Certification Standards Notice
DDPI Worldwide Certification and Practicum requirements are governed by the DDPI Worldwide Regulations Governing the Use of DDPI Worldwide Certification Marks (Certification Rules). Where any summary information on this website differs from the formal Certification Rules, the Certification Rules prevail. Any approved amendments to practicum structures or certification requirements are implemented in accordance with the Certification Rules.
The next planned updates to practicum structures are scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2027. Until that date, current published requirements remain in force. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Certification as a Trainer in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) is described in the following process and documents.
Please check that you are accessing information for your own country or area as the process differs slightly according to the regional professional registration and licensing guidelines.
Certification as a Trainer in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)
The certification process to become a Trainer in DDP, called the Trainer Practicum, is a supervised skills-based process that requires applicants to demonstrate the core skills required to train practitioners and organisations in all aspects of DDP. The process is described in these four sections:
- What is required before starting the Trainer Practicum?
- What is the Trainer Practicum process?
- Completing the Trainer Practicum
- Renewal of Trainer Certification