

Gain the knowledge, confidence, and certification to administer an Assisted Residential Facility (ARF) or RCFE in California and turn your passion for care into a meaningful, profitable business.

This ARF CDSS 35-Hour Training will take place over two consecutive weekends.

October 17 & 18
8:30 AM-6:30 PM (PST)
October 24 & 25
8:30 AM-S:30 PM (PST)

November Dates Coming Soon
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October 17 & 18
8:30 AM-6:30 PM (PST)
October 24 & 25
8:30 AM-S:30 PM (PST)

November Dates Coming Soon
Join the waitlist to be the first to know
An ARF Administrator oversees the daily operations of a licensed Assisted Residential Facility, ensuring the safety. well-being, and compliance of residents while managing staff, records, and state requirements.
Oversee care and staff at your own facility
Ensure compliance with CDSS regulations
Manage resident records and medication oversight
Conduct staff training and supervision
Handle inspections and documentation
Create a safe, structured, and supportive home environment

Choose your payment option and complete your enrollment.

Join live Zoom classes over two consecutive weekends.

Receive your CDSS 35-hour Administrator Certificate.
Aspirations Academy has helped thousands of new and current operators get certified and confidently launch or grow their assisted living business. Our course is 100% online, state-approved, and designed to give you real-world knowledge you can apply immediately.








One-time payment
Full access to live Zoom training
All course materials included
Earn your 35-hour certificate
+ 2 more payments of $148
3 easy payments
Same full course access
All course materials included
Final payment due by end of Day 1 (Oct 17) to be admitted into Day 2
Everything you need to complete your 35-hour ARF Administrator Certification and feel confident in your role — all in one program.
35 hours of CDSS-approved instruction
Course workbook and resources
Certificate of completion
Post-training support for exam prep
Live Zoom training — not just pre-recorded videos
Yes — 100% online via Zoom, start to finish. No in-person requirements, no commuting, no scheduling around a classroom. You complete the full 35-hour ICTP curriculum from wherever you are.
No prior healthcare or caregiving experience is required. This course is built to take you from zero to certified — we walk you through everything you need to know to become a confident, qualified ARF Administrator, regardless of your background
Absolutely. The course is designed for real life — people building something for themselves while already carrying a full plate. You move through the material on a schedule that works for you, not the other way around.
Your $444 covers full access to the complete 35-hour CDSS-approved ARF Administrator Certification course — every module, every resource, and your certificate of completion upon finishing. No hidden fees, no upsells required to finish the course.
Yes. Aspirations Assisted Living Academy is a California DSS-approved ICTP vendor(Vendor #2000859-7351), approved through May 2028 — and currently the #1 CDSS-approved course on the state's own vendor list. This is a real, state-recognized certification, not a generic online class
You'll receive your certificate of completion, which satisfies the state's ICTP training requirement for ARF Administrator certification. From there, you're ready to move forward with your state certification application and take the next step toward opening or operating your own facility
Before you can apply for ARF Administrator certification with the state, you must complete a state-certified course — that's exactly what this training is. Once you've finished, you're ready to move forward with your certification application. Exact processing timelines are set by the state once your application is submitted, but completing this course is the required first step to get there.
Get certified, gain confidence, and create a business that makes a real difference.

CA DSS-Approved ARF Vendor #2000859-7351
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