Each year, WELCOA provides nationally-recognized workplace wellness certification opportunities. Known as Well Workplace University, this engaging and stimulating certification provides all participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and deliver a results-oriented wellness program.

Members who've completed four or more WELCOA Certifications
will earn the prestigious WELCOA Faculty status.
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About WELCOA Wellness Certifications

In 2012, WELCOA will offer five certification opportunities. Each certification is outlined in detail below:

Well Workplace University — Building A Results-Oriented Workplace Wellness Program Using WELCOA's Seven Benchmarks

Well Workplace University — Building A Results-Oriented Workplace Wellness Program Using WELCOA's Seven Benchmarks is WELCOA's flagship training program. In this four-part Certification, participants will learn the art and science of building a results-oriented wellness program. Building on WELCOA's Seven Benchmarks of Healthy Companies, this training is specifically designed to help wellness practitioners and business leaders build and sustain results-oriented wellness programs. To date, thousands of health professionals and business leaders have taken part in this training.

Well Workplace University — Linking Wellness Initiatives To Employee Benefit Design: The Missing Link In Creating Best-In-Class Wellness Programs

Despite the very best efforts of the nation's most talented worksite wellness practitioners, many health promotion initiatives have failed to live up to their potential. Interestingly, by linking worksite wellness programs to the company's benefit plan design, remarkable results are finally being achieved. In this four-part national WELCOA Certification, participants will walk away with the knowledge and skills to successfully link wellness programs to corporate benefits.

Well Workplace University — The Art And Science Of Changing Unhealthy Behaviors

WELCOA President, Dr. David Hunnicutt, will focus on the topic of changing behaviors. Perhaps the most rigorous of the previous Certificate Training Courses offered by WELCOA, this four-part series will provide essential information on the art and science of changing unhealthy behaviors.

Well Workplace University — How To Effectively Utilize Health Coaching To Improve Employee Health

When it comes to workplace wellness programs, coaching is all the rave. Unfortunately, despite its popularity, far too many companies are clueless when it comes to truly harnessing the power of coaching. In this four-part national WELCOA Certification, members of the WELCOA nation will learn how to successfully incorporate coaching into their existing workplace wellness initiatives. From selecting coaches to setting expectations to negotiating prices to evaluating outcomes, this webinar will feature some of the nation's most learned professionals and practitioners. If you are looking to take your wellness program to the next level, you won't want to miss this certification opportunity.

Well Workplace University — How To Demonstrate A Return-On-Investment

This course in the Well Workplace University Certification series is all about demonstrating a return on investment.

Specifically, in the four-part training we will:

  • Provide an in-depth examination of what the research tells about return-on-investment and wellness programs;
  • Examine the methodologies used to calculate and demonstrate return-on-investment;
  • Highlight the most useful case-studies of best practices related to demonstrating return-on-investment;
  • Provide specific step-by-step information on assessing ROI in your organization
  • Recommend the most important resources, tools, calculators, and consultants that can help you demonstrate ROI;
  • Answer the most commonly asked question concerning ROI

A Nationwide Network Of Certified Practitioners

To date, thousands of worksite wellness practitioners and business leaders have completed Well Workplace University and have been certified as WELCOA Well Workplace practitioners.

Upcoming Certification Opportunities

The dates and times for WELCOA's Certifications in 2012 are as follows:

Dates And Times for Well Workplace University — Linking Wellness Initiatives To Employee Benefit Design: The Missing Link In Creating Best-In-Class Wellness Programs

  • Session 1: Wednesday, March 7 — 9:30 - 11:00 AM Central Time
  • Session 2: Wednesday, March 14 — 9:30 - 11:00 AM Central Time
  • Session 3: Wednesday, March 21 — 9:30 - 11:00 AM Central Time
  • Session 4: Wednesday, March 28 — 9:30 - 11:00 AM Central Time

Dates And Times for Well Workplace University — The Art And Science Of Changing Unhealthy Behaviors

  • Session 1: Wednesday, May 9 — 9:30 - 11:00 AM Central Time
  • Session 2: Wednesday, May 16 — 9:30 - 11:00 AM Central Time
  • Session 3: Wednesday, May 23 — 9:30 - 11:00 AM Central Time
  • Session 4: Wednesday, May 30 — 9:30 - 11:00 AM Central Time

Dates And Times for Well Workplace University — How To Effectively Utilize Health Coaching To Improve Employee Health

  • Session 1: Wednesday, August 8 — 9:30 - 11:00 AM Central Time
  • Session 2: Wednesday, August 15 — 9:30 - 11:00 AM Central Time
  • Session 3: Wednesday, August 22 — 9:30 - 11:00 AM Central Time
  • Session 4: Wednesday, August 29 — 9:30 - 11:00 AM Central Time

Dates And Times for Well Workplace University — How To Demonstrate A Return-On-Investment

  • Session 1: Wednesday, October 10 — 9:30 - 11:00 AM Central Time
  • Session 2: Wednesday, October 17 — 9:30 - 11:00 AM Central Time
  • Session 3: Wednesday, October 24 — 9:30 - 11:00 AM Central Time
  • Session 4: Wednesday, October 31 — 9:30 - 11:00 AM Central Time

The Well Workplace University certification training is available at no charge to WELCOA members. The next Well Workplace University session will be Well Workplace University — Linking Wellness Initiatives To Employee Benefit Design: The Missing Link In Creating Best-In-Class Wellness Programs and will run each Wednesday beginning March 7, 2012 through March 28, 2012. Each Webinar session will begin promptly at 9:30 am Central Time. Members can sign up for Certifications by visiting this link.

*Please note, you must be a WELCOA Member in order to take part in the Well Workplace University certification courses.

Trainings Are Free To WELCOA Members

If you are a WELCOA member and would like to register for the 2012 Well Workplace University training series, simply click on the button below.

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Be Sure To Check Out The Entire 2012 Webinar Schedule

In addition to Well Workplace University, WELCOA also provides a variety of other training opportunities. Be sure to check out the complete training schedule for 2012.

WELCOA Membership

To learn more about the benefits of WELCOA membership and how you can participate in these training sessions at no cost, be sure to visit this link.