Processwork Titles and Credentials
What credentials are needed to be a Processwork practitioner?
The following table informs the public about the titles, credentials and associated training requirements that Processworkers may attain from the Process Work Institute. The Process Work Institute does not endorse particular practitioners and encourages each person seeking process-oriented facilitation to make a considered choice based on their own assessment.
| Practitioner Title | Credential | Training Requirements |
| Certified Processworker
or Processwork Diplomate
Highest practitioner standard recognized by the International Association of Process Oriented Psychology (IAPOP) |
Diploma in Processwork (PW Dipl.)
Masters in Processwork (MAPW)
|
Minimum of four years full-time training including minimum: 920 hours direct instruction; 90 hours supervision; 120 hours personal development sessions; 8 final competency exams; Thesis or Creative Project; and Professional Internship (minimum 250 hours) |
| Process-oriented facilitator
or Processwork facilitator |
Masters in Process-Oriented Facilitation and Conflict Studies (MAPOF)/Masters in Conflict Facilitation (MACF)
|
Minimum 2 years full-time training including minimum: 570 hours direct instruction; 20 hours personal development sessions; 4 foundational competency exams; and professional practicum |
| Processwork Associate
|
Certificate in Processwork | Minimum 200 hours training including 25 hours individual mentorship. |
All PWI students and graduates are also entitled, and encouraged, to refer to themselves as Processworkers, with appropriate indication of their student status and/or degree or certificate attained and year of graduation. For example, Processworker (MAPOF student) or Processworker (PW Dipl., 1998).
Students and graduates of the Process Work Institute commit to the Ethical Principles and Standards for Processworkers.
International Association of Process Oriented Psychology (IAPOP)
Members of the International Association of Process Oriented Psychology are bound by their shared values, vision and goals, and the commitment to ethical practice, continuing education, inter-collegiate professional feedback, and work toward shared standards among international training programs in Process Oriented Psychology.
I want to become a Processworker … where should I start?
For individuals just beginning their exploration of Processwork, we recommend exploring our online community and course platform for free on demand video learning plus a range of training opportunities including introductory seminars and topic-specific workshops.
For individuals seeking to enhance their existing professional practice with process-oriented knowledge and techniques, or seeking to build a solid foundation in Processwork, we recommend enrolling in the Certificate in Processwork.
For individuals who have a solid foundation in Processwork, seeking to attain the highest professional, specialist level of expertise in Processwork practice, we recommend pursuing the status of Certified Processworker/Processwork Diplomate, by enrolling in the Diploma Learning Pathway.