CERTIFICATION TRAINING

PAIRS Professional Training

Updated June 2025

This structured pathway for licensing and advancement ensures that PAIRS facilitators and coaches are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and support needed to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.


Key definitions:

PAIRS Trainer: Individual who has completed PAIRS Level One training or equivilent with a PAIRS Master Trainer, been recommended by that Master Trainer for licensure, and has entered into a licensing agreement with PAIRS Foundation.


PAIRS Master Trainer: Individual who has met the requirements for PAIRS Trainer AND has received positive feedback from at least 100 PAIRS course participants which have been reviewed by PAIRS Foundation, completed 20 hours of self-paced learning of advanced PAIRS concepts and materials, completed 12 hours of advanced training with a PAIRS Master Trainer, received a recommendation from that Master Trainer for licensure as a Master Trainer, and entered into a licensing agreement with PAIRS Foundation.

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Steps to Become a PAIRS Trainer (Level One)


10 Steps to Making a Lasting Impact

Whether you’re a coach, counselor, chaplain, educator, or community leader, becoming a certified PAIRS facilitator equips you to teach life-changing relationship skills in your community. Follow these 10 steps to get started:

Step 1: Complete PAIRS Essentials with a Master Trainer

Experience the PAIRS Essentials course firsthand by participating in a workshop led by a certified PAIRS Master Trainer. Pay the $1,250 certification fee.

Step 2: Watch the PAIRS Essentials Training Videos Online

Access the official PAIRS video library for facilitator training and gain insight into delivering key tools and exercises with confidence.

Step 3: Review the PAIRS Essentials or Warrior to Soul Mate Curriculum Guide

Familiarize yourself with the session-by-session structure, learning objectives, and delivery strategies in the curriculum guide.

Step 4: Review the PAIRS Essentials or Warrior to Soul Mate PowerPoint

Study the visual teaching aids that support participant learning and guide your presentation of core PAIRS concepts.

Step 5: Teachback to a PAIRS Master Trainer

Demonstrate your facilitation skills by teaching a segment of the curriculum to a Master Trainer for feedback and approval.

Step 6: Teach PAIRS Workshops in Your Community

Begin delivering PAIRS Essentials or Warrior to Soul Mate workshops to individuals, couples, or groups in your community.

Step 7: Submit Participant Feedback Forms

Send completed participant evaluations to the PAIRS Foundation. A Master Trainer will review them and follow up as needed to support your development.

Step 8: Continue Teaching

Expand your impact by leading additional workshops and integrating PAIRS tools into your work with families, veterans, students, and more.

Step 9: Submit an Annual Report

Each year, provide a brief (one-page) summary of your facilitation activities to remain in good standing as a certified PAIRS facilitator.

Step 10: Consider Advanced Training

Deepen your knowledge and expand your credentials by participating in PAIRS Advanced Training, including Mastery, Passion, or Certification to train others.

Advancing to PAIRS Master Trainer


Once a facilitator has gained significant experience delivering PAIRS programs (positive written evaluations from at least 100 course participants reviewed by PAIRS Foundation), they may wish to advance their credentialing to become a PAIRS Master Trainer. This advanced certification enables facilitators to expand their roles and responsibilities, including the ability to train new facilitators and lead train-the-trainer program

 

Advanced Certification Process:


  1. Eligibility:
  2. Candidates must have a proven track record of effectively facilitating PAIRS Essentials or other PAIRS programs.
  3. Advanced Training:
  4. Self-Paced Learning: 20 hours of online learning that covers material from the full PAIRS Mastery Program, deepening curriculum knowledge.
  5. Virtual Facilitator-Led Training: 12 hours of training with a National PAIRS Trainer for experiential learning, and to refine facilitation and training skills.
  6. Assessment:
  7. A follow-up knowledge assessment requires a minimum score of 80% to qualify for the advanced certification.
  8. Certification as PAIRS Master Teacher:
  9. Once certified, PAIRS Master Trainers can deliver PAIRS programs in their communities, train new facilitators, and recommend people for licensure by the PAIRS Foundation.
  10. Tuition and Licensing Fee:
  11. Advanced Certification Tuition: $2,500, which includes all training materials and resources necessary for the course.
  12. Annual Licensing Fee: $250 per year to maintain PAIRS Master Trainer certification. This fee is waived for VA staff teaching exclusively within VA facilities.