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Course Contents

The Course Includes:

• Pre-and-post course assessments

• 4 hours of pre-course self-study

• 8 weekly live 90-minute classes

• 8 weekly self-study lessons

• 8 weekly progress exams

• 8 expert coaching sessions

• 4 team practice sessions

• A practicum-style final exam

• A facilitator’s toolkit of program-building resources

• Membership access to IOM research, information and tools

• A private alumni community of fellow teachers, trainers and facilitators

• Unlimited 24/7 phone, text, chat and email support

Graduates Earn:

• The IOM-MWP certification of knowledge, practice and skills

• An authorized IOM-MWF diploma

• Digital web and social media credentials

• The right to use the Mindful Workplace Facilitator certification mark on signatures, documents, websites and resume

• Simple annual recertification online - No additional fees apply

Course Overview:

IOM Mindful Workplace Facilitator Certification (IOM-MWF) provides the most current science, an understanding of how mindfulness is applied to transform behavior and performance, and the practical skills to create an effective program for our team or organization.

You don’t have to be a traditional meditation teacher to share science-based knowledge, lead mindfulness exercises, and facilitate a great experience. But to be truly effective, you need to bring the most current research, a practical level of personal experience, and be equipped with the right materials and tools. 

The IOM-MWF Certification Course Provides:

• A body of new knowledge for mindfulness and meditation teachers who are expanding their practice into business, education, healthcare, and government organizations.

• A rigorously science-based framework for mental health and wellness professionals, life counselors, and business coaches, who are helping clients develop mental and emotional skills for the workplace and beyond.

• An opportunity for experienced individuals who are passionate about mindfulness, to bring it into the workplace in an effective and sustainable way.

• A simple, low-cost way for organizations to integrate mindfulness into the company and culture, with facilitators trained to create well-organized and scalable in-house programs. 

Eligibility Requirements

This course is NOT a mindfulness teacher certification program, nor is it a meditation course. It is designed for qualified teachers, mental health providers, life and business coaches, and passionate, experienced mindfulness champions.  To participate, you must have a foundational knowledge of mindfulness, a personal mindfulness or other meditation practice, and a desire to help leaders, teams and organizations.

You’re automatically eligible if you’ve completed:

• A mindfulness teacher certification program

• An 8-week MBSR, MBCT, or similarly rigorous program

• Any of our IOM 8-week science-based certificate programs

You’re also eligible if you have:

• A solid experiential grounding in mindfulness practice, and…

• Confidence in your ability to help others through your direct experience.

Experience May Include: 

• A committed and consistent mindfulness practice

• Participation in other mindfulness classes or courses

• Participation in a university or healthcare program

• Participation in mainstream online or video courses

• Participation in day-long or multi-day meditation retreats

• Participation in a meditation community