Certified Anger Management Specialist Training
Advance your career with a nationally recognized, court-approved credential. Join thousands of therapists, social workers, coaches, and law enforcement professionals who have earned their CAMS certification through The Diversion Center.
What is a Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS)? A CAMS is a trained professional credentialed to facilitate court-approved anger management programs. The CAMS credential is issued by The Diversion Center and accredited by the National Association of Court Approved Treatment Providers (NACATP), making it recognized by courts, probation departments, and HR supervisors in all 50 states.
Why Become a Certified Anger Management Specialist?
Demand for court-mandated and voluntary anger management services is at an all-time high. By earning your Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS-I or CAMS-II) credential, you position yourself as an authority in a high-demand niche that generates consistent client referrals from courts, probation officers, and HR departments.
Unlike generic workshops, our curriculum is evidence-based and designed for immediate application. You will leave this training ready to run your first session — with all the materials, protocols, and business strategies you need to build a thriving practice.
Turnkey Curriculum
Everything you need to start your first anger management class immediately — workbooks, intake forms, and session guides all included.
Court Acceptance
Protocols that meet the strict requirements of court systems in all 50 states, ensuring your clients’ certificates are honored by judges and probation officers.
Business Growth
Proven marketing strategies to attract court referrals, corporate contracts, and private-pay clients — so you can build a full practice, not just a credential.
Who Can Become a Certified Anger Management Specialist?
The CAMS training is designed for a wide range of professionals. Whether you are a licensed clinician or a community-based peer support specialist, there is a certification level designed for your background.
What You Will Learn in This Anger Management Certification Course
Our training follows the rigorous standards set by the NACATP, ensuring you receive the highest level of instruction in both clinical practice and business development. The 12-hour curriculum covers everything from neuroscience to marketing.
The Physiology of Anger
Understanding the brain-body connection, neurological triggers, and the stress-anger cycle.
Curriculum Implementation
Learn how to properly use our anger management curriculum for group faciliation.
Intervention Techniques
CBT strategies, emotional intelligence training, and conflict resolution skills.
Group Facilitation
Best practices for managing difficult personalities, group dynamics, and productive sessions.
Ethics & Legalities
Navigating the legal requirements of court-mandated services, documentation, and professional boundaries.
Business Development
How to market your credential, build referral relationships with attorneys and probation officers, and grow your practice.
CAMS-I vs. CAMS-II: Which Anger Management Certification Is Right for You?
We offer two levels of certification depending on your educational background and professional experience. Both are nationally recognized and court-approved in all 50 states.
CAMS-I
The Certified Anger Management Specialist-I designation is ideal for entry-level professionals, life coaches, and peer support specialists who want to begin facilitating court-approved anger management groups.
CAMS-II
The Certified Anger Management Specialist-II designation is designed for professionals with a bachelor’s degree or higher in a mental health or related field who want to demonstrate advanced clinical competency.
Not sure which level fits your background? Contact us to speak with a training advisor.
Dr. Derek Collins — Founder, The Diversion Center
While there are other providers, The Diversion Center offers a distinct advantage: real-world application.
Led by Dr. Derek Collins, our training isn’t just academic — it’s built on years of successful practice running one of the largest court-mandated diversion programs in Georgia. Dr. Collins brings the clinical expertise, the business acumen, and the proven referral network strategies that most training programs simply don’t teach.
We don’t just teach you the theory. We teach you the business of anger management — including how to build relationships with attorneys, probation officers, and HR departments to keep your classes full year-round.
“This training changed my career. I went from struggling to find clients to having a waiting list for my anger management groups.” — Recent CAMS Graduate
This training is approved by the National Association of Court Approved Treatment Providers (NACATP).
What Our CAMS Graduates Are Saying
Professionals from across the country have transformed their careers with The Diversion Center’s Certified Anger Management Specialist training.
“I completed the CAMS training on a Friday and Saturday, and by the following week I had already signed my first contract with a local probation office. The business training alone was worth every penny.”
“As a social worker, I needed a credential that courts would actually accept. The CAMS certification from The Diversion Center opened doors I didn’t even know existed. Highly recommend Dr. Collins.”
“I was certified by another provider and my credential expired. The recertification process with The Diversion Center was seamless — $100, a quick training refresh, and I had my new 2-year certificate within days.”
