Our Online Course is a self-paced course. It's not a live online learning course. 

The course is comprised of a series of pre-recorded videos and lessons you complete in your own time and at your own pace.

Jeremy is the course instructor and the videos are of him taking you through an in-person ECD Specialist Course as if you were live in the room.

Learners are able to go at their own pace. There's no scheduling involved. And you have access to the course lessons, videos (and online community) for 90 days, so you can watch and re-watch the lessons as many times as you like over that three-month period. 

You don't need the physical cards to complete the Course. But we HIGHLY recommend it. Your experience won't be the same without them. The course is less engaging, interactive, and impactful if you don't have a set of physical cards to play with as you go through the course. If you don't have the physical ECD cards, you'll get access to The Emotional Culture Deck PDF so you can print and make your deck at home.

Extended Access to the Course and materials

For 6-weeks, you’ll retain access to all course materials, including video lessons, downloadable toolkits, and additional resources. This allows you to revisit key concepts, review materials, and deepen your understanding at your own pace.

Access to the Emotional Culture Community & Contiues Learning

For 90 days total, from the time the course begins, you also have full access to the Emotional Culture Community—a global network of leaders, coaches, and practitioners. Here, you can engage with fellow learners, participate in exclusive events, and continue building your expertise in emotional leadership. After the 90-day period, you can choose to stay connected by becoming a paid member of the community to continue accessing resources and support. 

ECD Certification: Earn Your ECD Practitioner Badge

Upon successfully completing the course, you’ll receive your ECD Practitioner Badge in Emotional Change Strategy, marking the start of your certification journey. This Elephant Rider Badge demonstrates your training in leading emotional change and equips you with tools to implement within your organisation or practice.

Certification Pathway: Your Journey Toward Becoming a Certified Consultant

Your first Elephant Rider Badge is the first step toward becoming an ECD Certified Consultant. From here, you can continue on the ECD Certification Pathway, gaining more expertise and recognition as you progress. Whether you want to become an advanced practitioner or aim for Master Elephant Rider status, you’ll have a clear path for growth.

All our Cohort Course Coaching Calls are at 9 am New Zealand time. But these Coaching Calls are optional. So, it technically doesn't matter which timezone, because this is a self-paced online course. 

See the FAQ "Is this a Live Online Learning Course" for what this means. 

This Course is designed as a self-paced, cohort learning experience, distinct from traditional live online courses. This format is designed to accommodate your unique pace and schedule, offering the flexibility to engage with the course content as it suits you.

Imagine diving into the course material at your leisure – whether you're an avid learner who could explore the entire course within 3 to 5 hours or someone who prefers to absorb the lessons in smaller segments amidst other commitments. You are granted 12 weeks access to all the course videos, allowing you move through this journey on your terms, right from the day the course begins.

While the core of the Course is self-paced, we also offer a live element through our optional Live Coaching Calls. These are not your typical one-way webinars but are interactive, two-way Zoom calls, where you can actively engage, ask questions, and connect with fellow Course participants. These sessions are an opportunity to experiment with The ECD in a live setting, getting hands-on experience and immediate feedback.

There are five Course Conversation Calls scheduled across the 5-week period, each designed to deepen your understanding and practice with The ECD. Participation in these calls is entirely up to you – attend all, some, or none, depending on your needs and schedule. Should you miss a Course Conversation Call, we ensure you stay in the loop by providing a link to the replay, allowing you to catch up at your convenience.

This unique blend of self-paced learning with the option of live interaction encapsulates our commitment to providing a flexible, engaging, and interactive learning experience.

ECD Certification is a multi-stage process designed to build your expertise in emotional culture design. You begin by completing one or more of our ECD Specialist Courses. After completing these, you can progress, step by step to Black Elephant Rider status and then apply to the Advanced ECD Consultant Training, where you'll learn how to deliver ECD Specialist Courses. Once you earn the prestigious ECD Certified Consultant status, you become authorised to train and certify ECD Practitioners and deliver our ECD Specialist Courses. You can also choose to Fast Track to ECD Certified Consultant status immediately after becoming an ECD Practitioner.

For a detailed breakdown of the certification pathway, click here to read the full ECD Certification Pathway Overview.

Yes, we offer in-person courses! Our ECD Specialist Courses can be delivered in-person by our Certified Consultants, who bring a wealth of experience and a hands-on approach to emotional culture transformation. In-person courses offer an immersive learning experience tailored to the needs of your organisation. To find an ECD Certified Consultant near you and learn more about in-person course options, click here to find a consultant. Each consultant sets their own fees for in-person delivery, so be sure to contact them directly for more details.

This course is suitable for everyone, from beginners to seasoned professionals. It has been completed by a diverse range of participants, from graduate students to 30-year veterans in their fields. No matter your experience, you’ll find value in the hands-on tools and strategies that can be applied immediately. Whether you’re new to emotional leadership or looking to deepen your expertise, you’ll gain practical skills that will help you and the people you serve.

The weekly time commitment for the Course is 2 hours per week. This includes:

• 1 hour for self-paced learning, including videos and activities.
• 1 hour for the optional weekly live coaching call with the Elephant Rider Mentor (or watching the replay if you can’t attend live)

This structure allows for flexibility while ensuring you have time to engage with the course content and apply the learnings.

While all ECD Specialist Courses share some crossover, each course has a unique primary focus, objectives, and tools tailored to different aspects of emotional culture. Here’s how to choose the right course for you:

• Emotional Change Strategy Course: If you work in change or if change impacts the work you do and the people you serve, this Emotional Change Course is ideal. It focuses on guiding yourself and others emotionally through transitions, creating change rituals, and fostering resilience in teams.
• Emotional Leadership Development Course: If you primarily work with leaders, in leadership development, or are a leader yourself, the Emotional Leadership Course is best for you. It provides strategies and tools to help leaders foster emotional leadership and create high-performing, emotionally aware teams.
• Emotional Stakeholder Engagement Course: If you serve stakeholders (including customers) or are responsible for building and developing partnerships within your organisation or with clients, the Emotional Stakeholder Course will give you the skills to deepen emotional engagement and build stronger, empathetic relationships.
• Emotional Culture Crafting Course: If you’re responsible for shaping the culture of your team or organisation, or if you’re interested in learning the fundamentals of emotional culture, this course is the best starting point. You’ll learn how to craft emotional cultures for teams and clients, focusing on the core emotions and behaviours that drive success.

Each course offers unique tools and insights based on your specific role or needs, allowing you to deepen your impact in the areas most relevant to your work and the people you serve.