A practitioner-level certification
for coaches who want to empower without
rescuing, guide without overstepping,
and create change that lasts.
Become a certified DTBY practitioner
grounded in safety, boundaries, and trust.
Practitioner Certification Overview
The DTBY Practitioner Certification pathway consists of a structured education and assessment process, followed by a separate professional licence for those approved to practice under the DTBY methodology.
The certification course prepares practitioners to work safely and responsibly within a clearly defined non-clinical scope.
This certification is designed to complement — not replace — existing professional qualifications.
Who This Certification Is For
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Experienced coaches or practitioners
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Professionals already working with clients in a non-clinical capacity
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Individuals with strong self-awareness and ethical maturity
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Practitioners aligned with responsibility-led, non-rescue-based work
Who This Certification Is Not For
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Those seeking therapy credentials, clinical qualifications, or scope of practice beyond coaching.
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Beginners looking for entry-level coaching training
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Anyone seeking guaranteed certification
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Practitioners wanting business, marketing, or sales coaching
What the Practitioner Certification Involves
The certification pathway includes completion of the DTBY Practitioner Certification Course, followed by a formal assessment and review process.
The course covers DTBY philosophy, ethical boundaries, scope of practice, framework use, client readiness, and professional governance.
What Certification Allows — and What It Does Not
Certification allows:
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Licensed use of the DTBY methodology
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Use of an approved DTBY certification title and badge
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Practice within clearly defined scope and boundaries
Certification does not:
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Provide therapy or clinical authority
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Guarantee client outcomes
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Permit teaching or certifying others
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Replace professional responsibility or judgement
Practitioners are expected to operate within the ethical and legal scope of their existing professional qualifications at all times.
Investment & Licensing
DTBY Practitioner Certification Course: $3,300 AUD + GST
Completion of the course does not automatically grant certification.
Annual Certification Licence: $1,100 AUD + GST
The licence is issued only to approved practitioners and must be renewed annually.
Applying for Practitioner Certification
DTBY Practitioner Certification is offered by application only.
Applications are reviewed for alignment, ethical readiness, and scope suitability.
Certification is not guaranteed.
Acceptance is based on alignment, readiness, and ethical suitability, not urgency.
Considering Practitioner Certification
DTBY Practitioner Certification is offered by application only.
Applications are reviewed for alignment, ethical readiness, and scope suitability. Completion of the certification course does not guarantee certification.
This pathway is designed for experienced practitioners who are committed to responsibility-led, non-clinical practice and who understand the importance of boundaries, governance, and client safety.