Certification

William Glasser International, the official global organisation, offers an internationally recognized certification grounded in Choice Theory®, Reality Therapy® and Lead Management. This pathway is designed for people who want more than information. It is for those who want practical skill, ethical clarity, and a shared language for creating change.

Begin The Journey

Certification Pathway

The certification pathway is suited for mental health professionals, coaches, educators, leaders, community workers, and individuals who want to deepen their understanding of human behaviour and strengthen their ability to support change.

Choice Theory® certification is used across therapy, coaching, education, leadership, organizations, and everyday relationships. It supports work with individuals, groups, teams, classrooms, and communities.

Professional Credibility

Why Become Certified

  • Build credibility through an internationally recognized framework
  • Develop practical, relationship-based skills you can use immediately
  • Move beyond theory into application and integration
  • Join a global community of practitioners who share your values
  • Strengthen your confidence, clarity, and professional identity

Level Up

The Five Levels of Training

The certification pathway is designed to be progressive and supportive. Each level builds on the last, allowing time for learning, practice, reflection, and integration.

1

Basic Intensive

Foundation and understanding

The Basic Intensive introduces the core principles of Choice Theory® and Reality Therapy®, offering a clear and practical understanding of human behaviour, motivation, and relationships. Participants explore concepts such as basic needs, quality world, total behaviour, and internal control psychology.

You leave with language and tools you can use immediately to understand your needs, improve communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen relationships in both personal and professional settings.

2

Basic Practicum

From knowledge to application

The Basic Practicum is where learning becomes lived experience. Participants practice applying Choice Theory® and Reality Therapy® in real situations through guided exercises, reflection, and feedback.

This level builds confidence and fluency, helping you integrate the approach into your personal life and work while developing greater clarity and consistency in your conversations and interventions.

3

Advanced Intensive

Depth, nuance, and complexity

The Advanced Intensive deepens understanding of Choice Theory® by exploring more complex applications, ethical considerations, and systemic dynamics. Learning expands beyond self and individual interactions to groups, organizations, and classrooms.

You develop greater flexibility and insight, allowing you to respond effectively to resistance, complexity, and emotionally charged situations with confidence and care.

4

Advanced Practicum

Integration and mastery

The Advanced Practicum focuses on refining skills through advanced practice, supervision, and reflective learning. This stage emphasizes integration of theory, ethics, and personal leadership presence.

Participants strengthen your personal and professional identity, increase fluency in the model, and prepare for certification through sustained, intentional application.

5

Certification

Recognition and professional credibility

Certification recognizes your demonstrated ability to apply Choice Theory® and Reality Therapy® with skill, responsibility, and respect for human dignity across contexts within your field of expertise

You earn international recognition, professional credibility, and a clear marker of commitment to ethical, relationship-centered practice within the global WGI community.

Incase You Were Wondering

FAQs

WGI offers a structured training pathway based on Choice Theory®, Reality Therapy®, and Lead-Management. The core training pathway includes:

  • Basic Intensive programme
  • Basic Practicum
  • Advanced Intensive programme
  • Advanced Practicum
  • Certification programme

This pathway leads to Choice Theory Reality Therapy Certification (CT/RTC).

The Basic Intensive is the entry-level training programme.

It provides:

  • A foundational understanding of Choice Theory®, Reality Therapy®, and Lead-Management
  • Practical learning through role-play, discussions, and experiential exercises
  • An introduction to applying concepts in personal and professional contexts

There are no formal educational prerequisites to attend.

WGI training is open to:

  • Individuals interested in personal development
  • Professionals (e.g., educators, counsellors, coaches and leaders)
  • Anyone over the age of 21 (for open training programmes)

No prior qualifications are required for entry-level training.

  • Basic Intensive : Focuses on foundational concepts and introductory skills
  • Advanced Intensive : Focuses on deeper understanding, integration of key Choice Theory concepts and more intensive practice of skills to use with others

Advanced training requires completion of the Basic Intensive and Basic Practicum.

A Practicum is a supervised learning phase that follows each Intensive Week.

It includes:

  • Practical and personal application of concepts
  • Role-play and real-life discussions
  • Teaching and feedback from an approved Practicum Supervisor

There are two levels:

  • Basic Practicum
  • Advanced Practicum

The process typically takes a minimum of 18 months from the Basic Intensive to Certification .

Participants can progress at their own pace, within the minimum time requirements.

Certification Week is the final stage of training where participants:

  • Demonstrate their knowledge and skills
  • Participate in role-plays as both helper and helpee
  • Deliver a 15-minute presentation
  • Receive feedback from peers and instructors

Successful participants are awarded Choice Theory and Reality Therapy Certification (CT/RTC).

No. Choice Theory and Reality Therapy Certification:

  • Recognises understanding and skills in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy
  • Does not grant a license to practise therapy or counselling

Professional practice is governed by local licensing laws and professional bodies.

Training is highly interactive and includes:

  • Learning and exploring concepts
  • Demonstration role-plays
  • Practice sessions
  • Group discussions and reflection

The environment is designed to be supportive, engaging, and experiential.

Both. WGI training balances:

  • Theory (understanding key concepts)
  • Practice (applying skills through role-play and real-life scenarios)

A strong emphasis is placed on learning by doing.

No. You may choose how far you go in the training and attend training for:

  • Personal development
  • Professional growth

However, completing the full pathway is required for Choice Theory and Reality Therapy Certification.

Yes. WGI training is offered globally and includes:

  • Training must be approved and registered with WGI

In countries with a Member Organisation (MO), training is usually coordinated locally.

You can:

Contact your local Member Organisation (MO)

Yes, in terms of core standards and structure and we highly value the individuality of instructors, cultures and perspectives.

All approved training follows WGI’s policies, procedures, and quality standards

Delivery may vary slightly based on context and culture

Training can be delivered as:

  • Open programmes (available to the public)
  • Closed programmes (for specific organisations or groups)

Formats may include:

  • 4 consecutive days
  • Split sessions (e.g., 2 + 2 days)
  • Flexible schedules (for closed groups)
  • Programmes are offered in person and online

Typical group sizes are:

  • Minimum: 5 participants
  • Maximum: 16 participants (open programmes)

This ensures quality interaction and engagement.

Yes.

  • Participants receive a certificate of completion after each Intensive programme 
  • Full certification (CTRTC) is awarded after completing the entire pathway

Training is conducted by:

  • Approved WGI Faculty Members who are trained, endorsed, and meet WGI standards

WGI training is unique because it:

  • Is based on Choice Theory®, a relationship-centred approach to behaviour
  • Emphasises internal motivation rather than external control
  • Focuses on practical application in real-life contexts

Promotes leadership, responsibility, and connection

Yes.

  • Non-certified participants may attend additional training (fees apply)
  • Certified individuals may attend with permission from the organiser/instructor

This supports ongoing learning and development.