New E-Learning Platform – Free Course for Pro-EFW Members!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new e-learning platform!
As part of this initiative, we are offering a free online course exclusively for all Pro-EFW members. Simply purchase or renew your membership, and you’ll gain full access to this course at no additional cost.
Course Highlight: The Pro-EFW Way
This foundational course introduces you to the Pro-EFW approach to partnering with equines. You’ll discover:
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- The history and purpose of Pro-EFW
- The principles and ethics guiding our interactions with equines
- The heart of our practice: honouring the equine as a sentient being
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Together, we will reflect on the profound responsibility we hold as caretakers of these remarkable partners.
Course Structure
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- 5 lessons with integrated knowledge checks and assignments
- Approx. 12 hours of learning (self-paced) – can be used as continuing education hours (certified professionals) or cross training hours (candidates)
- Includes reading, multimedia lessons, self-reflections, observation activities, and interactive knowledge checks
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This course is designed to deepen your understanding and strengthen your connection with horses, all while providing you with the flexibility to learn at your own pace.
How to access the free “The Pro-EFW Way” e-learning course
Free to all existing members in good standing.
Members have to access the portal, once logged in click on the button at the top of the landing page
Free with a minimum donation of $10
After donating, you will receive an email containing the access information
Free with the purchase of A Taste of Pro-EFW (non-member – $50)
The confirmation email will include the course access information
Free with the purchase of a Pro-EFW Membership
The confirmation email they receive after the purchase of a membership will also include the access information.
GENERAL MEMBERS
The Pro-EFW Membership and Certification Renewal Year is from April 1 to March 31.
If you would like to be a general member and supporter of Pro-EFW, click here to join.
CERTIFICATION PATHWAY
In order to become a Pro-EFW Certified Specialist you must join the Pro-EFW Certification Pathway and become a Certification Candidate. Read more about certification here.
To apply for the Certification Pathway you must first become a General Member above.
The Certification Pathway includes access to the Certification Portal where you add information throughout your training, and then submit it to Pro-EFW when all of your requirements are complete.
Certification Candidates join the Certification Pathway at Level 2 of their training - Foundations.
The one time fee to join the Certification Pathway is $350 for single stream and $450 for double stream.
CERTIFIED SPECIALISTS ANNUAL RENEWAL
You must renew your certification as a Pro-EFW Specialist annually. The $55 Pro-EFW Membership is included in your renewal fee.
The Pro-EFW Membership and Certification Renewal Year is from April 1 to March 31.
CERTIFICATION CANDIDATE ANNUAL RENEWAL
Certification Candidates must renew their Certification Candidate status every year until you become a Pro-EFW Certified Specialist. This $80 fee includes the Pro-EFW Membership.
The Certification Portal is accessible to Pro-EFW Members who have previously purchased the Certification Pathway and are working through the Pro-EFW Certification Process.
Pro-EFW Certified Professionals are recognized by ANPQ and become members to benefit from the services that they offer.
