Top 10 Peptide Therapy Training Programs in 2026

For physicians, NPs, PAs and nurses. Updated October 2, 2026 · Prepared by Prospyr. Prospyr makes practice software, not clinical education, and none of the programs below is a Prospyr product. Each summary reflects what the provider publishes on its own website, checked October 2026. Course content, credit hours and prices change, so confirm everything in writing before you enroll.

What does a peptide therapy training course teach?

A peptide therapy training course teaches licensed clinicians how specific peptides are thought to work, how they are dosed and monitored, and how they fit, or don't fit, inside a legal prescribing practice. Good courses spend real time on sourcing and regulation: which products are FDA-approved drugs, which come from compounding pharmacies, and which compounds FDA has flagged. The differences that matter are accreditation (AMA PRA Category 1 or ANCC credit versus a certificate of completion), who teaches it, whether a vendor sells products alongside the course, and whether the format suits your schedule.

The 10 peptide therapy training programs at a glance

How we chose this list

We loaded each provider's own website and kept programs that clearly teach peptide therapy to licensed clinicians. Then we checked four things you can verify before you pay:

1. Accreditation stated on the page. Does the provider name AMA PRA Category 1, ANCC or another accrediting body, and how many hours?
2. Regulation and sourcing in the syllabus. Does the outline include FDA status, compounding rules or state scope of practice, not only protocols?
3. Who can enroll. Programs that limit certification to licensed or prescribing clinicians ranked higher than open enrollment.
4. Published terms. Price, format and access period stated up front.

We left out peptide sellers and pharmacies, and programs aimed mainly at coaches or non-clinicians. The order is our editorial view, not a measure of results.

A note on FDA status before you pick a course

Many peptides taught in these courses are not FDA-approved drugs. Some approved peptide medicines exist, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, which several syllabi cover. Many others reach patients only through compounding, which is limited by federal and state rules. FDA's page on bulk drug substances that may present significant safety risks (content current as of April 22, 2026) lists BPC-157, CJC-1295, ipamorelin, thymosin beta-4 fragment (TB-500), melanotan II and others as substances "previously in category 2" whose nominations were withdrawn. A course that teaches a compound is not a statement that you may lawfully prescribe or compound it. Check with your state board, your compounding pharmacy and a healthcare attorney. Our lists of 503B compounding pharmacies and GLP-1 compliance consultants cover the supply and legal side.

None of the providers below makes claims we have verified about patient outcomes, and we make none either.

1. A4M

A4M (American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine) runs a Peptide Therapy Certification "presented in 2 modules." Its page states that only licensed healthcare practitioners may enroll, that A4M or International Peptide Society membership is required for certification, and that both Module I and Module II must be completed. The International Peptide Society's former web address now redirects to A4M.

What stands out:

• Regulation is on the agenda. The published schedule includes a session titled "FDA, Quality Assurance, and State to State Status" and sessions on sterile manufacturing quality control, taught by pharmacists.
• Wide peptide coverage. Module I lists regenerative, neurocognitive, growth hormone axis, metabolic (including GLP-1 agonists) and immune peptides.
• Accredited credit. George Washington University's CME portal lists Module I in partnership with A4M at 20.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Right for: physicians and advanced practice clinicians who want a formal certification from an established society and are willing to join it. Ask: the current price of each module and membership, whether the on-demand version carries the same credit, and how often the content is updated.

2. Empire Medical Training

Empire Medical Training, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, runs a peptide therapy course for MDs, DOs, NPs, RNs and dentists, in person or by livestream. Its page describes a nine-module curriculum: pharmacology, GLP-1 agonists, growth hormone secretagogues, tissue-repair peptides, longevity compounds, hair restoration, clinical operations and practice integration. In-person sessions run a full day in cities that include New York, Dallas, Las Vegas, Orlando and Los Angeles. The livestream runs about seven hours plus a one-hour live Q&A.

