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  • Ready and Relevant Follow up to your science-backed courses designed to empower personal and professional growth
  • Support and Guidance Attend regular on-boarding and Q&A sessions; become a part of the VIA Community and receive updates on Workplaces at VIA
  • Certify for Up to 2 Years Certification takes an average of 10 months to complete based on the Implementation Guide included in Workplaces at Their Best for Organizations – Learning Path

Looking to get certified as a VIA Strengths-Based Workplace?

Before officially getting certified, you will need to purchase Workplaces at Their Best for Organizations – Learning Path.

If you’ve completed the Workplaces at Their Best for Organizations – Learning Path, purchase the certification above to initiate the completion of the certification process.

Have questions? Contact info@viacharacter.org.

How do I get certified?

Team leaders should purchase the Workplaces at Their Best for Organizations – Learning Path to access all the tools and knowledge they need to become a VIA Strengths-Based Workplace.

The following items are explored and completed during implementation:

Core Team Leaders

1. All courses in Workplaces at Their Best for Organizations – Learning Path are completed, including the Implementation Workbook for Certification

Core Teams

1. Complete 100% of all courses in Workplaces at Their Best for Individuals – Learning Path

2. Complete Pre- and Post-Program Benchmark Assessments

3. A score of “2” or more on 75% of the benchmarks upon completion of the Post-Program Benchmark Assessments

All Staff

1. Take Pre- and Post-Impact Surveys with a 50% response rate

2. Improvement observed across 60% of impact areas between the Pre- and Post-Impact Surveys

Statement of Completion by Core Team Leader

Submit a statement that the Core Team Leader certifies that the above items are completed in full

*Certified organizations will be listed on the VIA Site. VIA will maintain the right to revoke certification if an organization or individual is in violation of the terms or is found to have falsified the Statement of Completion.

How do I get re-certified?

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Workplaces at Their Best Certification

Course Details

  • Ready and Relevant Follow up to your science-backed courses designed to empower personal and professional growth
  • Support and Guidance Attend regular on-boarding and Q&A sessions; become a part of the VIA Community and receive updates on Workplaces at VIA
  • Certify for Up to 2 Years Certification takes an average of 10 months to complete based on the Implementation Guide included in Workplaces at Their Best for Organizations – Learning Path