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Coherence Advantage a HeartMath® Trainer Certification Program

Certification enables you to train and teach the HeartMath skillset to groups of any size, anywhere in the world.

Heart-Brain Coherence Optimizes Physical and Mental Performance

Coherence is Key to Increasing and Sustaining Our Energy Levels and Resilience.

Train others to connect more deeply with the wisdom and guidance of their heart’s intuitive intelligence — turn challenging days into ones with more ease and flow.

Teach the art and science of shifting into into heart-brain coherence, an optimal state that lays the foundation for clearer thinking, wiser choices, maintaining composure in times of chaos or stress, improved sleep, and sustainable health, wellness, and performance gains.

New & Improved Heart-Brain Coherence Optimizes Physical and Mental Performance

Coherence is Key to Increasing and Sustaining Our Energy Levels and Resilience.

Small group classes with a maximum of 6 students ensure individualized guidance & in-depth learning.

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What You Can Expect

To ensure your mastery of the material, the certification program uses a variety of engaging learning methods, creating an immersive six-week experience. The blended learning format requires participation in:

  • Five 2-hour small group classes
  • Two 7-hour teach back days
  • One 3-hour final class
  • Between 2 and 4 hours of study per week

Optional after Certification: Join the HeartMath Community of Practice, offering support, product discounts, learning, connection and a true sense of belonging.

Certification is Just the Beginning
QUESTIONS? Call us at (800) 711-6221 or (831) 338-8500. Or, e-mail us: training@heartmath.org
FAQs
  1. Who typically enrolls in this Trainer Certification Course?

    The HeartMath Institute primarily certifies trainers who serve the general public, nonprofit organizations, schools, universities, social-service agencies, first responder organizations such as law enforcement, fire services, corrections, military, veteran and other government agencies.

    Those who get certified include:

    • Trainers
    • Consultants
    • Coaches
    • Managers
    • Practitioners
    • Directors
    • HR Personnel
    • Psychologists
    • Counselors/Social Workers
    • Peer Support Persons
    • Mentors
    • Educators
  2. After obtaining your certification, you’ll be invited to join our exclusive HeartMath Community of Practice – a supportive, heart-based community created especially for HeartMath Certified Professionals. The CoP is designed to help you build on your training and provide valuable strategies to develop a thriving business, including marketing guidance, continuing education, and templates for engaging trainings with clients. You’ll also be able to forge meaningful connections and collaborations with other heart-based professionals. Along with these benefits, you’ll receive practical perks such as discounts on product purchases and a listing on our Directory of Certified Professionals. The cost for the first year is only $29.50, with an annual fee of $295 thereafter.

  3. Numerous research studies conducted in a wide range of diverse populations have shown that practicing the coherence techniques results in significant reductions in stress, depression, anxiety, anger, hostility, burnout, fatigue and increases in caring, contentment, gratitude, peacefulness, resilience and vitality.

    Additionally, statistically significant improvements in mental and emotional well-being have been demonstrated in over 14,000 people after 6-9 weeks of HeartMath training. As a HeartMath® Certified Trainer, you will have access to the normed and validated Personal and Organizational Quality Assessment (POQA-R) for use in your organization or with clients.

  4. The Coherence Advantage was originally developed for the U.S. Navy’s Expeditionary Combat Command to assist with their highly demanding missions. Since then, culturally appropriate versions of the coherence-building techniques have been successfully taught to over 100,000 First Responders and Service Members in various countries, including Canada, Colombia, Nepal, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

    To ensure cultural appropriateness, there are three versions of the workshop materials available:

    1. General population: This version is suitable for individuals from various backgrounds, including nurses, teachers, government employees, and more.
    2. First Responders: Designed specifically for Police, Firefighters, EMTs, and 911 Call Center Staff.
    3. Active Duty Service Members: Tailored for allied military personnel.

    These adaptations cater to the unique needs and requirements of each group, allowing for effective implementation of the Coherence Advantage techniques.

  5. In response to many requests, we have made our certification program more affordable and accessible with an interest-free monthly payment plan. You can now spread your payments equally over four months. Our simple and non-binding certification course application makes the process straightforward. We want to assure you that your information is safe with us, and we won’t share it with anyone outside our organization.

  6. While the certification course is taught in English, presentation and workshop participant materials are all available in Spanish. In addition, we offer the Building Personal Resilience Mentor Certification in Spanish.