What stands out:

• Published prices. $1,799–$2,149 in person and $949–$999 by livestream, as of October 2026.
• Separate tracks. It publishes separate peptide pages for nurses and NPs, physicians and other professions. The nursing page notes that RNs learn to support a peptide program while NPs with prescriptive authority may run one, depending on state law.

Right for: clinicians who learn best in a room on a set date. Ask: the exact credit hours for the session you book, and which faculty member teaches it. Empire also teaches hormone therapy and weight loss, so check bundle terms before you buy.

3. Clinical Peptide Society

Clinical Peptide Society is a professional group focused on therapeutic peptides, led by Drs. Edwin Lee and Luis Martinez. It offers an online peptide certification class of 10 full lectures, open to healthcare providers, with a listed regular price of $1,299. It also lists a live certification event in Orlando on February 27, 2027 (in person and online), a recorded Mastermind class ($1,499), a recorded Longevity Summit ($899) and a la carte webinars at $50 each.

Right for: clinicians who want a peptide-only society and a mix of recorded and live learning. Ask: whether the class carries CME credit and how many hours, and when the lectures were last updated; the page says "Updated for 2024."

4. Peptavo

Peptavo is an on-demand peptide course led by Jesse Morse, MD, a family and sports medicine physician, and operated by The Stack Source LLC in Austin, Texas. It advertises 20 accredited CE hours, jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE and ANCC, across 10 modules plus 2 bonus modules covering 30+ peptides with mechanism, dosing, monitoring and stop rules, and eight patient case studies. The price is $2,900. Peptavo states that it does not sell peptides. Enrollment is open to anyone, though the content is written for clinicians.

Right for: physicians, NPs and PAs who want a large block of accredited credit on their own schedule from a provider with no product to sell. Ask: how the course handles compounds on FDA's safety-risk list, and the refund policy.

5. SSRP Institute

SSRP Institute was founded in 2017 by William Seeds, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon who serves as medical director. Its Peptide Therapy Certification 2026 is on-demand: 19 faculty-led lessons totaling about 16 hours, 10 patient profiles with case studies, downloadable guides and lifetime access. It covers 10 care areas, including metabolic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, hormone and aesthetics. The page says the certification is "designed for practitioners with prescriptive authority"; non-prescribers can earn a modified certificate. Price: $3,995, or $2,995 for Pro members.

Right for: prescribers who want a detailed, case-based framework. Ask: whether CME credit is offered (the page we checked does not state it) and how the course addresses sourcing.

6. PracticalCME

PracticalCME has run procedural training since 2008 in 14 US cities, including Atlanta, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles. It reports triple accreditation (AMA PRA Category 1, AANP and ANCC) and states that all faculty are MDs with at least 10 years of experience. Its newer course, "IV Therapy Certification, Peptides, GLP-1s and the Wellness Frontier," is listed on ENP Network as on-demand, 11.5 ANCC contact hours (6.5 pharmacotherapeutic) and 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits, available through August 1, 2028, taught by Gregory Zengo, MD. The listing says it covers the eligibility test for whether a peptide can be lawfully compounded.

Right for: a med spa or IV clinic training several clinicians who need IV, GLP-1 and peptide credit together. Ask: the price, and how often the regulatory section is updated.

7. Age Management Medicine Group

Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG), based in Naples, Florida, offers online CME peptide courses covering "the science, published studies, chemical makeup, the role of peptides in medicine," with topics in skin care, growth hormone, immune function, and metabolic and cardiovascular disorders. Courses are sold as a bundle or as single offerings. Credit hours, format and prices are not published on the page we checked; it lists (239) 330-7495 and conference@agemed.org for details.

Right for: physicians already in AMMG's age management community. Ask: credit hours, faculty and price per module.

8. Elite NP

Elite NP, founded by Justin Allan, MSN, FNP, sells an Anti-Aging and Advanced Peptide course for nurse practitioners taught by Justin Groce, NP, and Justin Allan. It lists 7 ANCC-approved CE hours, 4 of them pharmacology, about seven hours of recorded content plus four bonus hours, and a dosing guide and consent form templates. Topics include growth hormone peptides, GLP-1s, sexual health peptides, and practice pricing and sourcing. Price: $499, with a money-back guarantee.

