
The Gold-Standard Wellness Certification
September Exam is Closed
Next registration window will open October 1.
The Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) credential elevates professionals’ reputations, recognizes their competence in the five domains of the Wellness Promotion Competency Model, and demonstrates their commitment to ongoing professional development and professional standards.
The CWP credential is awarded to individuals from multiple disciplines and backgrounds, such as worksite wellness, coaching, public health, education, human resources, counseling, nutrition, social work, and more, who meet eligibility criteria and successfully complete the CWP certification examination (offered in January, May, and September).
Certified Wellness Practitioners
- Advance inclusive cultures of well-being for all through the initiation of individual, organizational, and cultural change.
- Build valuable connections with inter-disciplinary professionals.
- Attain leadership opportunities that help shape the trajectory of the wellness profession.
- Enhance their professional skills through continuing education and networking opportunities.
- Differentiate themselves in the ever-expanding field of wellness.
Important Dates for January 2026 Exam
October 21, 2025, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET: Free CWP info session
December 4, 2025, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET: Meeting Registration - Zoom Free CWP Info session
January 13-27, 2026: Registration opens October 1
Important Dates for the September 2025 Exam
- September 9-23
Online CWP Certification Exam Period - October 1
CWP Certification Status Sent [via email]
Wellness Promotion Competency Model & Courses
The Wellness Promotion Competency Model serves as the standard for the Certified Wellness Practitioner certification. Encompassing a total of 27 competencies within five domains, this ground-breaking resource aids in curriculum development, recruitment and hiring, continuing professional development, and certification in the wellness field.
The Wellness Alliance developed nine e-learning courses covering foundational topics within each of the five competency domains. These self-paced courses are ideal for preparing for or maintaining the CWP™ certification.
Start Your CWP Journey Today!
I just passed the CWP exam. I took the nine-course series through the Wellness Alliance to prepare for the exam and have already found the information I learned through those courses useful in my role. I am looking forward to applying my knowledge as a CWP to benefit the legal profession in Washington!
-Kevin Plachy, Director, WA State Bar Association Member Wellness Program