Welcome to BestKyTraining.com!

Online Adult Peer Support Training and Certification

 Why BestKyTraining.com?


  • Training  by experienced Peer Supports who currently work in the field
  • Courses begin the first Monday of each month
  • All classes are 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Monday- Friday
  • Missed classes can be rescheduled at any time for course completion
  • 15 classes to complete the state requirements of  30hrs
  • Convenient self-paced format to accommodate busy schedules 
  • Full course $150
  • Scholarships available. Email Miracles@GrinGrant.org to check if you qualify

 Why BestKyTraining.com?


  • Training  by experienced Peer Supports who currently work in the field
  • Courses begin the first Monday of each month
  • All classes are 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Monday- Friday
  • Missed classes can be rescheduled at any time for course completion
  • 15 classes to complete the state requirements of  30hrs
  • Convenient self-paced format to accommodate busy schedules 
  • Full course $150
  • Scholarships available. Email Miracles@GrinGrant.org to check if you qualify

BestKyTraining.com Instructor

Adriana Kenley, APSS

Director of BIPOC programming


" It's important for a BIPOC  (Black And Indigenous People Of Color) individual to see something real. Meaning, someone who looks like them, from where they are from, who understands what it was like.   Looking at celebrities who have been successful seems like a dream out of reach,  but seeing success in real life is much more attainable to make dreams come true. Being taught by someone from MY community is a very important part of making that happen." 

BestKyTraining.com Instructor

Adriana Kenley, APSS

Director of BIPOC programming


" It's important for a BIPOC  (Black And Indigenous People Of Color) individual to see something real. Meaning, someone who looks like them, from where they are from, who understands what it was like.   Looking at celebrities who have been successful seems like a dream out of reach,  but seeing success in real life is much more attainable to make dreams come true. Being taught by someone from MY community is a very important part of making that happen." 

BestKyTraining.com Instructor

Thomas Johnson, APSS, CSA

Director of BIPOC Outreach


"My goal for each student is to awaken the attitude of if he can be a Peer Support Specialist, then so can I!

BestKyTraining.com Instructor

Thomas Johnson, APSS, CSA

Director of BIPOC Outreach


"My goal for each student is to awaken the attitude of if he can be a Peer Support Specialist, then so can I!

BestKyTraining.com Instructor

Crystal Myers, APSS


Our APSS instructor staff collectively represent a strong group of people with different avenues of lived experience to encourage and support the recovery community. 

BestKyTraining.com Instructor

Crystal Myers, APSS


Our APSS instructor staff collectively represent a strong group of people with different avenues of lived experience to encourage and support the recovery community. 

BestKyTraining.com Instructor

Anthony Spenser, APSS


"Our APPS trainings are full of lived experiences, presented in a way to cultivate your desire to achieve your dream career as an Adult Peer Support Specialist."

BestKyTraining.com Instructor

Anthony Spenser, APSS


"Our APPS trainings are full of lived experiences, presented in a way to cultivate your desire to achieve your dream career as an Adult Peer Support Specialist."

BestKyTraining.com Instructor

Chad Anderson, APSS, CSA


"Being around people who inspire, challenge, and support us can push us beyond our comfort zones and encourage us to strive for greatness." 

BestKyTraining.com Instructor

Chad Anderson, APSS, CSA


"Being around people who inspire, challenge, and support us can push us beyond our comfort zones and encourage us to strive for greatness." 

BestKyTraining.com Instructor

Sean Turner, APSS, CSA


"It is my belief that this team of Peer Supports, and our shared lived experiences, far outweigh any of my educational experiences with other institutions. 

BestKyTraining.com Instructor

Sean Turner, APSS, CSA


"It is my belief that this team of Peer Supports, and our shared lived experiences, far outweigh any of my educational experiences with other institutions. 

KY State Requirements For Peer Support Certification


At least 18 years of age 

Have a current of past diagnosis of a mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder

Have received or currently receiving treatment 

Have earned a  high school diploma or general equivalence diploma (GED) 

Demonstrate a pattern of recovery from  mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders

Successfully complete a state approved 30hr adult peer support training course curriculum with an aggregate passing testing score of at least 70%.