The Certification Plan includes the most value of all of our plans. It includes:

• The Certification program: 10 weeks of instruction and practice teaching the Bullet Journal Method to peers and the Bujo community, feedback, final exam, and 3 month provisional licensing period with monthly meetings to complete practice teaching requirements
• Access to the trainer’s version of the Foundations Course, meaning you see the content from a trainer’s perspective through targeted prompts and exercises
• Quarterly continuing education as an optional, voluntary way to stay updated on the methodology and consult with other trainers on various topics to better serve our clients
• Annual license that authorizes you to use the Bullet Journal® Certified Trainer mark to market your services and teach official Bullet Journal® workshops
• Access to use licensed materials for your workshops
• Marks of credibility such as a Credly digital Badge for display on social profiles and listing on our Trainers Directory webpage [link]
• PLUS: all of the benefits from the Transformation Plan [link] and Foundation Plan [link

Currently, the program runs once a year from September - April. The Certification Plan will be available for enrollment beginning August, and is open once a year.

The live course sessions will be 90 minutes on Fridays at 12:00 - 1:30pm Eastern Time from mid September to end of November. We will maintain the time slot even as time changes occur in different weeks country to country.

Part of the course requirements is to teach two 30-minute Tutoring Sessions to the Bujo U community, to occur in November.

In the Practicum phase (January - March), there will be Monthly sessions on a 1-2 month basis.

Since the program is designed as a learning lab, you are strongly encouraged to be in attendance. We will be doing mini teaching sessions so it is most beneficial if you are there to participate. If you anticipate missing more than 1-2 sessions, you might wait until next time to participate.

Replays will be available for you to revisit and if you have to miss a session.

We know this time will not work for every single time zone - we hope to offer more options in the future.

We don't yet have an exact time frame for the fourth cohort to be offered. Sign up for the waitlist to be informed.

The Certification Plan is best suited for people who already work as trainers, coaches, facilitators, or educators—and want to add the Bullet Journal Method as an official tool they are licensed to teach. While it’s possible to build a practice solely around Bullet Journal workshops, we’ve found the strongest participants bring this work into an existing professional context where they’re already supporting others in learning, reflection, or behavior change.

You’re also welcome to join the program for your own learning, even if you don’t plan to offer workshops. However, the program is designed with aspiring trainers in mind—those who want to deliver official, time-bound Bullet Journal sessions grounded in our methodology.

That said, we do not teach the basics of starting a business—like setting up a legal structure, building a website, or designing marketing funnels. If you’re new to business, you may want to pair this program with other resources to support those foundational skills.

The Certification Program focuses on helping you confidently teach the Bullet Journal Method and understand how to position it as a valuable tool for different audiences. We’ll explore how to create a compelling Bullet Journal offering, how to communicate the value of training, and how to tailor the method to meet a variety of needs.

Being a Bullet Journal® Certified Trainer authorizes you offer Official Bullet Journal workshops, where you can teach the core Bullet Journal Method in specific time-bound engagements (clearly defined curriculum over a set period of sessions or time period).

It does NOT certify you to:

• Offer or produce a video course.
• Train others how to teach the Bullet Journal® Method.
• Create or sell any merchandise with the Bullet Journal® mark or logo.
• Use the method in a long-term coaching relationship.

Please note that offering paid trainings or classes on The Bullet Journal® Method without certification is a trademark violation. To share the Bullet Journal practice, individuals interested in teaching Bullet Journal classes can apply for certification through our program.

We take no responsibility for any “Bullet Journal” courses, products, or services that have been purchased through unofficial channels. Our certified trainers, and programs onbulletjournal.com are the only vetted sources for teaching the method.

Once you’ve completed the certification, you’ll have a powerful new tool to use with your clients. You’re always welcome to participate in our ongoing, optional education sessions to stay connected and current with the methodology.

To maintain active certification, there is an annual $500 licensing fee.

Each year, you’ll also be invited to complete a Concept Check—a learning tool designed to help you refresh your understanding and stay aligned with the official Bullet Journal framework. While strongly encouraged, the Concept Check is not a pass/fail requirement and is not tied to your licensing renewal.

Yes. Bullet Journaling is a flexible framework that complements your voice and work—it doesn’t replace it. We will guide you as to where personalization will have the greatest impact.

You’re not just learning a method—you’re building a professional path. You’ll gain tools, community, and a license to teach a system that changes lives. Also, it can also provide a framework making your customer, client, or patient experiences even more powerful.

If money is your primary concern, this plan may not be for you. With that said, the answer totally depends on your personal circumstances and who you serve.

Some of our trainers work for free, others train teams at global enterprises, and others simply want to be able to offer Bujo as a tool alongside their main offering. Some make most of their income through Bujo, others teach Bujo for some supplementary income.

We won't teach you how to run a business, but we will teach how to transmit a method that has proven life changing to countless people around the world.

You can click the "Help Desk" link below, or contact support at bulletjournal dot com.