Path to Certification
Certified FETI® offers individuals three levels of certification with the goal of providing a consistent and accountable interviewing experience based

Path to Basic Certification
Step 1 of 3 to Basic Certification
Introduction to Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview
Introduction to FETI® is the first course on your path to Basic certification. In this course you will learn the FETI Framework™ including the neuroscience that informs the FETI® interviewing methodology. Upon completion, you will have a full understanding on how to conduct a FETI®.
This course requires online and in-person training. The two day, in-person training is rigorous and comprehensive. Please purchase the course and then select the in-person event you would like to attend. If you are an organization and would like us to come to you, please review our organization hosting overview here.

Benefits from Completing This Course
- Listed on Certified FETI® Directory with Certificate of Completion (limited profile)
- Access to course curriculum, free for life (including updates)
Step 2 of 3 to Basic Certification
Practical Application of the Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview
Practical Application of FETI® is the second course on your path to Basic certification. Attendees will apply and demonstrate FETI® skill sets learned during the Introduction to FETI® course.
This course requires online and in-person training. The three day, in-person training offers attendees an unparalleled one-on-one interviewing experience including the ability to practice FETI® interviews under the guidance and instruction of a CFP-A instructor. Each attendee will participate in a confidential FETI® interview facilitated by an Advanced Certified FETI® Practitioner with a Specialty in Personal Experience Interviewing.

Benefits from Completing This Course
- Listed on Certified FETI® Directory with Certificate of Completion (limited profile)
- Access to course curriculum, free for life (including updates)
Step 3 of 3 to Basic Certification
Blue Interview Evaluations and Basic Certification Exam
The Blue Interview Evaluations and Basic Certification Exam course is the final step on your path to Basic certification. This course will test and evaluate your knowledge and ability to adhere to the elements of the FETI Framework™.
The first component of this course requires the submission of two, 45-60 minute interviews for evaluation. You will have 60 days from time of purchase (enrollment) of the course to record and submit your two interviews for evaluations.
The second component of the course is a final exam that covers the neuroscience and elements of the FETI Framework™.

Benefits from Completing This Course
- Listed on Certified FETI® Directory (full profile while certification is maintained)
- Access to Blue curriculum with active certification (including updates)
Course Completed
Basic Certification Completed
Congratulations! You have successfully obtained Basic Certification in FETI®. Welcome to the official Certified FETI® community of CFP-B interviewers.
While your certification is maintained, it is encouraged to use CFP-B after your name to assist in the identification of your interviewing skill set for participants.
Thank you for being a part of Certified FETI®.
Benefits of Basic Certification
- Listed on Certified FETI® Directory (full profile while certification is maintained)
- Access to Blue curriculum with active certification (including updates)