The Positive Psychology Guild (PPG) runs a professional membership service for Positive Psychology Practitioners, and other professionals who integrate Positive Psychology approaches into their work.
The purpose of this membership service is to:
- Create a positive online community for practitioners
- Provide liability and insurance coverage to qualified practitioners (UK)
- Develop a Register of Positive Psychology Practitioners who are qualified and insured to practice
- Contribute to the development of best practices through member and other stakeholder engagement
The membership service also aims to support the training and development of practitioners through:
- Sharing information about PPG-accredited CPD training courses and events
- Facilitating professional development for members by providing access to a central community of practice events designed to support practitioners and promote standards of practice, client, and self-care
- Research community events – designed to discuss developments and research within Positive Psychology
About PPG
PPG is a Not for Profit Organisation and a government registered learning provider with a UK Provider Reference Number: 10067939. We are also a CPD certified Provider dedicated to raising the standards of training and continuing professional development.
Our public communications and networking platform is the Positive Psychology Network. This platform brings all of our brand names together, which all operate under PPG.
Within PPG there are two core services:
- Membership Services for Certified Positive Psychology Practitioners and Certified Strengths-Based Practitioners using Positive Psychology-informed approaches
- Education Services on Positive Psychology Practice & Research, Autism in Research, Theory & Practice, and Neurodiversity & Inclusion
To learn more about our work, please click here. You may also visit our organisational policies section here, where you will find the latest copy of the PPG Group Policy insurance certificate for practitioner members who are covered by PPG for insurance and liability.
Membership Categories
There are 2 membership categories:
- Professional Membership
- Organisational Membership
1. Professional Membership
Annual Fee: £150
Eligibility Criteria:
- You hold one of the PPG-approved certifications to practice*.
- You hold the equivalent of one of these certifications to practice**.
*B1 Approved Certifications (Certified Positive Psychology Practitioners)
- PPG Level 3 Certificate Positive Psychology Practice
- PPG Level 5 Diploma Positive Psychology Practice (Coaching)
- PPG Level 5 Diploma Positive Psychology Practice (Training)
- PPG Level 5 Diploma Positive Psychology Practice (Organisations)
- PPG Level 7 Diploma / Certificate Applied Positive Psychology Research
- University Masters Degree Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP)
- University PhD Positive Psychology
*B2 Approved Certifications (Certified Strengths-Based Practitioners using Positive Psychology-informed approaches)
- PPG Level 3 Certificate Neurodiversity & Inclusion (Train the Trainer)
- PPG Level 5 Diploma Autism in Research, Theory & Practice for Managers & Practitioners
**B3 Exceptional Cases
If you do not hold one of the above certifications but you do hold the equivalent, you may still apply for professional membership via an exceptional route. Decisions are made on a case-by-case situation.
Please contact us prior to submitting an application to check that your certifications will be accepted: membership@ppnetwork.org
PPG Professional Membership Benefits:
- Special subscription rate to the Journal of Positive Psychology
- Inclusion on the Register of Practitioners (worldwide)
- Professional Guidelines and Safe Practice guidance
- Liability and insurance coverage (UK only)
- Access to PPG CPD Membership Library
- Community of Practice guidance
Please note if you are a PPG Professional Member, it is a mandatory requirement to join the Register of Practitioners and to hold insurance in your respective geographical area. Your annual fee covers the application to join the Register of Practitioners, and it includes free insurance if you practice within the UK. Please note insurance is limited to your scope of practice and qualification.
If you have any questions on the above, please contact us at: membership@ppnetwork.org
2. Organisational Membership
Annual Fee: £250+**
Eligibility Criteria:
- You are a registered PPG Professional Member, run your own training company, are certified to deliver training, and wish to deliver PPG-accredited CPD training and events
Membership Benefits:
- Special subscription rate to the Journal of Positive Psychology
- External accreditation (CPD points) for your Positive Psychology courses (subject to criteria)
**Please note that this is an estimated fee; the annual fee is based on your organisation’s size. £250 is the fee set for small businesses (1-10 employees). If you are an organisation with more than 10 employees, please contact us for more information.
How to Apply
Apply for Professional Membership here.
If you would like to apply for Organisational Membership, please contact us here: membership@ppnetwork.org
A member of our team will reach out to you and guide you through the application process.