We Learn When We Teach – Benefits for You

  • Increased Self Awareness: As a HeartMath Certified Trainer, you will acquire effective techniques and strategies to boost coherence, self-regulation, and emotional resilience. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of your own emotional states, equipping you with the skills to effectively shift depleting attitudes and emotions and respond to stress in a more positive and balanced manner.

  • Heart Intelligence: Strengthening your connection to your heart’s intuitive intelligence is a key benefit of becoming a HeartMath Certified Trainer. Through the practice and teaching of the coherence-building techniques, you can develop a more profound connection with the wisdom and guidance that arise from within.

  • Improved Health and Well-being: HeartMath techniques are designed to help you manage stress and improve your overall health and well-being. By practicing these techniques, you may experience lower blood pressure, reduced anxiety, improved sleep quality, and increased energy levels.

  • Elevated Focus, Creativity and Performance: People functioning in a state of higher coherence are more innovative, resilient and aligned. This can improve strategic thinking, increase the ability to execute on key objectives and reduce costly mistakes.

  • Profound Sense of Purpose and Fulfillment: As a HeartMath Certified Trainer, you will have the opportunity to teach this impactful skillset to others, enabling them to operate at a heightened level of personal and professional effectiveness. Through this transformative work, most trainers experience a profound sense of purpose and fulfillment, utilizing their expertise to make a positive and meaningful impact in the lives of those they serve.

Coherence Advantage Trainer Certification is $3,995* Comprehensive and Transformative *4 equal monthly payments of $999

Teach Others to Shift From:

Uncertainty and clouded thinking to discernment for making more effective choices and unleashing creativity.

Being anxious, overwhelmed, or impatient to experiencing ease, flow, and peace of mind.

Stressful interactions and relationships to kinder, more patient and cooperative ones.

Feeling exhausted or mentally and emotionally drained, to experiencing more energy, better sleep, and motivation.

Statistically Significant Improvements From 14,266 HeartMath Trained Individuals

Statistically significant improvements in mental, emotional and physical well-being have been demonstrated in 14,266 people, 6-9 weeks after HeartMath training. This large group comprises individuals from various backgrounds and life experiences.

Statistically Significant Improvements From 14,266 HeartMath Trained Individuals

*N=14,266
Percent of individuals responding as often or always on normed and validated pre and post Personal and Organizational Quality Assessment (POQA-R).

A substantial amount of research has been conducted on the effectiveness of the coherence techniques offered in the Coherence Advantage (formerly titled the Resilience Advantage). Studies conducted on a wide range of populations have consistently shown that practicing these techniques leads to significant reductions in stress, depression, anxiety, anger, hostility, and burnout, as well as increases in positive emotions such as caring, contentment, gratitude, peacefulness, resilience and vitality.

Benefits for Your Clients

As individuals learn to integrate the Coherence Advantage skills into their daily lives, they become better at handling day-to-day challenges and stressors that often leave them depleted. Using these skills has been shown to provide a wide range of long-term personal and professional benefits, including:

Statistically Significant Increases In:

  • Emotional Vitality
  • Contentment
  • Emotional Buoyancy

Statistically Significant Reductions In:

  • Organizational Stress
  • Physical Stress
  • Emotional Stress
  • Relational Tension
  • Anger and Resentment
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Fatigue
  • Health Symptoms
  • Intention to Quit
  • Pressures of Life
Patricia Van Pelt

"I am very happy that I connected with the HeartMath family. It’s really been a blessing. I took the Resilience Advantage (Now Coherence Advantage) certification training and I have been able to use the tools I learned in the courses I teach. I have been helping a lot of people get connected to their heart. I’ve been doing it for most of my life, I just didn’t know how to train on it. Now I feel like I have all the tools I need to fulfill my mission, even in a greater way. Thank you HeartMath."

Patricia Van Pelt, Ph.D., Illinois State Senator, Chicago, Illinois

QUESTIONS? Call us at (800) 711-6221 or (831) 338-8500. Or, e-mail us: training@heartmath.org

Coherence Advantage™ Trainer Certification Overview

1. This live, interactive on-line certification course spans 7 weeks and includes:

  • Five, 2-hour small group classes over consecutive weeks.
  • Two Full Teach-Back Training Days.
  • Final Day (3 hours) – Resources, Implementation Discussion, Technology Demo and Other Topics.
  • Self-Paced study of each of Coherence Advantage Modules as Master Trainers present and discuss the content.
  • Interactive Instruction and discussion in small groups on how to deliver the Coherence Advantage workshop or selected modules of your choice.
  • Teach backs with peers and Teach Back Facilitator for 2 days including additional customized feedback. Certification primarily based on these sessions.
  • Regular program updates, new developments and support materials.
  • Monthly Science Q & A with our Research Director.

