Competent Professional Authority Training
This training will provide an overview of the Competent Professional Authority (CPA) role in performing WIC services including risk assessment, food package assignment, nutrition and breastfeeding education, and referrals. It will help the participant to apply WIC policy, based on federal regulations, to CPA functions. The participant will gain skills in client centered services to better serve the clients in their programs and to function as WIC team members.
CPA Training is consistent with Accreditation Management Evaluation (ACME) standards.
Please check recommended pre-requisites before registration.
In-Person Training
2 days
Day 1 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Day 2 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WIC CPA Training Agenda
Virtual Training
Please log-on to the Zoom link 10-15 minutes before the training to ensure that your technology is working. Cameras and mics are required.
2 days, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WIC Virtual CPA Training Agenda
2026 Dates & Locations
January 27-28, 2026
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m
Virtual Training
April 21-22, 2026
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m
Virtual Training
Registration closes April 15, 2026
July 15-16, 2026
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m
Virtual Training
Registration closes July 9, 2026
September 23-24, 2026
Day 1 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Day 2 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lansing, MI
Registration closes September 15, 2026