Groundwork:
Practitioner Training and
Learning Strategist Certification
Introducing Groundwork, a Canadian certification program designed for educators.
Learning strategies are evidence-based, practical, and effective across the full range of learners, but despite being an emerging field they remain largely absent from teacher education and professional training.
That’s why we’ve created Groundwork, the certification program designed to hand educators the tools and support necessary to be the fierce student success advocates they aim to be.
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FAQ
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Groundwork is for anyone who identifies as an "educator":
tutors
academic advisors
learning strategists
student services professionals
educational therapists
anyone whose work involves supporting learners
This qualification applies at all levels of education, too: in a K-12 classroom, a post-secondary institution, or an independent practice.
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Groundwork offers a pathway to a formal, evidence-based credential:
The Certified Learning Strategies Practitioner (CLSP).
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Groundwork is holistic and practitioner-focused, rooted in learning science and built for real working conditions.
It is designed with equity at its centre, ensuring that trained practitioners reach the communities and students who need this work most.
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Groundwork is currently in development and expected to launch Summer 2026.
We are actively seeking participants for our first cohort. Join our waitlist to be notified when more details become available.