This program does not give a license to practice. It does, however, give professionals such as those in a coaching, therapy, or consulting practice a set of positive psychology tools to apply in their area of expertise.
The field of positive psychology is relatively new, and as such, there is no "positive psychology" licensing requirements. There is no official designation, and even those who have a master's degree in positive psychology use the general term of "positive psychology practitioner." Those with PhDs can use the term "positive psychologist," for example.
Previous students have taken a coaching certification course alongside CiWPP so they can apply the positive psychology tools in coaching.
Students who complete our Positive Psychology Coaching Fundamentals course receive a Certificate of Completion from Wholebeing Institute. The course does provide ICF CCE units for those who register and pay for the credits, as well as, complete the course requirements for the credits that are posted on the course overview page.
The course consists of nine modules, two onsite and seven online. The onsite immersions are five days and the online modules are four to five weeks. During the first immersion, students self-select small groups of six people to work with over the following online modules. These groups typically meet virtually once or twice during each module. These small groups are overseen by teaching assistants who support the learning process. Within each online module, two video webinars are scheduled. On one of the webinars, students can connect directly with the core faculty and one includes an interview with a guest speaker. These speakers are positive psychology practitioners, helping students understand how the material can be applied in work or personal relationships. The course culminates in another five-day immersion, marking the end of the program where students present their final project.
The Certificate in Whole-Person Positive Psychology offers a proven set of tools and principles useful in any profession or leadership role—managers, leaders, social workers, psychologists, coaches, allied health professionals, yoga teachers, and school teachers—anyone who influences how people think, act, and live, will benefit from this program.
How do I know what the course materials are for the course and where can I find them?
The materials are listed in the syllabus found on the course overview page as well as in the virtual classroom. Articles assigned during the course will be linked for students in the weekly lesson. Books must be acquired by the student. We suggest Amazon, ebooks, and your local library as resources.
No. As long as the student completed the training while the program was approved, ICF will be able to verify that in their records, so the student can submit that training certificate at any time. ICF does not have a recency policy for coach training at this time.
Yes. The live events are all recorded and available for replay in the virtual classroom for those who cannot attend live, and the instructor will respond to questions posted in the discussion forum in the virtual classroom.
This program does not give a license to practice. It does, however, give professionals such as those in a coaching, therapy, or consulting practice a set of positive psychology tools to apply in their area of expertise.
The field of positive psychology is relatively new, and as such, there is no "positive psychology" licensing requirements. There is no official designation, and even those who have a master's degree in positive psychology use the general term of "positive psychology practitioner." Those with PhDs can use the term "positive psychologist," for example.
Previous students have taken a coaching certification course alongside CiWPP so they can apply the positive psychology tools in coaching.
Students who complete our Positive Psychology Coaching Fundamentals course receive a Certificate of Completion from Wholebeing Institute. The course does provide ICF CCE units for those who register and pay for the credits, as well as, complete the course requirements for the credits that are posted on the course overview page.
The course consists of nine modules, two onsite and seven online. The onsite immersions are five days and the online modules are four to five weeks. During the first immersion, students self-select small groups of six people to work with over the following online modules. These groups typically meet virtually once or twice during each module. These small groups are overseen by teaching assistants who support the learning process. Within each online module, two video webinars are scheduled. On one of the webinars, students can connect directly with the core faculty and one includes an interview with a guest speaker. These speakers are positive psychology practitioners, helping students understand how the material can be applied in work or personal relationships. The course culminates in another five-day immersion, marking the end of the program where students present their final project.
The Certificate in Whole-Person Positive Psychology offers a proven set of tools and principles useful in any profession or leadership role—managers, leaders, social workers, psychologists, coaches, allied health professionals, yoga teachers, and school teachers—anyone who influences how people think, act, and live, will benefit from this program.
How do I know what the course materials are for the course and where can I find them?
The materials are listed in the syllabus found on the course overview page as well as in the virtual classroom. Articles assigned during the course will be linked for students in the weekly lesson. Books must be acquired by the student. We suggest Amazon, ebooks, and your local library as resources.
No. As long as the student completed the training while the program was approved, ICF will be able to verify that in their records, so the student can submit that training certificate at any time. ICF does not have a recency policy for coach training at this time.
Yes. The live events are all recorded and available for replay in the virtual classroom for those who cannot attend live, and the instructor will respond to questions posted in the discussion forum in the virtual classroom.
