PTG Certification

If you work in a geographical area where licensure is not required for mental health related work, you are eligible for PTG Certification.

PTG Certification is not open to students completing their course of study. We hope you will register after you obtain licensure.

Our foundational online course — PTG for Life: Learning to Struggle Well — is well suited for people who are not eligible for certification or qualification, but who want to learn the essentials of PTG. This 3 hour, self-guided course teaches the concepts and practices of Posttraumatic Growth using video instruction, workbook exercises, and recommended reading. Lessons include the History of PTG, Phases of PTG: Trust & Connection, Education, Regulation, Disclosure, Service & Story, and the Domains of PTG: New Possibilities, Deeper Relationships, Personal Strength, Spiritual & Existential Change, and Appreciation For Life.

Please also explore the PTG Resource Center to stay up to date on PTG-related topics.

Healthcare professionals who are not licensed mental health clinicians are well suited for PTG Qualification for Healthcare, Education, and Support Personnel. You can also consider enrolling in PTG for Life: Learning to Struggle Well for the general audience interested in PTG.

Coaches who are not licensed mental health clinicians are well suited for PTG Qualification for Healthcare, Education, and Support Personnel. You can also consider enrolling in PTG for Life: Learning to Struggle Well for the general audience interested in PTG.

The online course is approximately 16.5  hours of video instruction and exercises led by Dr. Richard Tedeschi, Ph.D, widely considered the foremost authority on PTG.

Dr Tedeschi, together with his colleague Dr. Lawrence Calhoun, coined the term Posttraumatic Growth in 1995. Among his many accolades, Dr. Tedeschi’s work has been named in Stanford University’s list representing the top 2% of the world’s most-cited researchers.

All students will need to purchase Transformed by Trauma: Stories of Posttraumatic Growth and The Posttraumatic Growth Workbook: Coming Through Trauma Wiser, Stronger, and More Resilient.

There are a series of articles that will be referenced with abstracts provided throughout the course.

This is a self-paced course. It is divided into modules with reflection questions built in. We recommend that you take the course in whichever way allows you to have an effective, personal learning experience. There is no required timeframe — please allow yourself time to complete the course in a way that is most valuable to you. 

Yes!  The Boulder Crest Institute offers live Posttraumatic Growth training, available in person or virtual, for teams and organizations seeking to integrate the principles of growth through struggle.

More information and the request form can be found here.

Please email LMSAdmin@bouldercrest.org with any technical issues.

Scope
This policy applies to the PTG Certification course offered by the Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth^SM (BCI).

Participant-Initiated Cancellation
– Registrants may cancel after enrollment for a full refund, provided they have not (a) completed the course, (b) claimed CE credit, or (c) progressed beyond Module One of course content (as recorded in the Learning Management System).

Provider-Initiated Cancellation
– If BCI cancels a CE activity for any reason, all registrants will receive a full refund.
– Participants will be notified via email and provided with refund instructions within 5 business days of cancellation.

Refund Process
– Refund will be issued to the original payment method per the payment provider’s process and guidelines
– To request a cancellation or refund, email institute@bouldercrest.org with your full name, course title, order date, and reason for the request.

Exceptions & Limitations
– BCI does not refund transactions involving fraudulent, abusive, or chargeback activity and reserves the right to suspend LMS access in such cases.
– Coupon codes and promotional pricing are not redeemable for cash.
– Group purchases or third-party billing may be subject to additional terms.

Complaints & Grievances
Participant complaints are handled under BCI’s CE Program Grievance Procedure. To initiate a complaint, please email institute@bouldercrest.org.

Effective Date
This policy is effective immediately and applies to all purchases/enrollments from the effective date forward. BCI may update the policy to align with regulatory or platform requirements; the current version will always be posted at the policy link.

For assistance with technical difficulties and to share concerns or feedback about this course please email institute@bouldercrest.org. Participants with concerns or complaints may submit a written grievance to institute@bouldercrest.org. We will respond within 10 business days and document all resolutions.

