200 hour independent learning pathway
to explore the concepts, skills and practices of process-oriented psychology for personal and professional growth
The Certificate is a self-guided learning pathway designed to allow you to meet your learning goals, with the pace, style, and structure that suits your unique, individual needs and tastes. It allows participants to study anywhere in the world, in person or online.
12 Months
Certificate Membership
25
Individual Processwork sessions
125
Processwork Training hours
1
Certificate Reflections Project
The Certificate is a great choice for therapists, counselors, coaches and other practitioners working one-on-one with clients, as well as facilitators and consultants working with teams and organizations. It is perfect for anyone just beginning to explore Processwork but can also be a satisfying option for more advanced students.
The Certificate provides focus and support to go deeper with the Processwork awareness paradigm for personal growth and professional skill development.
Since 1992, the Certificate has given people a structured way to go deeper with Processwork without fitting into a fixed curriculum.
Because the program is self-guided, what, and how, you study is shaped by your own questions, your own practice and what you’re actually trying to understand.
You work one-on-one with a mentor, train with teachers anywhere in the global Processwork community and become part of a learning community of students doing the same.
For many, the Certificate is also the beginning of something bigger. It is also the recommended foundation for those who go on to pursue the Self-Guided Diploma.
Focus on the study of Processwork for personal and professional growth with the support of a Mentor and a commitment to 200 contact hours over a minimum of 12 months.
After graduating from the Process Work Institute I used my training on a path to elected office in the Greek government. I served for 4 years in the parliament of Greece. My facilitation skills helped me be a better politician and were essential in my work with the European Council and my work with refugee resettlement.
Psychotherapist and Politician
I’m a consultant that focuses on cultural change, team building and leadership development. The degree from PWI helped me develop the skills to understand organizational change and how to facilitate it.
Consultant, Speaker, Coach
I was a postdoctoral researcher when I started my PWI program and have obtained 3 promotions since then. I spend my time running a lab that evaluates treatments for inherited retinal degenerations. PWI provided me with the conflict resolution skills needed to manage my team, teach students, navigate relationships in my division and most interestingly, navigate industry relationships.
Assistant Professor at Oregon Health and Science University.
Estimated costs are in US dollars. However training and mentorship hours may be completed with recognized Processwork Diplomates anywhere in the world and fees will vary based on local regional currencies.
(175 hours @ $20-40/hour) Students may complete training online or anywhere in the world with recognized Processwork Diplomates and fees will reflect regional economic conditions.
Individual Processwork Sessions estimated at $100 USD per session, varies by location and context
$45/month or $495 annual enrollment rate. Partial scholarships are available to support participation equity.
Certificate Membership for a minimum of 12 months is required to earn the Certificate and is available by monthly or annual subscription.
All other costs associated with the Certificate including the 25 individual Processwork sessions and 175 training hours are in addition to the Membership Plan. Training and individual session rates vary based on regional contexts and are selected and arranged at the discretion of the student.
Certificate Membership grants you access to the Certificate Benefits including the private online Student Community Space, available only to PWI Certificate and Diploma students.
Students typically complete their Certificate over 1-3 years.
Partial scholarships are available to support participation equity. Prospective students from emerging economies or subject to systemic disadvantage are encouraged to choose the Partial Scholarship Equity Plan to support their study.
Choose the rate that is fair for you.
Find an estimated minimum budget for earning the Certificate in the Handbook, including the Membership Plan and all other training costs.
Before enrolling in the Certificate membership, please read all the information on this page and in the Certificate Handbook carefully to decide if this learning pathway is right for you.
There are no refunds available on Certificate Membership Plans, but you may end your subscription at any time. Membership will expire at the end of the current subscription period.
Students may enroll at any time by becoming a Certificate Member on a monthly or annual subscription.
Note that all other costs associated with the Certificate including the 25 individual Processwork sessions and 175 training hours are NOT INCLUDED in the Membership Plan. Training and individual session rates vary based on regional contexts and are selected and arranged at the discretion of the student. Find estimated minimum costs of earning the Certificate in the Handbook.
Before enrolling in a Certificate membership plan, please read all the information on this page and in the Certificate Handbook carefully to decide if this learning pathway is right for you.
There are no refunds available on Certificate Membership Plans, but you may end your subscription at any time. Membership will expire at the end of the current subscription period.
The Certificate is an entry level certification that enables students to deepen their understanding of Processwork. It does not on its own prepare people for practice in mental health, coaching, or organizational work. Students should have other qualifications such as advanced degrees to practice in their domain of expertise.
Students are cautioned that the Certificate is not recognized by any license granting agency as a basis for licensure or professional membership as a licensed mental health practitioner in Oregon. Students are responsible to research their domain of expertise and practice in the state or country where they live and work.
PWI expects graduates of all our programs to work collaboratively with other professions and abide by relevant regional requirements.
