night - Whatever you’re availability, there’s a class for you.
BY YOURSELF OR WITH A GROUP
Sign up for Just for You™ -Purple’s private, 30-minute certification training.
Or, interact with others in a lively group class.
ONLINE, IN PERSON, OR BOTH
Get certified online in our Live Online Classroom, in person at Purple or when we come to you.
Or, do both! Choose Hybrid Learning to learn at your pace then test with Purple.
WITHIN YOUR BUDGET
Top-notch training for unbelievably low prices. PLUS:
20-30% OFF with all training COVID DISCOUNTS.
Get certified for as little as $3.95/mo with a Be Prepared Membership.
Save 10-15% more with early and late training hours.
HOW YOU LEARN BEST
Choose from 5 class types.
QuickCert™ classes get you in, certified, and on with your day - in less than half the time.
Full, Hands-On Experience is in-depth AND fun.
COMPARE THE 5 CLASS TYPES
AHA, Red Cross, and ASHI
Purple is authorized by all three of the major certifying organizations.
AHA vs Red Cross vs ASHI. Which one should you choose?
INDIGO is Purple's Friendly Digital Registration Assistant
INDIGO gets you to the right place, whether you want to:
get certified one-on-one, early morning before work,
train virtually in a Live Online class, or
find the most budget-savvy training available
FIVE CLASS TYPES
For how you learn best
Have you taken the same class over and over? Now, you can skip the long lecture. QuickCert™ options get you excellent training in less than half the time, without putting you to sleep.
Prefer an in-depth hands-on approach? Our Full, Hands-On Experience is both thorough and enjoyable.
QUICKCERT™
Four ways to get certified in 1 - 2½ hours … without cutting corners.
Just the Test™
Get certified for Red Cross and ASHI classes by testing out.
Training Organization: Red Cross and ASHI
Location: Online, At a Purple Training Center, or we can come to you
Group Class length: 50 minutes - 1 hour, 10 minutes
Price: 0.5 / 5
Format: Simple, quick skills assessment
Independent, Self-Paced Learning: ✔ available as an optional add-on
One-on-one or group: ✔ Available for BOTH one-on-one & group training.
EZ Practice + Test™
Show up, practice, and show off your skills!
Training Organization: Red Cross and ASHI
Location: Online, At a Purple Training Center, or we can come to you
Group Class length: 1 hour, 20 minutes - 2 hours, 45 minutes
Price: 1 / 5
Format: Instructor-assisted practice session, followed by a skills assessment.
Independent, Self-Paced Learning: ✔ Available as an optional add-on
One-on-one or group: ✔ Available for BOTH one-on-one & group training.
Hybrid / Blended Learning
Learn at your pace. Test with Purple.
Training Organization: AHA, Red Cross, & ASHI
Location: Part 1 - Online (self paced). Part 2 - Online, at a Purple Training Center, or we can come to you
Group Class length: 1 hour, 20 minutes - 2 hours, 45 minutes
Price: 1.5 / 5
Format: 2 Parts. Part 1 - Independent, self-paced online learning. Part 2 - Practice session and skills assessment with an instructor (online or in person)
Independent, Self-Paced Learning: ✔ Required prior to assessment with instructor.
One-on-one or group: ✔ Available for BOTH one-on-one & group training.
Quick Renew™
Review. Practice. Recertify.™
Training Organization: Red Cross & ASHI. AHA only for BLS
Location: Online, At a Purple Training Center, or we can come to you
Group Class length: 1 hour, 10 minutes - 2 hours, 40 minutes
Price: 2 / 5
Format: Review and videos with instructor, followed by a practice session and skills assessment
Independent, Self-Paced Learning: ✔ Available as an optional add-on
One-on-one or group: ✔ Available for BOTH one-on-one & group training.
FULL, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE™
Full, Hands-On Experience™
Fun, Interactive, Instructor-led training.
Training Organization: AHA, Red Cross, & ASHI
Location: Online, At a Purple Training Center, or we can come to you
Group Class length: 2 hours, 35 minutes - 5 hours, 50 minutes
Price: 2.5 / 5
Format: Instructor-led training with lectures, interactive / group activities, and practice sessions.
Independent, Self-Paced Learning: ✔ Available as an optional add-on
One-on-one or group: ✔Group training available at Purple Training Centers & if we come to you. One-on-one only available if we come to you.