2. Training Materials Package e-Version:

  • Coherence Advantage trainer Notes.
  • PowerPoint and additional material.
  • Program participant e-Guidebook and handouts.
  • Links to Certified Trainer Resources, including workshop planning resources, Website and reference materials.
  • HeartMath® Certified Trainer Logo, flyers, articles and marketing information.
  • Access to Coherence Technology Demos and videos.

3. Post-Certification Community of Practice:

  • Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to join the HeartMath Community of Practice. To help insure your success as a HeartMath Certified Professional, the first year fee is only $29.50 (normally $295 per year).
  • You will also receive a listing in the Certified Professional Directory and a 25% discount on product purchases.
Coherence Advantage Trainer Certification is $3,995* Comprehensive and Transformative *4 equal monthly payments of $999

Overview of Course Content by Module

QUESTIONS? Call us at (800) 711-6221 or (831) 338-8500. Or, e-mail us: training@heartmath.org

Coherence Advantage™ Certification Training Dates

  • Registration for each series closes 2 weeks prior to Start Date or when class is full.
  • Class size is limited. Registration is first come, first served.
  • Course is held on the Zoom platform.
  • All times are Pacific Time (PT).

March-May, 2025

All times are

Start Date 5 Small Group Classes8 - 10 a.m. 2 Teach-Back Sessions8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Final Class8 - 11 a.m.Class Full. closed.
March 24, 2025 Mondays Mar. 24, 31 Apr. 7, 21, 28 Mondays April 14 & May 5 Tuesday May 6

April-May, 2025

All times are

Start Date 5 Small Group Classes4 - 6 p.m. 2 Teach-Back Sessions2 - 9 p.m. Final Class4 - 7 p.m.Class Full. closed.
April 17, 2025 Thursdays Apr. 17, 24 May 1, 15, 22 Thursdays May 8, 29 Friday May 30

May-June, 2025

All times are

Start Date 5 Small Group Classes10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 2 Teach-Back Sessions8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Final Class10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Class Full. closed.
May 6, 2025 Tuesdays May 6, 13, 20 Jun. 3, 10 Tuesdays May 27 & June 17 Wednesday June 18

June-July, 2025

All times are

Start Date 5 Small Group Classes8 - 10 a.m. 2 Teach-Back Sessions8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Final Class8 - 11 a.m. Closes: May 19, 2025
June 2, 2025 Mondays Jun. 2, 9, 16, 30 Jul. 7 Mondays June 23 & July 14 Tuesday July 15

July-August, 2025

All times are

Start Date 5 Small Group Classes10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 2 Teach-Back Sessions8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Final Class10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Closes: Jun. 17, 2025
July 1, 2025 Tuesdays Jul. 1, 8, 15, 29 Aug. 5 Tuesdays July 22 & Aug. 12 Wednesday Aug. 13

July-August, 2025

All times are

Start Date 5 Small Group Classes2 - 4 p.m. 2 Teach-Back Sessions8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Final Class2 - 5 p.m. Closes: Jul. 3, 2025
July 17, 2025 Thursdays Jul. 17, 24, 31 Aug. 14, 21 Thursdays Aug. 7, 28 Friday Aug. 29

* Registration for each series closes 2 weeks prior to Start Date or when class is full.

* Class size is limited. Registration is first come, first served.

* Course is held on the Zoom Platform.

"This was such a great training. I loved that it was both immersive and experiential! The trainers were knowledgeable and approachable. Their guidance and feed back was helpful in understanding how to best implement the techniques and practices both in my personal life and with the populations I serve."

Marian A, Dallas, Texas

For Your Review

  • Click to View License Agreement.
  • Click to View Coherence Advantage Certified Trainer Application.
  • Click to View Transfer-Cancellation Policies.
  • Click to View Personal and Organizational Quality Assessment Report on 14,226 individuals, pre- and post- HeartMath training.

Registration Process and How to Begin

  1. Complete the application form and click the "submit application" button.
  2. You will receive an immediate confirmation e-mail that you will be contacted within three days.
  3. A 30- to-45-minute interview will conclude the approval process.
  4. Receive a confirmation e-mail that includes a link to pre-instruction materials.

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