Become a Certified Sexual Health Professional Today!
Gain expert education and become a SHA Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Coach, Certified Sexuality Counselor, Sexologist or Educator
Since 2015, SHA Certifications has helped professionals build the career of their dreams. Start here for comprehensive, progressive education in sexual health.
Gain even more mastery & community with:
Bonus materials, book SUGGESTIONS, resources, research & practical skills
transformative experiences with our In-person Annual Conference, Advanced SAR, SHA Study Abroad Programs & SHA Business School.
advanced Certifications in CNM, Kink & Problem Sexual Behavior.
Which Core Program is Right for You?
SHA offers a variety of programs for sexuality professionals. We make it easy to become a certified SHA and AASECT sexuality professional. All programs are AASECT certified and provide 200+ AASECT CEs*.
“As someone who is *constantly* listening to ted talks/ podcasts/audiobooks, I find it difficult to find new & in-depth information. But SHA is full of it. I’m happiest when I’m learning new research and I have felt so happy and energized this last week because of all the information that you have provided. What you provide through SHA is radical, new, and holistic and because of all that... highly ethical.”
Why Choose Sexual Health Alliance?
Internationally recognized sexuality education leader
Live conferences with world-renowned experts
Sex-positive, inclusive, and evidence-based training
Flexible, self-paced learning with live engagement options
Global professional community and networking opportunities
Join Sexual Health Alliance and transform your career in sexual health, therapy, coaching, and education.
Get Expert Training & Ongoing Support
You’re joining a global community of sex positive, progressive & radical professionals. Complete all of your AASECT Certification Educational CE requirements with The Sexual Health Alliance today and gain a complete package to turn into AASECT for Sex Therapy, Sex Educator or Sexuality Counselor Certification!
GAIN FULL CERTIFICATION 100% Online
Become a SHA Certified Sex Therapist, Educator, Counselor or Coach plus everything needed for AASECT Certification if you so choose. Start anytime, 100% online. Start our program while you’re in undergrad or graduate school, many students choose to complete it concurrently!
Gain Competitive Advantage & Grow your Practice
A SHA Certification will increase your value as a professional. You will be able to expand your services, feel confident marketing your speciality and your network and specialize in a growing field that consistently delivers big results!
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Program Tuition
Finances should never hold you back from starting your dream career! That is why SHA offers payment plans to all of our students. Work your tuition into your monthly budget and start the process of becoming a certified sexual health professional.
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HIGH ENERGY & FUN COMMUNITY!
This is the social group and help you’ve been searching for. Exchange referrals, spark collaborations on research or projects, and get personalized advice inside our stellar community. You’re joining a community full of opportunity to not only get certified, but also participate in masquerade balls, study abroad programs and other adventurous gatherings all over the world. This community is filled with individuals from every walk of life, from around the globe. Become a SHA student and get first access on all the adventures!
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WHAT MAKES SHA best in class?
The Sexual Health Alliance (SHA) is a global leader in sexual health certification and professional sexuality training, connecting students with the most respected experts in sex therapy, coaching, education, and research worldwide. Our programs are designed to support professionals at every stage of their journey through inclusive community, expert mentorship, and real-world application.
Unlike traditional online programs, SHA offers a high-touch learning experience that includes orientation, private Facebook groups, ongoing peer and faculty support, monthly live online education weekends, and access to international study abroad programs across Europe and beyond. Students can also participate in advanced Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR) experiences in Mexico and Jamaica, as well as exclusive, invite-only events with leaders in the field.
SHA certification programs are accelerated, self-paced, and flexible, while still offering the rare opportunity to attend live monthly trainings with leading voices and trailblazers in sexual health. This blended model allows professionals to advance their education without sacrificing depth, connection, or credibility.
Our curriculum is progressive, comprehensive, and multi-modal, incorporating academic texts, expert interviews, live conferences, experiential learning, and practical exercises. No matter your learning style, SHA equips you with the skills, confidence, and clinical insight needed to become truly sexceptional at graduation.
SHA’s global community includes therapists, counselors, coaches, educators, healthcare professionals, and changemakers from all walks of life. Our graduates go on to transform their practices, expand their careers, and make meaningful impacts in their clients’ lives. We prioritize collaboration, networking, and relationship-building—because your education should be centered around you.
Since 2015, over 7,500 professionals worldwide have attended SHA events and earned certifications in sex therapy, sexuality counseling, coaching, and education. We are honored to collaborate with many of the world’s leading experts in sexuality and relationships, and we continue to foster connection through conferences, workshops, special events, and social media year-round.
At SHA, we don’t just teach sexuality—we build inclusive, well-informed communities and bring the brightest minds in sexual health to professionals across the globe. Join a program that goes beyond watching videos and answering questions.
HAve questions about our programs? Contact us at 720-248-8618 or email us at SHAcertifications@gmail.com
AASECT Certification Information
SHA is an approved organizational provider for AASECT and offers AASECT CEs*. This allows students to become a certified sexuality professionals through both Sexual Health Alliance and AASECT saving you time, making it cost effective and easy!
Advance Your Career in Sexual Health, Therapy, Coaching, and Education
The Sexual Health Alliance (SHA) offers some of the most comprehensive, sex-positive, and globally respected sexual health certification programs available today. Designed for therapists, counselors, coaches, educators, and professionals across healthcare and wellness, SHA certifications combine evidence-based education, live expert training, and real-world application.
Whether you are expanding an existing practice or building a new career in sexuality, relationships, and intimacy, SHA certifications equip you with the skills, credibility, and confidence to serve clients ethically, inclusively, and effectively.
Since 2015, thousands of professionals worldwide have chosen SHA to elevate their careers and become leaders in the field of sexual health.
