Hanen Certification
Whether or not you are running Hanen Programs, you are part of a special network in which you can discuss your challenges and successes, share ideas and strategies, and keep your professional development on the leading edge.
Benefits of Certification
Ongoing Clinical Support
- Access to The Hanen Centre’s program managers for guidance and ideas on how to use Hanen in your service delivery
Ongoing Professional Development
- Opportunities to attend Advanced Hanen Workshops, which qualify you to lead:

- Access research and funding information
Ongoing Membership Support
- Access to the special members-only part of The Hanen Centre website
- Support for leading Hanen Programs under the trademarked Hanen name and logo. You can also use Hanen information and activities as part of your service delivery, either through adapted programs or one on one.
- Access member only area on Hanen’s web site, where you can:
- Download participant certificates and order Hanen Program information brochures
- Renew your certification online
- Share your experiences
- Get up-to-the-minute information on Hanen Programs, research, adult education issues and Hanen-related activities
- WigWag —the exclusive newsletter for Hanen Certified SLPs containing practical, useful information on Hanen Programs and related topics
- Electronic newsletters and e-mail bulletins to keep you up-to-date on Hanen’s programs, workshops, resource developments, funding ideas, etc.
Ongoing Resource Support
- Priority access to new materials and members-only promotional rates on selected items
- New resources for your toolkit. Part of your membership fee enables us to develop new resources—such as program slides—to help you facilitate program delivery (visit the members area of the Hanen Web site to see all the resources available for your Hanen Programs)
- Updates and revisions to the Leaders Guides for the Hanen Programs you are certified to run (you can download updates and revisions for free from the Members Area of the Hanen web site)
- Free information brochures on Hanen Programs to distribute to your clients (up to 40 per year per program you are trained in, with a minimal charge above 40 copies)
Certification Renewal Policy
You must renew your Hanen Certification every two years to maintain your certification status. We notify you when it is time to renew. To renew your Hanen Certification now, click here.
Maintaining Your Hanen Certification
If you allow your certification to lapse, you will be unable to enroll in Advanced Workshops and enjoy your other certification benefits until you renew your certification. We send a renewal notice and a reminder letter in advance of your renewal date, so please read your Hanen mail and keep your certification up-to-date!
Change of Name or Address
Please remember to notify us of any changes to your name and work, home or email addresses. To update your name/address, click here.
Questions?
For information on the benefits of your certification, contact our Membership Coordinator, email membership@hanen.org or call 416-921-1073 ext. 230.