The gold-standard  Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) credential is awarded to individuals from multiple disciplines and backgrounds, such as health promotion, counseling, wellness coaching, nutrition, social work, nursing, worksite wellness, public health, education, and more. Candidates interested in becoming a CWP must be eligible to sit and pass the CWP certification exam.

This CWP Practice Exam and Study Resources package provides a cohesive opportunity for candidates wanting to engage in self-guided learning and test preparation for the CWP certification exam. This package provides access to both the 50-question CWP Practice Exam and a Study Resources Guide that includes more than 200 links to suggested readings, videos, toolkits, courses, and webinars for exam preparation and professional development. The CWP Practice Exam and Study Resources Guide align with the  NWI Wellness Promotion Competency Model, the standard for the CWP certification. 

• Enhance your wellness-related knowledge and skills with hundreds of easy-to-access resources supporting topics related to the NWI Wellness Promotion Competency Model domains: Authenticity & Self-awareness, Whole-person & Systems Approaches, Inclusive & Responsive Practices, Communication & Connection, and Legal & Ethical Principles.
• Build confidence in your ability to pass the CWP exam by completing the CWP Practice Exam, thus gaining an understanding of the types of questions to expect and the overall test-taking experience.
• Identify areas for professional development and knowledge enhancement to not only prepare to take the CWP examination, but also to increase your effectiveness as a wellness practitioner.

Six-week access to a 50-question CWP Practice Exam:

•  The CWP Practice Exam questions mimic the CWP Certification Exam blueprint, meaning a percentage of questions from each domain of the NWI Wellness Promotion Competency Model are represented.
•  The CWP Practice Exam can only be taken one time upon purchase of the package.
• The CWP Practice Exam must be taken in one sitting within the 90-minute time limit and within six weeks of registering for this package.
• Candidates will receive a Pass/Fail status upon completion of the practice exam. The CWP Practice exam includes the same passing score (percentage) as the CWP certification examination.
• Candidates receive a report of questions answered incorrectly, and which NWI Wellness Promotion Competency domain the question pertains to.

Access to the downloadable Study Resources Guide (in two formats):

• The Study Resources Guide includes more than 200 relevant resources, suggested readings, videos, guidebooks, toolkits, courses, and events. Resources are linked and showcase which NWI Wellness Promotion Competency Model domain(s) they relate to. 
• The Study Resources Guide is provided in downloadable PDF and Microsoft Excel formats, so candidates can choose what works best for them.
• The Study Resources Guide enables the learner to sort resources by topic, material type, and competency domain (if viewing the Microsoft Excel version).
• The Study Resources Guide provides a comprehensive repository of resources that support professional development and personal wellness practices.

CWP certification standards are continually reviewed and maintained by NWI’s CWCE. This council serves as the decision-making body to evaluate, provide oversight, and give guidance on CWP policies and procedures, and sets continuing education requirements. The CWCE does not require CWP candidates to complete courses, trainings, or conference sessions offered by the National Wellness Institute to be eligible to sit for the certification examination.