Become a Certified HARNESS Fearless Facilitator
A 20-hour intensive program that equips experienced educators, counselors, and community leaders to deliver the Fearless, Aware, & Protected curriculum with fidelity, confidence, and joy.
Hours of Training
3 days + virtual follow-up
Core Competencies
Trauma-informed to content mastery
Experiential Learning
70% practice, 20% discussion, 10% didactic
Max Participants
Personalized coaching & feedback
3 full days in-person + 4-hr virtual follow-up
2 lead trainers + 1 support trainer
"Certified HARNESS Fearless Facilitator"
This highly experiential, trauma-informed, sex-positive train-the-trainer program equips experienced sexual health educators, counselors, community leaders, and peer educators to deliver the Fearless, Aware, & Protected (FAP) curriculum and workshops with fidelity, confidence, and joy.
Self-authored protection—helping participants become the authors of their own sexual narratives
Full-spectrum body and rights literacy—knowledge without shame or judgment
Layered, personalized MATCH framework—one-size-fits-none protection planning
Celebrating desire, curiosity, and joy alongside safety and boundaries
Centering the most marginalized voices and honoring all bodies and identities
Grounded in CDC, WHO, and National Sex Education Standards
Master the 13-chapter ebook, 5-module curriculum, MATCH framework, and 40+ activity cards
Create brave spaces with grounding techniques, consent, and choice
Speak confidently about pleasure, bodies, and sexual health without shame
Handle disclosures, triggers, religious pushback, and challenging questions with grace
Partner effectively, manage group dynamics, and adapt to diverse audiences
Deliver 90-min pop-ups, 4-hr deep dives, or full 15-hr curriculum series
A highly experiential, 70% practice / 20% discussion / 10% didactic format that honors adult learning principles.
Passing score: 85+ points + signed Code of Ethics + recorded micro-session
All certified trainers commit to these principles:
Complete 20-hour curriculum with detailed agendas
With detailed speaker notes and facilitation tips
40+ ready-to-use cards for each module
Certification assessment tools & Google Form
Professional badges & printable certs
Promote your workshops with ease
HARNESS logos, shield, flame, & harness lockups
Ready to customize for your audiences
The Train-the-Trainer program is the pathway to certification and independence. You'll leave with everything you need to deliver this curriculum with fidelity, confidence, and joy to any audience—from high school health classes to college health centers to community organizations.
Next cohort begins [Date]. Limited to 16 participants to ensure personalized coaching.
We're looking for experienced sexual health educators, school health teachers, counselors, community leaders, peer educators, college health professionals, and anyone passionate about sex-positive, trauma-informed education. You should have some basic facilitation experience (or be willing to co-facilitate with a mentor) and a genuine commitment to our core HARNESS principles.
Yes, completing the full Fearless, Aware, & Protected curriculum (self-paced, approximately 8 hours) is a pre-requirement. This ensures you understand the participant experience and can embody our philosophy authentically. You'll also submit a 2-page reflection on your own protection journey.
Day 1 focuses on becoming the facilitator—you'll learn trauma-informed language, the MATCH framework, and co-teach the first two modules. Day 2 dives into consent, boundaries, and negotiation with role-plays and live practice. Day 3 brings it all together: you'll deliver a 45-60 minute practicum segment in front of peers and trainers, receive feedback using the FAP Rubric, and earn your certification.
Absolutely. Upon completing all requirements (85+ on the rubric, signed Code of Ethics, and a recorded 20-minute micro-session from your first real workshop), you'll receive a "Certified HARNESS Fearless Facilitator" certificate. This is recognized across schools, universities, health centers, and community organizations delivering sex-positive education.
Yes! We highly recommend co-facilitating with a mentor for your first workshop or two. The TTT program is designed to prepare you for this, and we provide coaching and support. Many certified facilitators work in pairs, which actually creates richer experiences for participants. There's no pressure to go solo right away.
Yes, our Trainer Code of Ethics requires annual continuing education. Sexual health research evolves, and we expect certified facilitators to stay current. This might include attending webinars, reading new research, or taking workshops on emerging topics. We provide resources and support to make this easy.
The 3-day intensive is best delivered in-person or hybrid for maximum connection and embodied learning (lots of role-plays and rituals). The 30-day virtual follow-up can be fully online. Let us know your preference when you apply—we'll work with you to make it accessible.
Limited to 16 participants for personalized coaching and feedback. Cohorts fill quickly.
Questions? Reach out via the contact form below or email us directly.