Upcoming Live CAMS Training & Registration
CAMS Certification Training — Live & In-Person
Includes all training materials, workbook, and your NACATP-accredited certificate upon completion.
Anger Management Evaluation Training — Upgrade
Enhance your credential with specialized evaluation training. Upgrade your CAMS certification to include court-approved evaluation skills.
Seats are limited — register early to secure your spot for both training days.
Recertify Your Anger Management Certification With The Diversion Center
If you were certified by another agency and need to re-certify, we make the process simple, fast, and affordable. Submit your certificate, complete our online or live training, pay the $100 recertification fee, and we will recertify you for 2 years with a nationally recognized, court-approved credential valid in all 50 states.
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1Submit Your Certificate — Provide us with a copy of your current or expired certification from your previous agency. We accept credentials from any recognized anger management training provider.
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2Complete Our Training — Take our online or live anger management training to refresh your knowledge, update your skills, and align with our NACATP-accredited curriculum.
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3Pay the Recertification Fee — A one-time fee of $100 covers your recertification processing and new credentials. No hidden costs.
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4Receive Your New 2-Year Certificate — We will recertify you for 2 years, nationally recognized and court-approved in all 50 states through our NACATP accreditation.
Ready to Recertify?
Keep your credentials current and your practice active. Recertification is quick, affordable, and valid nationwide for 2 years.
Recertify With Us
Valid in all 50 states • 2-year certification • NACATP-accredited • $100 fee
Frequently Asked Questions About CAMS Certification
These are the most common questions we receive from professionals considering the Certified Anger Management Specialist training program.
What is a Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS)?
A Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS) is a trained professional credentialed to facilitate court-approved anger management programs. The CAMS credential is issued by The Diversion Center and accredited by the National Association of Court Approved Treatment Providers (NACATP), making it recognized by courts, probation departments, and HR supervisors in all 50 states. There are two levels: CAMS-I for entry-level professionals and CAMS-II for those with a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Is the CAMS certification valid in all 50 states?
Yes. The Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS) credential from The Diversion Center is nationally recognized and court-approved in all 50 states. It is accredited by the National Association of Court Approved Treatment Providers (NACATP), ensuring your credentials meet the standards required by courts, probation departments, and human resource supervisors nationwide.
How long does the Certified Anger Management Specialist training take?
You can become a Certified Anger Management Specialist in just 2 days at our live training events. Our intensive curriculum is designed to be completed over a single weekend — typically Friday and Saturday — after which you are ready to facilitate your first anger management class. Online options are also available for those who cannot attend in person.
How much does the CAMS certification cost?
The live in-person CAMS Certification Training costs $600 and includes all training materials, workbook, and your NACATP-accredited certificate upon completion. An optional Anger Management Evaluation Training Upgrade is available for $400 (October 10, 2026). Online training options are also available. If you are recertifying from another agency, the recertification fee is only $100.
What is the difference between CAMS-I and CAMS-II?
CAMS-I is designed for entry-level professionals, coaches, and peer support specialists who hold at least a high school diploma or GED. CAMS-II is an advanced designation for professionals with a bachelor’s degree or higher in a mental health or related field. Both certifications allow you to facilitate court-approved anger management classes in all 50 states.
Can I recertify my anger management certification if I was certified by another agency?
Yes. If you were certified by another agency and need to re-certify, The Diversion Center offers a simple 4-step process: (1) submit your existing certificate, (2) complete our online or live training, (3) pay the $100 recertification fee, and (4) receive your new 2-year NACATP-accredited certificate valid in all 50 states. Learn more about recertification here.
Will the training teach me how to get clients for my anger management business?
Absolutely. We don’t just teach you the clinical side — we teach you the business side. Our training includes proven marketing strategies to help you secure court referrals, corporate contracts, and private-pay clients. You will learn how to position yourself as the go-to anger management expert in your community.
Do I need to be a licensed therapist to take this training?
No. The CAMS-I certification is open to non-licensed professionals, coaches, and peer support specialists with a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. The CAMS-II level is reserved for those with a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field. Both certifications allow you to facilitate court-approved anger management sessions.
What other certifications does The Diversion Center offer?
The Diversion Center offers a wide range of certifications to help you expand your practice, including:
Ready to Start Your Certification Journey?
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career with a nationally recognized credential. Seats for our May 2026 live training are limited.
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