The Sex Therapist Certificate Program is designed for licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals seeking advanced training in sexuality and sexual health treatment. This program provides in-depth education grounded in sex-positive theory, clinical best practices, and contemporary research. Participants complete four rigorous online modules and attend three expert-led conferences covering assessment, communication, sexual functioning, and therapeutic interventions. Graduates are prepared to offer specialized sex therapy services, significantly expanding their scope of practice and earning potential.
This program is ideal for therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and graduate students pursuing careers in sex therapy.
COUPLES & SEX THERAPY DUAL CERTIFICATE
The Couples and Sex Therapy Certificate Program equips mental health professionals with specialized tools to address intimacy, communication, desire discrepancies, and sexual dysfunction within relationships. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and expert instruction, participants develop practical skills for working with couples and individuals. This holistic, evidence-based training enhances clinical effectiveness and supports professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in relationship and sex therapy.
Graduates earn a recognized credential that strengthens professional credibility and expands career opportunities in couples and sex therapy.
The Sex Educator Certificate Program prepares professionals to deliver accurate, inclusive, and engaging sexuality education across diverse settings. Participants complete four in-depth online modules and attend three conferences focused on teaching methodology, curriculum development, and sex-positive education. Graduates work in schools, universities, community organizations, healthcare settings, corporate environments, and private practice. SHA-trained sex educators are equipped to lead workshops, teach courses, develop educational materials, and provide one-on-one client education rooted in unbiased, inclusive, and evidence-based approaches.
SEX COACH OR SEXOLOGIST CERTIFICATE
The Sex Coach and Sexologist Certificate Program is designed for professionals who want to provide sexuality coaching, intimacy consulting, and sexological education. This program blends foundational theory with practical application through expert interviews, interactive exercises, conferences, and four comprehensive online modules. Graduates support individuals and relationships through coaching, consultations, workshops, retreats, and media work.
This certification is ideal for coaches, educators, therapists, writers, bodyworkers, and professionals expanding into sexology and intimacy-focused practice.
Sex and Relationship Coach dual Certification
The Dual Sex and Relationship Coach Certification offers advanced training for professionals seeking expertise in both sexuality and relationship coaching. Participants gain practical skills through four structured modules and three live conferences, learning how to support clients with intimacy, communication, desire, and relationship dynamics. Graduates provide coaching, consultations, trainings, retreats, and group programs while building thriving, ethical practices.
This dual certification is ideal for professionals who want a comprehensive, marketable credential in the growing field of sex and relationship coaching.
SEXUALITY COUNSELOR CERTIFICATE
The Sexuality Counselor Certificate Program prepares professionals working in clinical, medical, and educational settings to address immediate sexual health concerns through short-term, client-centered counseling. This program emphasizes practical assessment, communication strategies, and ethical guidance within a sex-positive framework. It is ideal for nurses, health professionals, school counselors, pastoral counselors, and clinical support providers seeking specialized training in sexuality counseling.
CONSENSUAL NON-MONOGAMY CERTIFICATE
The Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM) Certificate Program, taught by Dr. Elisabeth Sheff and other leading experts, provides specialized training in polyamory and alternative relationship structures. This program equips professionals to support clients navigating non-monogamous relationships using sex-positive, shame-reducing, and research-informed approaches. Participants learn to help clients build healthy communication, support systems, and relationship agreements.
This certification is ideal for therapists, coaches, educators, counselors, and professionals seeking expertise in diverse relationship models.
The Kink-Informed Certification (KIC), developed with internationally recognized educator Midori, prepares professionals to work ethically and competently with kink, BDSM, and alternative sexuality communities. Using a strength-based, nonjudgmental framework, this program trains therapists, coaches, and educators to become kink-aware and kink-affirming professionals. Graduates expand their reach, grow their practices, and provide inclusive care that honors sexual diversity and expression.
PROBLEM SEXUAL BEHAVIOR CERTIFICATE
The Problem Sexual Behavior (PSB) Certificate Program, created with Dr. David Ley and Michael Vigorito, provides advanced training in assessing and treating sexual behaviors that may be distressing or problematic—without pathologizing sexuality. This program emphasizes sex-positive, evidence-based approaches to assessment, treatment planning, and ethical care. Participants learn to support clients navigating pornography use, sexual behavior concerns, value conflicts, and risk management while reducing shame and promoting sexual health.
This certification is ideal for therapists, counselors, coaches, and educators working with complex sexual behavior concerns.
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WANT TO BECOME SHA CERTIFIED?
Imagine completing your Certification in Sexology (and including your AASECT application) in a fraction of the time—saving hundreds of hours—while gaining every CE you need, all in one place. When you become SHA Certified, you’re not just checking boxes; you’re joining a global community of sex educators, counselors, coaches, and therapists who are shaping the future of sexual health.
Instead of piecing together conferences one by one and hoping they align with International standards or the (US AASECT requirements), you can enroll in SHA’s Sexuality Educator / Counselor / Coach / Sexology / Sex Therapy Certification Program, where every training is intentionally curated, tracked, and streamlined to support your AASECT path. No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just a clear, supported journey from start to finish.
As an SHA Certified professional, you’ll gain:
Access to a thriving global community of practitioners and leaders
Expert faculty, mentorship, and guidance every step of the way
Exclusive SHA trainings, tools, and support you won’t find anywhere else
A complete, organized portfolio for international associations (including AASECT-aligned hours)
If you’re ready to take your sexual health education further—and become truly sexceptional—apply to become SHA Certified today. Your future clients (and your future self) will thank you. Apply HERE.
*This program meets the requirements for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). Sexual Health Alliance is an approved organizational provider for AASECT CE’s, Provider #15-491-X. Attainment of AASECT CE’s does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification. For further information, please contact info@aasect.org.
