Format & Length of Study

The curriculum is delivered through a combination of lectures, discussions, experiential learning, practicums, readings, and independent study. Some of this is synchronous and some is asynchronous. 

NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE — In-Person Format:  The in-person course consists of 6 weekends of training. The rest of the weekend involves a combination of lectures, discussion, group exercises, independent reflection, and coaching. A separate asynchronous online component is also required that delivers assignments and supplemental resources.

NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE — Virtual Format: The online course meets weekly for 2 hours with their classmates and teachers to discuss that week’s lesson content from our course website and practice peer coaching. The online course has been running since 2015 (not a pandemic pivot!). Through those iterations we’ve refined the course to ensure that we reliably deliver the enthusiastic engagement, connection & sense of community, and individualized attention that our in-person course is known for.

Self-Study Formats: The self-study course is a self-directed, online, asynchronous course. All course activities are self-directed assignments, for which detailed feedback is given by the teacher. There is no independent study project (ISP) for the this format, and Life Coaching sessions for students are not included. Rather, students have the option to add-on coaching sessions and/or the ISP option. Remote support via email or the internal message system on the course website.

Private Fellowship: This format allows students to have a completely individualized journey through the course and certification process. Details such as scheduling, frequency and pace are negotiated with each fellowship student. We customize the teaching approach to each student’s learning styles, preferences, and goals.

Time Commitment: Students typically need the same amount of time for self-directed learning as class time. For example, online course students would set aside 2 hours for class each week, and 2 hours for self-directed learning (this does not include coaching sessions or reading time). In-person/weekend students would need two full days worth of time for self-directed learning each month to match the two full days of class time. Readiness will be assessed during the interview.