Building Personal Resilience^™ HeartMath Coach Certification FAQs

Question: Is the Building Personal Resilience^™ HeartMath Coach Certification available outside the U.S.?

Answer: Yes, except in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Africa, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. If you live in one of these countries, programs are available through HeartMath’s International Alliances.

Question: ¿Este Curso de Certificación también se imparte en español?

Answer: Por supuesto! También ofrecemos nuestra Certificación de Desarrollo de Resiliencia Personal en español. Entendemos la importancia de proporcionar nuestra certificación en varios idiomas para hacerla más accesible e inclusiva para personas de todos los orígenes. Para obtener más información sobre la certificación en español, vista erikalanda.com. Allí encontrarás todos los detalles sobre el programa y cómo inscribirte. Estamos comprometidos en apoyar tu desarrollo personal y profesional, y estamos encantados de poder ofrecer nuestra certificación en español.

Question: What is the role of a HeartMath Coach?

Answer: Certification as a HeartMath Coach offers a skills or curriculum-based approach to coaching that sets it apart from other coaching methodologies. A HeartMath Coach begins by assessing the client’s specific needs and challenges. HeartMath Coherence Coaches are equipped with a toolkit of scientifically-validated techniques tailored to address various aspects of stress management, resilience-building, Coherence and wellness. A key differentiator of HeartMath Coaching is its focus on helping clients learn and integrate a specific skillset (HeartMath resilience building and heart coherence techniques) into their daily routines. This skills-based coaching model provides a proactive approach for self-regulation and increasing heart coherence.

Question: What support can I expect in developing the business side of my practice?

Answer: 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 sessions 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.

Question: What does the Certification Program allow me to do?

Answer: The program provides the training and materials you need to effectively coach people (individually or in small groups of six or less) in learning and using HeartMath’s resilience-building and energy self-regulation techniques and supportive processes in their day-to-day lives. Those that are already certified as a coach will be able to integrate the skillset into their practice. HeartMath Coaches are able to teach the Building Personal Resilience content to your clients, patients, peers or students, etc. The certification program also grants you a license that allows you to promote yourself as a; ” Certified HeartMath^® Coach”

Question: Are interest free monthly payment plans available?

Answer: 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.

Question: Am I required to attend the live monthly Q & A / Best practice sessions?

Answer: TWe understand that everyone has a busy schedule, which is why we have made our monthly sessions optional. However, we highly recommend that you join us. Each one-hour session includes a special guest who is an independent HeartMath Certified Professional. The atmosphere is relaxed and fosters open discussion of the topics that matter most to the participants. For your convenience, each session is recorded so you can catch up at your leisure.

Question: What if I am unable to attend one of the live Zoom-based sessions?

Answer: All classes are recorded and can be accessed for review at your convenience. So that we can track attendance, just review one of the Live Class recordings in the Class folder and complete the associated questionnaire.

Question: Is advanced training available?

Answer: Yes. In addition to the monthly Q&A/Best Practice calls, the Stress and Well-Being Assessment Provider program is the most popular follow on course for those certified in Building Personal Resilience. For those that wish to train large groups in or focus on teams. Click here to view all training options.

Question: Do I need to pay a percentage or royalty to HeartMath on the income I receive from coaching individuals in the HeartMath System?

Answer: There is no royalty payment to HeartMath on your income as a Certified HeartMath Coach or for your use of the HeartMath skillset in your coaching practice.

Question: Do I need to pay an annual fee to maintain my Certification?

Answer: The license is evergreen and does not expire. You will have lifetime access to the resources in the Learning Center portal and there is no annual resource fee. To receive extra benefits, including discounts on products, a listing in the Certified Professional Directory, and receive unlimited access to other Certified Professionals within the HeartMath certified community, through a special portal, you will have the opportunity to join the Community of Practice for the first year for $29.50. After your first year, the annual subscription fee is $295.

Question: What’s included in the Certification Program?

Answer: The main content is the Building Personal Resilience (BPR) program, which includes a complete range of core HeartMath tools, techniques and processes. It also includes the research concepts and theories that form the foundation of the BPR program.

Learning takes place via eight live, 60-minute Zoom-based classes, eight hours of self-paced recordings with each weekly 1 hour section presented in 4 to 7 topic-specific modules, Eight hours of HeartMath Coaching practice, a class member to practice tele-coaching, and guidance in developing or deepening your personal practice of the heart-based skill set. You also have the option of attending any of our monthly Q&A Best Practice sessions.

Question: Does the certification allow me to teach the BPR content in public classes, workshops or seminars?

Answer: This License is limited to the use of HeartMath’s intellectual property (copyrights, content, techniques, trademarks, etc.) for the coaching of individuals or small groups of up to 6 people. Group coaching in this context does not allow for the use of HeartMath content on slides, webinars or social media. The coaching must be delivered in real time. This license does not grant permission to present, teach or use HeartMath’s intellectual property in whole or in part in lectures, seminars or workshops without written permission from HeartMath.

Question: Even though I can’t deliver workshops or seminars, can I speak to groups about HeartMath and the services I provide?

Answer: Yes, you can coach small groups of up to 6 people and you can speak to larger groups as part of your promotional efforts. We hope you will do that and also share your personal experiences and the benefits you and others have gained from the Building Personal Resilience program and HeartMath products. Specific guidelines on how to effectively speak to groups to promote your HeartMath business are addressed during the BPR training.

Question: Can I sell HeartMath products to increase my income?

Answer: Yes. Selling books, materials and the emWave or Inner Balance Trainer technologies can be a substantial income generator as well as a way to provide those you are helping with an effective means of increasing their understanding and use of the resilience- and energy-building tools and processes. You will receive discounted prices that range from 20% to 40% below listed prices.

Question: Is there a cancellation policy?

Answer: Once you’ve registered for a series, we are happy to refund the registration fee based on the following schedule:

1. Before the first live class: Full payment will be refunded, minus a $150 processing fee.
2. After the first class: Full payment will be refunded minus a $300 fee.
3. After the second class: Full payment will be refunded minus a $450 fee.
4. After class three there is no refund.

Note: There is no charge to transfer to a later Building Personal Resilience™ HeartMath Coach Certification class.

Question: To apply, or receive more information:

Answer: To apply, click here. To receive more information, E-mail: training@heartmath.org. To call HMI toll free, Telephone: (800) 711-6221.