Lead the Way to a More Human Workplace – and Get Certified Doing It
Want to be the reason your organization takes employee well-being seriously?
Become a Certified Workplace Happiness Champion and help bring the WHS to life – while earning recognition as a leader in meaningful, human-centered change.
Without Advocates, Good Ideas Don’t Go Anywhere
You know your workplace could be better – more human, more motivating, more aligned with what people really need. But meaningful change rarely happens by accident. It needs someone to speak up, spark momentum, and help others see the value.
Without people like you workplace well-being remains a “nice-to-have”, cultural issues remain invisible or dismissed, leaders overlook what really needs to change and the chance to make work more human quietly slips away.
The opportunity is real. So is the risk of doing nothing.
Be the One Who Starts the Shift – and Earn Recognition for It
As a Certified Workplace Happiness Champion, you’ll be seen as a credible voice for positive change. You’ll gain the knowledge, tools, and structure to:
- Advocate for adopting the Workplace Happiness Standard
- Explain the benefits to leadership and peers
- Support implementation when it begins
- Eventually guide surveys, audits, and reviews
- Build trust as someone who understands systems and people
This certification is more than a badge – it’s your entry into the future of meaningful, values-based leadership.
We Know the System — and We Built This for People Like You
At the Workplace Happiness Institute, we’ve spent years inside organizations – as auditors, consultants, and researchers – seeing firsthand how well-being gets sidelined. Most systems are built around performance, not people. And most change efforts focus on policies, not the human experience.
That’s why we created the Workplace Happiness Standard and this certification. Not for consultants. Not for people trying to shine with empty phrases. But for people like you: committed, curious employees who believe work should be better – and are ready to help lead that change.
We’re a non-profit, grounded in global quality standards, backed by over 500 research studies, and driven by one mission:
To make happiness a legitimate, auditable, and lasting part of how organizations operate.
You’re not alone in wanting more. And now, you don’t have to act alone either.
Your Path to Becoming a Certified Workplace Happiness Champion
Join the WHS Implementation Journey
Take part in your organization’s official Workplace Happiness Standard rollout – including the Kick-Off Workshop and all follow-up integration meetings.
Learn by Doing
As you help implement the WHS in real time, you’ll gain practical insight into its structure, principles, and impact – not just theory, but lived experience.
Take the Certification Exam
After implementation, you’ll take a comprehensive exam to demonstrate your understanding of the WHS pillars, logic, and application.
It’s designed to be tough – because the title should mean something.
Earn Your Certification
If you pass, you’ll receive formal designation as a Certified Workplace Happiness Champion – complete with a digital badge, certificate, and recognition across WHS organizations.
Ready to Be a Voice for a Happier Workplace?
Your initiative could spark a change that transforms your organization – and your career.
Start now.
What You Gain – and Why It Matters
Becoming a Certified Workplace Happiness Champion isn’t about adding another line to your resume. It’s about being seen, trusted, and positioned to lead change that matters.
- Earn formal recognition for the work you’re already doing
- Build credibility as someone who understands people and systems
- Become a trusted voice on culture, well-being, and feedback
- Align your daily work with your personal values
- Stand out as a leader – even without a leadership title
- Open doors to new roles, influence, and growth
- Help your team succeed – and be seen as essential to that success
- Join a professional community that’s shaping the future of work
This isn’t just certification. It’s fuel for your next step. Wherever you want that to lead.
FAQ
Can I join if my organization hasn’t adopted WHS yet?
Yes. This certification is designed for people who want to lead the conversation and help bring the WHS into their workplace. You will be part of the journey right from the beginning.
Do I need a management title?
Not at all. All you need is interest, and a commitment to meaningful change. And some courage.
I really would like our organization to implement the WHS and get the Workplace Happiness Champion Cetification. How can I convince my boss that this is the right thing to do?
Most leaders care about their people – and they also want to make smart, sustainable decisions. The WHS supports both: better well-being and better performance.
As a non-profit, we’re not here to sell a trend – we’re here to help organizations create meaningful, lasting change. Implementation often pays for itself within a year through reduced turnover and improved engagement; and we have the data to back that up. If it helps, book a call with us. You’re welcome to invite decision-makers, we’ll present the case, clearly and honestly.
Can only one person per organization get the Workplace Happiness Champion Cetification?
No. All employees that are part of leading the change and take actively part in the complete process can take the exam and earn the certification.