CPR & First Aid Certification · Head-to-head
ProTrainings / ProCPR vs Advanced Medical Certification
ProTrainings / ProCPR
Editorial score · Higher overall
VS
Advanced Medical Certification
Editorial score
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | ProTrainings / ProCPR | Advanced Medical Certification |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum (25%) | 8.9/10 ✓ | 8.4/10 |
| Credibility (25%) | 8.9/10 ✓ | 8.4/10 |
| Value (20%) | 8.4/10 | 8.9/10 ✓ |
| Flexibility (15%) | 9.5/10 | 10/10 ✓ |
| Support (15%) | 8.4/10 ✓ | 7.8/10 |
| Overall | 8.8/10 | 8.6/10 |
Key facts side by side
| ProTrainings / ProCPR | Advanced Medical Certification | |
|---|---|---|
| Program | ProCPR (ProTrainings) Online CPR Certification | Advanced Medical Certification (AMC) Online ACLS, PALS, BLS and CPR |
| Price | $39.95 – $59.95 | $119 – $1,498 |
| Duration | About 3.5 to 5.5 hours of video depending on course; certificate valid 2 years. | Self-paced online; free training materials, exam with unlimited retakes |
| Format | Self-paced | Self-paced |
| Accreditation | Follows AHA and ECC/ILCOR guidelines; approved by hundreds of state and health boards (per ProCPR); accredited continuing education available. | Accredited for up to 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits via the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) |
| Certificate | CPR certificate valid for 2 years; free wallet card; blended certificate available with hands-on evaluation. | Instant digital provider card; proof of certification stated as accepted nationwide |
| Free trial | — | Free online training materials and practice test before paying for certification |
| Refund policy | Risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee. | Full money-back guarantee |
Highlighted cells mark the better value for that row (higher score, lower starting price). “—” means not published or not yet checked. Data checked from October 5, 2026.
Our verdict
Choose ProTrainings / ProCPR if…
Workers who need a nationally accepted online CPR card fast, with an optional hands-on skills evaluation.
It scores higher on curriculum, credibility and support.
Its lowest published price is lower ($39.95 – $59.95).
Choose Advanced Medical Certification if…
Working healthcare professionals who need a fast, online ACLS, PALS or BLS certification or renewal with CME credits.
It scores higher on value and flexibility.