Graduate Certificate in Mental Performance Consulting: Online

Counseling and Behavioral Health Department

The Psychology Behind Peak Performance in Sport and Other High-Demand Environments

Are you drawn to helping others perform at their best? If your background is in sport, the performing arts, or another high-performance setting, mental performance consulting offers a meaningful, applied pathway to stay connected to the work you love—while making a lasting impact.

Program Overview

Admissions

Curriculum

Student Testimonials

I am loving the Mental Performance Consulting (MPC) Graduate Certificate. It’s a very positive, warm, and inspiring learning space! I am most looking forward to utilizing my MPC skills with performing artists and midcareer professionals across a range of fields, helping them build confidence, resilience, and sustain high performance throughout their professional journeys.”

Meridith Apfelbaum, MS

Director of Student Life and Culture, William James College

The MPC Graduate Certificate program has enhanced the way I view the world. Through its coursework, it’s taught me how to view athletic and arts performance environments through a culturally intelligent systems lens. And as a mid-career psychologist, the program’s flexibility and individualized mentoring has been invaluable to my professional development. I am grateful for the experiences, relationships, and performance values that have shaped my learning, and I look forward to carrying them into the next phase of my career!”

Angela Taveira-Dick, PhD

Director, Military and Veteran Psychology Program; Assistant Professor, Counseling and Behavioral Health Department, William James College

Our Philosophy, Your Experience

At William James College, you will combine your classroom knowledge with hands-on experience to get a well-rounded and integrated education. Our curriculum combines an understanding of theory, training, and practice as you develop into a culturally responsive professional. You will be surrounded by like-minded faculty, staff, and peers who, like you, are dedicated to bringing high-quality services to culturally diverse clients, agencies, and organizations. With this training, you will be prepared to make a difference in our communities.

How William James College Supports Your CMPC Journey

Faculty advisors help you understand how prior and current coursework aligns with CMPC certification requirements.
You will receive guidance regarding educational pathways and CMPC certification requirements.
Coursework is designed to support the knowledge and skills assessed on the CMPC certification examination.
Faculty provide guidance regarding mentorship resources, professional networking opportunities, and next steps toward certification.