An Evidence-Based Parenting Course for Divorcing Parents

A Parenting Course Supported by Peer-Reviewed Evidence

The Certevia^® online parent education course is supported by a peer-reviewed study involving parents who were required to complete a parenting class during divorce proceedings.

The study found that participants improved their knowledge of effective communication and parenting skills immediately after completing the course. Those gains were also retained months later.

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What Evidence-Based Means: More Than Research-Informed

Research-informed and evidence-supported are sometimes used interchangeably, but they do not mean the same thing. A program can draw on existing research without the program itself ever being evaluated.

Comparison of research-informed, evidence-supported, and peer-reviewed education programs
Level of Support	What It Means	How Certevia Qualifies
Research-Informed	The course draws on existing research, professional guidance, or accepted educational practices.	Yes: The course content reflects established parenting, communication, and co-parenting principles.
Evidence-Supported	The specific program has been evaluated using actual participants, rather than relying only on research about similar programs or general concepts.	Yes: Certevia was evaluated with parents required to complete a parenting class during divorce proceedings.
Peer-Reviewed	The study and its methods were reviewed by qualified independent experts before publication.	Yes: The Certevia study was published in a peer-reviewed academic journal.

Certevia therefore does more than reference research. Its parenting education program was studied with real participants, with results showing improvements in parent knowledge and skill retention.

What the Study Found

Parents who completed the Certevia program showed improvement in:

Effective communication knowledge
Parenting skills
Understanding of healthier co-parenting practices
Long-term retention of course concepts

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You can review the peer-reviewed study, download the accepted manuscript, or read the PDF summary.

Trusted by More Than 500,000 Students

Since 1990, Certevia Education Programs has issued certifications to more than 500,000 students.

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Complete the course online and receive your certificate after successful completion.

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Watch the Study Overview

Effects of Parent Knowledge & Skills Among Court-Mandated Parenting Programs

Video (4m, 51s): Effects of Parent Knowledge & Skills among Court-mandated Parenting Programs, Bruce Randel, Ph.D.