Become a Certified Life Skills Instructor℠ (CLSI℠)

The Certified Life Skills Instructor (CLSI) credential is designed for educators, trainers, and community leaders who are passionate about preparing people for real life. This certification goes beyond traditional teaching – it equips you to deliver practical, performance-based instruction that helps learners build essential skills for daily living and long-term success.

As a CLSI, you’ll gain the tools, confidence, and strategies to teach life skills in a way that resonates with learners and drives real-world outcomes. Whether you’re guiding young people, adults, or diverse community groups, this certification empowers you to create engaging, learner-centered experiences that help individuals build the habits, knowledge, and decision-making skills they need to navigate life successfully.

Why Earn the CLSI Credential?

The CLSI designation empowers you to:

Teach Real-world Skills

Certified instructors are prepared to teach life skills education topics such as healthy living, interpersonal communication, career readiness, time management, household management, decision-making, and civic responsibility.

Deliver Performance-based Learning

CLSI training emphasizes doing, not just knowing. You’ll learn how to design life skills lessons that promote hands-on practice, behavior change, and measurable outcomes.

Use Turnkey Tools & Frameworks

Gain access to ready-to-use resources, adaptable lesson plans, and a flexible instructional framework you can apply across diverse life skills topics and learner groups.

Empower Diverse Learners

Whether you’re teaching teens, adults, or community groups, the CLSI program prepares you to reach learners with varying backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences.

Make a Meaningful Impact

Life skills education isn’t just about knowledge – it’s about transforming lives. Certified instructors are trained to create engaging, learner-centered experiences that build confidence, independence, and practical life competence.

Gain Credibility and Professional Recognition

The CLSI credential demonstrates your expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality life skills education. The training positions you as a trusted, certified instructor equipped to lead programs that foster personal growth and real-world readiness.

Who Should Become a CLSI℠?

Individuals who have a passion for empowering others with real-world life skills would benefit from this professional, practical certification training. Earning the credential gives graduates skills, confidence, and strategies to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

  • Teachers & Educators
  • Community Leaders
  • Youth Program Coordinators
  • Workforce Development Trainers
  • Social Workers & Case Managers
  • Anyone who wants to make a direct impact on people’s lives through life skills education

What You’ll Learn

The CLSI training imparts competency to teach life skills in a way that resonates with a wide range of diverse learners. Graduates learn to deliver instruction that is performance-based, adaptable, and transformational – positioning you as a trusted leader of high-quality life skills education. As a Certified Life Skills Instructor℠, you will:

  • Understand how to teach essential life skills across core areas of daily living.
  • Apply diverse teaching methodologies to meet learner needs.
  • Design learner-centered, practical lessons that promote real-world application.
  • Facilitate hands-on activities, simulations, and reflective exercises to reinforce skill development.
  • Create supportive, inclusive learning environments that encourage growth and autonomy.

CLSI Certification Benefits & Course Details

Earning the Certified Life Skills Instructor (CLSI) designation provides you with a nationally recognized credential that validates your expertise and commitment to life skills education. As part of the certification process, you’ll complete comprehensive instructor training and successfully pass a certification exam, ensuring that you are fully prepared to deliver high-quality, performance-based instruction.

Beyond certification, you’ll gain access to ongoing professional development opportunities to help you continually refine your skills and stay current with best practices. You’ll also become part of the CLSI educator community – a supportive network where instructors can collaborate, share resources, and exchange ideas to further enhance their impact.

  • Prerequisites: No prior certifications or experience required to enroll.
  • Designation Training Requirements: 40 – 60 hours of comprehensive online education covering life skills instruction best practices, learner engagement strategies, and performance-based teaching methods.
  • Designation Exam Type: Online, closed-book final certification exam to assess your understanding and readiness to deliver effective life skills education.
  • Self-paced Learning: Complete the training at your own pace, allowing flexibility to fit your schedule and learning style.
  • Continuing Education Requirements: Recertification is required every three years to maintain active CLSI status and ensure that your knowledge stays current with evolving instructional strategies and life skills trends.

What’s Provided in the CLSI Coursework

Training & Resources

You’ll receive all the training and resources you need to earn your Certified Life Skills Instructor (CLSI) credential. The coursework is designed to build your confidence and capabilities as a life skills educator through interactive, hands-on learning delivered via:

eLearning Education Center

Access engaging online lessons, full-production videos, interactive learning features, practice activities, and downloadable teaching tools.

The Framework for Teaching Life Skills

Gain access to structured guidelines and best practices that help you deliver high-quality, performance-based life skills education.

Project-based Learning

Learn how to design and personalize your own lesson plans, integrating your teaching style to create presentations and activities that resonate with your unique audience.

Testing & Graduation

The CLSI Certification Exam is delivered online and requires a passing score of 75% or higher. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you may retake the exam. Upon successful completion, you will receive:

Certified Life Skills Instructor (CLSI) Digital Logo

Continuing Education Letter demonstrating that you earned 40 CE Units

Official use of the title Certified Life Skills Instructor (CLSI)

Certificate of completion (mailed to U.S. residents; delivered electronically for international graduates)

Personal Consultation & Ongoing Support

We are committed to the long-term success of our CLSI graduates. To support your journey, we offer:

Personal Consultation Call

A 30-minute one-on-one planning session to help you develop or expand your life skills programs.

Continuing Education via Online Learning Center

Access additional training and updated resources to keep your instruction fresh and effective.

Live Training Webinars (Optional)

Join live webinars, held regularly, to deepen your knowledge and connect with other life skills educators.

Awareness, Advocacy, & Program Promotion

We provide resources to help you raise awareness about your work, build your professional reputation, and attract potential program partners or funding. Support includes:

Custom Graduate Webpage

Showcase your photo, bio, organization, and life skills programs on our platform.

Advocacy & Campaign Participation

Gain exposure by participating in national life skills advocacy campaigns and awareness initiatives.

Graduate & Organizational Spotlights

Select CLSI graduates, organizations, and events are featured on our social media channels to help you reach broader audiences.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Become a Certified Life Skills Instructor and start delivering life skills education that truly matters. Whether you’re helping others develop healthy habits, manage their time, prepare for a career, or participate in their community – your work as a CLSI educator will help people thrive.

The CLSI course starts February 2026. The course will fill up quickly – enroll early to claim your spot.

Get Certified Today

$297 $97/yr starting year 2
  • The CLSI℠ training offers multiple benefits to graduates, including:
  • Expertise: you gain the knowledge, skills, and proficiency to become an effective life skills educator.
  • Credibility: professional certification demonstrates your commitment to high-quality education and compliance with top standards.
  • Results: individuals who earn the CLSI designation report having greater enjoyment teaching life skills and achieving better outcomes among participants.
  • Positioning: the CLSI designation indicates proficiency in both content and pedagogy, positioning graduates as community leaders with specialized expertise.
  • Opportunity: certified instructors are better equipped to lead life skills training in their communities, opening up more career and collaborative opportunities.
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Coming February 2026