I Matter® Certifications
A structured framework for professionals and organisations to develop shared understanding, language, and practical approaches to relationship health that can be used across professional roles and services.
This psychoeducational pathway aims to support consistent practice, shared language, and coordinated responses across education, health, and community.
Certification pathways are introduced in cycles to support quality learning and implementation. If you are interested in the next step - please express an interest.
👉 Start I Matter Online Professional Learning
👉 New here? Learn more: What is I Matter?
👉 After Level 2 - £79pcm or 6 months for £474 or £790 for 12 months
Professional practice and licensing is governed by our Summary of Roles and Permissions
Certifications are progressive - Consider your destination - then take one step at a time:
Priority 1:
Entry Level
Roles
After Level 2
For professionals progressing foundational understanding and shared language in their roles
+ Informed Practitioner
+ Senior Link
+ Link Practitioner
Explore Entry Roles
Priority 2:
Advanced Level
Roles
After Level 3
For practitioners working directly
with children and, families, including those with additional needs
+ Child Practitioner
+ Lead Professional
+ Lead Plus Practitioner
Explore Advanced Roles
Priority 3:
Organisational
Adoption
Become an Organisation Partner
For schools, GP practices, and community services embedding the framework into locality practice.
+ Workforce Training
+ Family Pathways
+ Shared Practice Model
Why this matters
Professionals often find themselves working in high pressure situations without a shared framework for understanding behaviour, stress, and relationships. This pathway offers a structured approach to building a shared language, consistent practice, and coordinated support across services
Pathways should be read in association with our Organisation, Practitioner and Microproject Licensing Guidelines Click Here
👉 Start with a Professional I Matter Introduction
Entry Level Practitioner Roles
There are three entry level roles: Any professional can become certified as an Informed Practitioner. Other certifications are linked to specific roles.
PRE-REQUISITES - Level 1-2 with study support
🌱 Level 2+
Informed Practitioner
For: Professionals who are working with families who are consolidating their understanding of formulation
Minimum: 3 months
🌿 Level 2+
Senior Link
For: Senior Professionals who want to to progress relationship health and I Matter informed thinking in their own team/setting.
Minimum: 3 months (after Informed)
SENIOR LINK PROFESSIONAL
🌳 Level 2+
I Matter Link
For: Professionals with a substantial role in their own team for signposting families to services and developing local pathways
Minimum: 3 months (after informed)
LINK PROFESSIONAL
More Advanced Practitioner Learning Pathway
There are three more advanced roles:
PRE-REQUISITES - Level 1-2 completed with study support, regstered for Level 3 and with experience and qualifications in an employed role
🌱 Level 3+
Child Practitioner
Who it's for: Professionals who work in direct roles with children with social emotional challenges on a daily basis
Minimum: 6 months (after Link)
Requires: Registration on Deep Dive
CHILD PRACTITIONER
🌿 Level 4
I Matter Lead
Who it's for: Professionals who want to deliver structured group support using the I Matter model
Minimum: 6 months
Requires Registration on Deep Dive
LEAD PROFESSIONAL
🌳 Level 5
I Matter Lead Plus
Who it's for: Experienced practitioners working with complex or high-need situations
Minimum: 6 months
Requires registration on Deep Dive & Lead
LEAD PLUS PROFESSIONAL
Information on Safe Practice and Governance
All delivery is supported by a structured Safe Practice and Governance framework, to ensure
+ clarity of roles,
+ safeguarding alignment, and
+ appropriate boundaries across all settings.
👉 View Safe Practice & Governance
👉 Managing complexity Guidelines
Our approach to Certificates and Certification
Our approach to certification is to provide learning opportunites and verify that the required elements have been completed.
It is up to the participant to evidence that they have used these learning opportunities to help themselves and others make progress
We do not offer formal assessment of skills. This detail remains the responsibility of organisations.
How to get started
Whether you are an individual professional or representing an organisation, the first step is to understand the framework and how it applies in your context by completing the Level 1-2 I Matter Framework Fundamentals. If you are interested in the other roles please contact us.
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