Appreciative Inquiry Certification: Redesigned for Real Life

We’re reimagining our Certification in Appreciative Inquiry—making it more flexible, accessible, and impactful than ever.
Now offered in two parts, the redesigned program fits your schedule, lets you learn at your own pace, and coaches you through applying insights in real-world contexts. You’ll also deepen your practice in a supportive community with expert guidance.

This isn’t just training—it’s transformation.
Appreciative Inquiry is used worldwide to spark innovation, strengthen teams, and unlock potential. With certification, you’ll gain a proven framework, practical tools, and a global perspective—empowering you to lead change with confidence, clarity, and connection.

The new certification will now be delivered in two parts, giving you the chance to learn at your own pace and deepen your practice in community.

Part 1: Foundations

On-Demand • Self-Paced • $495
Learn the core principles and practices of Appreciative Inquiry in six flexible modules you can complete anytime, from anywhere.

Modules include:

• AI 101: Rewiring for Possibility
  
• The Science of Strengths – Why AI Works
  
• The Art of the Question – How Leaders Shape Reality with Their Questions
  
• Leading with the 5-D Cycle – A Framework for Creating Positive Change
  
• Appreciative Inquiry at All Levels – From the Self to Systems
  
• Designing Your Own AI Application – Bringing AI to Life for Yourself
  

Part 2: Certification

Live • Virtual • Cohort-Based (6 Weeks) • $1895
Apply what you’ve learned with the support of expert coaches, global guest faculty, and a peer cohort. You’ll work on a real-world AI project and receive individualized feedback as you earn your certification.

Includes:

• 6 Live Sessions (guest faculty, coaching, peer feedback)
  
• 2 One-on-One Coaching Sessions
  
• A Portfolio of Deliverables reviewed by coaches
  

→ Save $195 when you commit to the full certification experience ($2195 total)
→ Team discounts available for groups of 3+ (email us)

We’re not quite ready for registration yet—but we’d love to keep you in the loop.

If you’re curious or think this might be a fit, just email us at appreciativeinquiry@champlain.edu. We’ll send you all the details and make sure you’re first to know when registration opens. Registration is expected to open mid-fall, with online modules available right away and a 6-week expert-led cohort starting in Spring 2026.