Become Accredited

After finishing our accredited practitioner training courses, you will gain the ability to implement the Play of Life methodology, philosophy, and techniques, when working with your own clients. This will expand your professional toolkit and provide you with insight at your fingertips to better support your clients.

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Introductory Course

The fastest way to get a
head start with the Play of Life!

Step 1: Select a Level of Accreditation

3 Levels to choose from

Select one at a time or all together

Level 1

Individual Application

Level 2

Systems thinking and Group application

Level 3

Advanced techniques and complete accreditation

Coming soon...

Step 2: Select your mode of study

3 Modes of Study & Pricing

The Play of Life® Accreditation Program has been adapted from a 300-hour post-graduate course into a program divided into a Starting Point, a two-day workshop, and 3 levels (a total of 6 modules) of flexible distance education accreditation.


These modules provide participants with a solid theoretical and scientific foundation (theory) as well as practical tools and immediately applicable techniques (6 modules totalling over 15 techniques).


Short quizzes are included to test your knowledge of the theory, and practical self-evaluation logs are included to check in on yourself and how you are progressing.


Once enrolled, you will also have access to the private Facebook group and our quarterly videoconferences with updates and case studies from Carlos, connecting the Play of Life global community.

Self-guided
Group-training
1-1 training
Follow the directions of the online course and have access to a Play of Life facilitator if ever you have any questions or need assistance. The course is easy to access and follow as it guides you step-by-step through the theory and the techniques.

Theory component: Complete all units, reflections and quizzes.

Practical component: Practice each technique with yourself/friends/family/colleagues and submit a minimum of 3 self-evaluation logs for each technique and 1 video per technique (with a corresponding self-log).

Supervision: 1 session of 1.5hrs valued at USD$270

Time commitment: Averaged at 3 months.

Cost: USD$997
Fast-track your accreditation by joining a group of Play of Life 8-12 students online (via Zoom) every week for 8 weeks with a senior Play of Life practitioner as your trainer. *Face-to-face options available (contact us below).

Theory component: Complete all units, reflections and quizzes following the weekly schedule.
Practical component: Practice each technique with yourself/friends/family/colleagues and submit a minimum of 3 self-evaluation logs for each technique and showcase a case in action with your buddy in-front of the class and practitioner.
Supervision: 8 group sessions of 1.5hrs valued at USD$407pp

Weekly time commitment over 8 weeks:
2.5hrs – online class space: theory, videos, quizzes & technique revision (approximation) & technique practice.
1.5hrs – Zoom (or 12hrs face-to-face):  including case studies, questions, role play and practice.

32hrs in total (approximation)

Click here for an example of the online group training calendar.

Certification: at the end of the 8 weeks*
*Certification is competency based. It is dependent on your practice between weekly sessions and completion of self-logs in the online course and review from a Play of Life accredited supervisor.

Cost: USD$1200pp 

*Talk to us about discounts available for groups of 12+.

Face-to-face blended delivery options are available (travel costs not included).

Contact us for:
- a demo call,
- to organise a group for your training organisation, team or friends,
- to discuss face-to-face blended delivery options for a group. 

*Group discounts are dependent on the supervisor and whether groups are conducted face-to-face or online.
Follow the directions of the online course and have a senior Play of Life practitioner guiding you through the course. 

Theory component: Complete all units, reflections and quizzes. 

Practical component: Practice each technique with yourself/friends/family/colleagues and submit a minimum of 3 self-evaluation logs for each technique and 1 video per technique (with a corresponding self-log). You will also practice each technique with your practitioner when you meet with them. 

Supervision: 4 sessions of 1.5hrs valued at USD$270

Time commitment: Averaged at 8 weeks with the 4 sessions spread out fortnightly. 

Cost: USD$1997

Note: this option is catered to your needs and time availability e.g. you may prefer to meet every 3 weeks rather than 2. 

Frequently asked questions

What is the Global Practitioner Registry (GPR)?

The Global Practitioner Registry (GPR) is a public directory of registered Play of Life accredited practitioners from around the world, managed by Active Learning International (ALI). The GPR was introduced in 2021 with the aim of achieving two main goals:
1. To enable practitioners to connect with their global community of practitioners who share their passion for helping people transform their lives and promote their services globally.
2. To enable seekers who are in search of support to access practitioners in their own country, language, and specialties that suit their needs. This facilitates easier access to mental health support services that offer an experiential and holistic approach.
By achieving these goals, the GPR serves as a valuable resource for both practitioners and seekers alike, promoting the spread of the Play of Life method and helping to improve mental health outcomes globally.

How the GPR works:

Once a practitioner completes a level of accreditation and receives certification from ALI, they are automatically added to the GPR with the corresponding accreditation level stamped on their profile. Practitioners have the option to choose the visibility of their profile: private, visible to other practitioners, or public. By making their profile public, practitioners can make themselves available to seekers looking for mental health support services.   Practitioners can then enhance their profile by adding information about themselves, such as their certifications, expertise, location, languages, availability, and other tools and methods in their toolkit. They can also describe how they incorporate the Play of Life method in their practice.   The GPR thus serves as a platform that enables seekers to find practitioners who match their needs and preferences.
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