This 40-week certification course combines online learning, practical work with older adults, and in-person intensive training. It is a perfect solution for people interested in being trained as a Validation Worker but do not live close to a training center. Instead of 5 in-person meetings, this course meets in person only two times, and the rest of the training is online.

• Participants can expect to spend 1- 2 hours each week for 40 weeks.
• Participation in all webinars and in-person training sessions is required. 
• Information is offered in short videos, which can be watched at your leisure.
• Short homework assignments anchor the learning 
• Interactive webinars with the entire class and the teacher meet twice monthly. You deepen knowledge, get your questions answered, and start developing Validation skills. 
• Two 2-day, in-person training sessions are filled with exercises to integrate Validation techniques into your backpack of skills to use in your daily life.
• Location of the in-person sessions is regional and dependent on our local partner organization.  
• There is a minimum requirement of 26 weeks of practicing your Validation skills with older adults in each phase of resolution. You can combine your Validation practice with your everyday work environment. 
• You get feedback and supervision on your continuing development of skills by uploading videos of your practice with older adults. 
• Certification requirements include documentation of your practical work, a written Case Study and a videotaped demonstration of your practical skills.

This training concludes with a Level 1, Worker Certificate, which is recognized internationally.