Practitioner Certification

Become Certified

Learn to administer, interpret, and apply Stronghold assessments in your coaching, counseling, or organizational practice.

Why Get Certified?

Stand out with credentials backed by 35,000+ hours of coaching experience

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Targeted Training

Learn to interpret results and apply insights to real client situations across all 8 dimensions.

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Credibility

Official certification demonstrates your expertise to clients and differentiates your practice.

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Direct Access

Connect directly with Dr. Hines for ongoing support as you integrate Stronghold into your work.

Certification Levels

Choose the level that matches your practice. Each level builds on the previous.

Level 1
Foundation

Certified User

For personal development. Take all assessments yourself and understand your own results.

Includes

  • Full Profile Assessment (all 8 dimensions)
  • 2-hour self-paced interpretation course
  • Personal development workbook
  • Digital certificate
$297
One-time payment
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Level 3
Specialist

Relationship Specialist

For marriage coaches and family counselors. Add Couples and Family assessments to your practice.

Includes

  • Everything in Level 2
  • Couples assessment training
  • Family dynamics training
  • 25 assessment credits (any type)
  • Couples debrief framework
  • Listed in practitioner directory
$1,997
One-time payment
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Master Practitioner

For high-volume practices and organizations. Full access to all assessment products including Leadership and Team Dynamics.

  • Everything in Level 3
  • Leadership assessment training
  • Team Dynamics certification
  • 50 assessment credits (any type)
  • Quarterly group coaching calls
  • White-label reporting option
  • Volume pricing on credits
  • Priority support
$3,497
One-time payment • Lifetime access
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What You'll Learn

📊 The 8 Dimensions

Deep understanding of Communication, Connection, Conflict, Emotional Patterns, Relational Dynamics, Authority, Self-Perception, and Core Values.

🎯 Interpretation Framework

How to read results, identify patterns, and translate insights into actionable guidance for your clients.

💬 Debrief Methodology

Structured approach to walking clients through their results in a way that creates breakthrough moments.

🔄 Integration Strategies

How to weave Stronghold assessments into your existing coaching, counseling, or organizational programs.

Questions?

Not sure which level is right for you? Schedule a call to discuss your practice and goals.

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