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3sets Institute

Become a Certified 3sets Practitioner

Structured diagnosis skills. A recognized credential. A growing community that solves the one-third problem systematically.

Start Practitioner Path

Certification Tiers

Four levels — from independent practitioner to trainer. Each tier builds on the previous one.

1

Practitioner

EUR 590

Format

Online course + online exam

Duration

1 day

What you learn
  • Apply the method to yourself and your team
  • Diagnose the weakest set
  • Formulate the smallest next step
  • Review after 30 days whether the weakest set has shifted
2

Coach

EUR 1,890

Coming Q2 2027
Format

3 days + practice case + mentor call

Duration

3 days

Prerequisite

Practitioner certification

What you learn
  • Guide practitioners and teams
  • Distinguish symptom from set
  • Dose interventions — neither overwhelm nor trivialize
  • Use diagnostic tools professionally
3

Trainer

EUR 4,900 + 15% per participant

Coming 2027
Format

5 days + co-train + license agreement

Duration

5 days

Prerequisite

Coach for 12+ months

What you learn
  • Teach and examine the method
  • Maintain method integrity
  • Offer your own Practitioner and Coach courses
4

Master Trainer

Coming 2028

By invitation only. Trains trainers and co-develops the specification.

How It Works

Five steps to your Practitioner certificate.

01

Study the Spec + Standard Work

The free specification and the foundational book form your knowledge base.

02

Complete the Guided Diagnosis

Apply five diagnostic tools to a real situation — your team or your role.

03

Pass the Online Assessment

Achieve a 3SI score of at least 70% in the proctored diagnosis.

04

Submit Reflection Paper

Short paper: What was the weakest set, what was done, what changed?

05

Receive Your Certificate

Digital certificate, badge, and listing in the practitioner directory.

Foundation

The 3sets Method stands on solid ground.

DPMA Trademark

Word mark "3sets" registered with the German Patent and Trademark Office (No. 30 2026 226 110, since 25 Aug 2026).

Scientific Foundation

Based on cognitive psychology, learning theory, and action theory.

Open Specification

The method definition is freely readable — transparent and verifiable.

Community-Driven

Planned association (e.V.) for research and open materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Join the Pilot Cohort

The first 10 practitioners — reduced price, feedback-oriented, direct line to the author.