Wellness Works Canada Workplace Well-being and Performance Accreditation
Become nationally recognized through Canada's only professional organization dedicated to Workplace Well-being and Performance professionals across all industries and sectors.
Our evidence-based certification combines assessment, learning, and third-party validation to recognize your existing expertise while supporting your ongoing professional growth.
Build the knowledge, skills, and credibility to create healthy, higher-performing work cultures.
Certification Levels
The CWWP Certification offers three levels; view the full competency framework here for more details.
Practitioner and Expert follow a progressive pathway, with the Expert level building on the Practitioner certification.
Leader is a standalone certification designed specifically for people leaders and managers. No previous certification is required.
Practitioner
Designed for professionals who lead or influence workplace well-being and performance as part of their role or as a dedicated area of practice. Develop the knowledge and practical skills to build healthy, high-performing workplace cultures.
Prerequisites (one of the following):
- Related university degree and 2+ years of experience
- Related post-graduate diploma and 3+ years of experience
- 4+ years of related professional experience
Leader
Designed for people leaders who want to strengthen their leadership impact using evidence-based practices. Learn practical strategies to build trust, improve engagement, and foster high-performing teams while incorporating concepts from Deborah Connors' A Better Place to Work framework.
Prerequisites: None.
Expert
Designed for experienced workplace well-being professionals and consultants who can demonstrate measurable organizational impact. Gain national recognition by validating your expertise and showcasing your professional achievements.
Prerequisites:
- Related master's degree and 5+ years of experience, or
- Related university degree and 8+ years of experience, or
- 10+ years of related professional experience
Plus:
- Written essay demonstrating relevant formal and/or informal experience, including measurable examples of impact
- Completion of the CWWP Practitioner Certification
Flexible Learning Options
Choose the learning experience that works best for you.
Cohort Option
- Structured learning with peer networking and accountability
- Bi-weekly reflection and networking sessions
- Approximately 5 to 10 hours of learning per unit
Upcoming Cohorts
- September 7 to December 4, 2026 (Practitioner & Leader)
- January 4 to March 30, 2027 (Practitioner & Leader)
Self-Paced Option
- Start anytime
- Complete your certification within six months
- Participate in bi-weekly reflection and networking sessions alongside fellow practitioners
Membership
Participants must be Wellness Works Canada members in good standing to pursue certification.
Learn More
Watch our short information video for an overview of the certification program or join us for a live info session on Aug 20 at 12 pm EST: REGISTER
Interested in joining? Register today or contact us to learn more.
Monthly payment options are also available here.
