Become a Certified
Sociocracy 3.0 Practitioner

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A Path to Develop and Verify Your Learning

Certification programs often fall short of ensuring meaningful learning and competence. At their worst, learners prioritize obtaining certification over building understanding and skills. At the same time, instructors focus on test preparation rather than encouraging critical reflection and supporting students in practically applying what they came to learn. 


However, at their best, certification programs provide robust and quantifiable methods to assess and validate learning. This is why we’ve developed options for practitioners to track their progress and demonstrate their growing understanding, competence, and skills.

S3 Practitioner Certification

To receive a certificate that attests you’ve successfully achieved all the learning outcomes for this program, you need to complete the following: 

S3 Practitioner Course

A blended program combining e-lessons, 3-day in-person training, and online follow-up sessions to build a strong foundation in applying Sociocracy 3.0 patterns in practice.

Decision-Making Katas

A 9-hour, online, hands-on learning experience where you’ll practice Proposal Forming, Consent Decision-Making, and related patterns to develop fluency and confidence.

Verification of Learning

A series of practical assignments and assessments for which you receive personalized feedback designed to help you deepen your understanding and solidify your skills. 

Why Become Certified?

Sociocracy 3.0 (S3) is a comprehensive collection of practices, processes, and guidelines that support collaboration, decision-making, and organizational development. Browsing the S3 Practical Guide or attending a course can be insightful and even transformative, but it’s easy to overlook or quickly forget important details. Developing a deep, accurate, and thorough understanding of Sociocracy 3.0 requires a dedicated investment in learning and development over time.

Misunderstandings—especially those that practitioners may not even realize they have—can lead to undesirable consequences and wasted time and resources. Certification provides a structured pathway to mastering Sociocracy 3.0, helping practitioners avoid common pitfalls and effectively apply its patterns.

Benefits for Individuals

Certification provides hands-on experience with S3 patterns, coupled with personalized feedback and guidance, to refine your skills and build confidence in applying these practices to real-world scenarios. It validates your expertise, enhances your professional credibility, opens new career opportunities, and establishes you as a trusted practitioner in your field.

Benefits for Organizations

Certified practitioners bring a validated understanding of S3 patterns, ensuring effective implementation and reducing the risk of undesirable outcomes from misapplication. They minimize wasted time and resources caused by misunderstandings and are well-equipped to help organizations achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively. 

Many, many thanks for taking the time to give that extensive amount of feedback on the assignments! I value that so much! It definitely helps me to sharpen my understanding of Sociocracy 3.0 and also trigger further action regarding the case studies I've submitted. I highly appreciate it! 

M. Frank, Agile Coach

I admit, I am a little bit proud of myself to have completed this [verification of learning]. I appreciate that you take the assignments and final assessment so seriously. To me, it makes the completion of the course so much more valuable since it’s not a “participation medal.” 

C. Edhard, Executive Coach

Your detailed breakdown is far more useful than I was expecting. It really shows how important it is to you that your students really understand Sociocracy 3.0 and can become trustworthy representatives of it. 

 I. Rumsey, Scrum Master

How We Verify Learning

We use a variety of tools to help you deepen your understanding and demonstrate your progress:

Assignments

Engage in practical tasks that encourage reflection and provide opportunities to apply your learning in real-world contexts.

Quizzes

Complete multiple-choice questions and other self-directed tasks to test your knowledge and reinforce key learning.

Final Assessment

Respond to open questions designed to showcase your understanding of key Sociocracy 3.0 patterns, principles, and concepts.

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You’ll receive detailed feedback on your work and personalized guidance to address any misunderstandings and refine your skills. This structured approach ensures that your learning journey is meaningful, measurable, and directly applicable to your work. It’s all about equipping you to succeed with Sociocracy 3.0!

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We’re currently updating the Verification of Learning to align with the latest changes in the Sociocracy 3.0 Practitioner Program. Detailed information about the process and pricing will be available soon.

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