Narrative Enneagram Teacher Certification Track
The Enneagram Professional Training Program (EPTP) was created by Helen Palmer and David Daniels, MD, in 1988 to train and certify Enneagram Teachers in the Narrative Tradition. During the past 25 years, more than 3,000 participants have attended the EPTP in 17 countries worldwide, and more than 1000 have become Certified Narrative Enneagram Teachers. Beginning in 2014, we expanded the EPTP to include a certification track for Narrative Enneagram Practitioners.
We also remain committed to those who desire to teach the Enneagram, with an enriched certification track for Narrative Enneagram Teachers. This updated program is designed for those who want to learn to teach the Narrative Enneagram. This enriched training includes practice and in-depth attention to conducting panels in the Narrative Tradition, and a section that supports participants with developing and improving their teaching skills.
The track begins with the Typing Process and continues with the Teacher Training course followed by an Internship and Certification (see below). You may begin this track without a commitment to complete all segments.
Prerequisite: Narrative Enneagram Core Program
Note: For exceptions to this prerequisite, contact our registrar.
The Typing Process
3 days
This experiential training teaches you how to assist others in determining their Enneagram type. The Typing Process previously included instruction on panel inquiry, but will now focus solely on the many aspects of the typing interview process.
Step-by-step you will learn how to conduct typing interviews to assist newcomers to the Enneagram in determining their type. Modules on differentiating one type from another, non-verbal aspects of type, and knowledge of your own biases in conducting interviews are also included. The training culminates in a rare hands-on opportunity to practice your skills by interviewing volunteers from the community, with feedback from instructors.
To learn more or for registration questions, contact our Registrar at 866-241-6162, ext. 1 (toll-free) or +1 303-305-4362 outside the U.S.
Teacher Training
3 days
This hands-on professional training designed specifically for aspiring Narrative Enneagram teachers is devoted to:
- Panel interviewing skills – basic and growth panels
- Presentation skills
- Self assessment of strengths and growth areas to be able to “walk the talk”
- Basic body awareness and centering practices
Prerequisites: Narrative Enneagram Core Program and the Typing Process
Note: For exceptions to this prerequisite, contact Pat O’Hanrahan.
Certified Narrative Enneagram teachers who completed their certification through the Enneagram Professional Training Program before this Narrative Enneagram Teacher Training course was available are welcome to take this program without completing the prerequisites.
Internship and Certification
The Internship provides a supportive structure for gaining practice as a Narrative Enneagram Teacher.
Course Requirements
- Core Program (Enneagram Intensive Part 1 and Part 2, Instincts and Subtypes and Deepening Spiritual Awareness)
- The Typing Process
- Teacher Training
Internship
- 12 typing interviews, 6 recorded by the Intern and reviewed by a Coach. The goal is to develop your skill and content knowledge to conduct a typing interview according to the Narrative Tradition.
- 5 panel interviews with a 10-minute introduction to the panel; 4 recorded and reviewed by a Coach. The goal is to gain the skills and capacities needed to effectively facilitate a panel in the Narrative Tradition.
- 2 presentations, 20-minutes each, on an Enneagram topic recorded and reviewed by a Coach. The goal is to develop the skills and capacities to effectively present topics on the Enneagram.
Certification (choose either Virtual or Onsite)
Virtual
- Certifier and Core Faculty member meet via Zoom to complete a panel interview with a pre-panel presentation
- Certifier conducts a final typing interview via Zoom with a Core Faculty member
Onsite
- Certifier returns to the Teacher Training course to demonstrate skills through panel interviewing
- Certifier conducts a final typing interview via Zoom with a Core Faculty member
Upon successful completion
Certified Narrative Enneagram Teacher
Costs
- Internship and Virtual Certification: $2,250 total
- Internship and Onsite Certification (when available): ~$3,600 total estimated cost
Internship and onsite certification cost breakdown (when available)
- Internship (includes all interviews with mentor/supervisor): $1,075
- Onsite Certification costs:
- Tuition for Teacher Training Class: $625 Repeater rate
- Site Fees vary for onsite trainings (when available)