Right for: NPs who want an affordable introduction with pharmacology hours. Ask: who reviewed the consent templates, and whether they fit your state.

9. AdveraCare

AdveraCare sells "Peptide Therapy in Clinical Practice," a five-module, on-demand course for MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs and RNs. It lists 5+ hours of CME-accredited education with a certificate, 20+ protocols and safety guides, 24 months of access, and free weekly live webinars on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Eastern. Module 2 covers legal, ethical and scope considerations. Price: $597, non-refundable.

Right for: clinicians who want a short accredited primer before committing to a longer program. Ask: the accrediting body and the names and credentials of the faculty.

10. Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine (CBAM)

CBAM, based in Toronto, reports training 13,000+ practitioners. Its self-paced Peptide Therapy Certificate has 10 modules, including skin and hair regeneration, weight management with GLP-1 agonists, and safety, monitoring and regulatory topics. Access lasts one year, and learners pass an assessment for a CBAM certificate of completion. It lists a regular price of US$500.

Right for: an aesthetic practice that wants its team to understand topical and skin-focused peptides. Ask: the number and type of CME credits, and whether the regulatory module covers US rules.

Questions to ask any peptide therapy training provider

1. What credit do I get? Ask for the accrediting body (ACCME, ANCC, ACPE) and the exact hours on the certificate. A "certificate of completion" is not CME.
2. How does the course treat FDA status? Ask which taught compounds are FDA-approved, which are compounded, and how the course handles substances FDA has flagged.
3. Does anyone sell me product? Ask whether faculty or the provider have financial ties to a pharmacy, supplier or catalog, and whether that is disclosed.
4. Is it right for my license? Ask whether the content assumes prescriptive authority, and what an RN or esthetician on your team can and cannot do afterward.
5. When was it last updated? Peptide rules have changed often; ask for the date of the regulatory module.
6. What are the refund and access terms? Many on-demand courses are non-refundable; check how long you keep access.

Where Prospyr fits

Training covers the clinical side; your practice software is where the protocol, consent and follow-up live. A peptide program usually means intake questions, prescriptions, lab orders and repeat visits, so check that your system handles digital intake and lab ordering before you launch. If you're reviewing your software at the same time, book a practice demo.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a certification to prescribe peptides?

No national peptide certification is required to prescribe; your license and state scope of practice set what you can do. A course gives you knowledge and, if accredited, CME. Check with your state board before adding a peptide service.

Can nurses get peptide therapy training?

Yes, several programs here accept RNs and NPs, including Empire Medical Training, AdveraCare and Elite NP. What an RN can do after training depends on state law and a prescriber's order. NPs' prescribing authority varies by state.

Are peptides FDA-approved?

Some peptide drugs are FDA-approved, but many peptides taught in wellness courses are not. FDA has published a list of bulk substances that may present significant safety risks in compounding, which includes several popular peptides. Ask your compounding pharmacy and counsel about each compound before you offer it.

How much does peptide therapy training cost?

Published prices on this list run from $499 (Elite NP) to $3,995 (SSRP Institute) as of October 2026. In-person courses at Empire Medical Training cost $1,799–$2,149. Membership fees can add to the total at A4M and SSRP.

Can a med spa add peptide therapy after a course?

Only if a licensed prescriber oversees it and your state allows it. A med spa should also review hormone therapy training and related services, and confirm its medical director and supplier arrangements in writing. Wellness clinics often pair this with dietitian partners.

Want your company considered?

We review this list quarterly. Companies that train clinicians in peptide therapy can send their website and what they offer practices to info@prospyrmed.com. Inclusion is editorial and not paid.

Editorial scope

This list is based on each provider's public website, checked October 2026 with AI-assisted research. Providers did not review this article before publication. It is not medical or legal advice, not a guarantee of results, and not a substitute for checking accreditation, licensure and references. Read our methodology or report a correction.