Yes. Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) approval application is pending. 

Accessibility

The Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth^SM (BCI) is committed to ensuring equitable access to all continuing education activities. If you require accommodations to participate fully in this course, please contact institute@bouldercrest.org.  We will make every reasonable effort to support your learning needs in accordance with applicable accessibility standards.

Conflict of Interest Statement

This CE course is presented by Dr. Richard Tedeschi, Executive Director of the Boulder Crest Institute, who receives compensation for his role as instructor and consultant with the sponsoring organization, Boulder Crest Foundation. Dr. Tedeschi is also a co-author of the two required course texts, which are commercially available. While he has a financial interest in these materials, the course content is grounded in peer-reviewed scientific literature and established psychological frameworks, with all tools and resources selected for their relevance to the study and application of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG). Participants are encouraged to critically evaluate the material and apply it based on their own professional judgment.

Authorization and Use

Upon completion of the certification program, you will be PTG Certified by Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth℠. However, this certification does not authorize you to facilitate the PTG curriculum, train others using the curriculum, or certify others in PTG. Additionally, you may not present yourself as a representative of, or claim any formal partnership or endorsement by, Boulder Crest Institute or Boulder Crest Foundation beyond the PTG Certification status granted through this course. All course materials are proprietary and may not be copied, distributed, or shared with others in any format.

Record Keeping

The Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth^SM (BCI) maintains comprehensive records for all continuing education activities in accordance with APA Standards and Criteria, as well as ASWB requirements.

We collect and retain the personal data we deem necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and for the length of time required for our legitimate business and legal purposes. We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. To determine the appropriate retention period for personal data, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure of your personal data, the purposes for which we process your personal data and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, and the applicable legal requirements.

In some circumstances you can ask us to delete your data – see, “Individual rights” (below) for further information.

Attendance and Verification of Credit

Our Learning Management System (LMS) tracks detailed participant data, including log-in times, module progress, completion status, and capstone submission. This data provides a valid and reliable method for verifying attendance and participation. Certificates of Attendance and CE credit verification are generated and stored in the LMS upon successful completion of all course requirements.

BCI is able to verify the awarding of CE credit to participants and will provide this verification to individuals who request it upon request after course completion.

Evaluations and Course Materials

In addition to attendance records, BCI maintains participant evaluations and all course materials, including instructional content, assessments, and capstone rubrics.

Data Retention Policy

BCI does not delete participant data, course materials, or evaluation records from the LMS. All data is securely stored and remains available for auditing, reporting, and verification purposes. Records are maintained in compliance with privacy, confidentiality, and data security standards outlined in our Program Management and Privacy Policy.

The Data We Collect

Personal data, or personal information, means any information about an individual from which that person can be identified, either directly or indirectly. The data we collect about you depends on the Services you use, how you use them, and the information you provide to us. We collect data (1) when you or your employer provide it directly to us, (2) automatically through technology when you use the Services, and (3) from other sources.

1. Data you or your employer provide directly to us
2. You or your employer may provide data to us when you use the Services, such as when you register for an account, participate in one of our programs, or communicate with us. This data may include:
   1. Identity Data includes first name, last name, username or similar identifier, title, and your employer.
   2. Contact Data includes business address, corporate or personal email address and telephone numbers.
   3. Marketing and Profile Data includes your interests and preferences in receiving marketing from us and select third parties, your communication preferences and survey responses.
   4. Customer Service and Inquiry Data, such as information you provide us when you contact customer support or ask us a question about our Services.
   5. User-Generated Content, such as information you provide to our instructors and coaches in connection with your participation in our business Services.
3. Data collected automatically when you use the Services
4. When you use our Services, we may automatically collect certain data using a variety of tools, including server logs, cookies, and other technologies. This data may include:
   1. Device and Network Data includes internet protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.
   2. Usage Data includes information about how you use the Services, such as which Services you use, content accessed within the Services, date and time of use, amount of time spent on the Services, navigation within the Services, and entering and exiting URLs.