I signed up for this course because the Enneagram has meant a lot to me, and I wanted to learn more about how to apply it. I was treated to a rigorous, thorough, and delightful learning experience with a wonderful community. Joel created challenging assignments for each class that I looked forward to completing each week - I had to go deep to give answers I was happy with! The class time itself was full of information, and opportunities to interact with fellow classmates in a safe environment. Near the end of the course, one of our assignments was to begin practicing typing interviews, which I found deeply meaningful and fulfilling. I emerged from the certification process with a much deeper understanding of the Enneagram, and an understanding of how much more there is to learn!

- Elizabeth: Type 2

The Art of Growth Enneagram Certification was absolutely life changing. Joel is truly a wealth of knowledge of the Enneagram and you could tell his heart is fully in this work. When the heart is shining through, everything flows. The class not only flew by, but it was the highlight of my week every Thursday night. Seeing the whole group of people light up, grow individually, and transform together – it was one of the most beautiful experiences I have ever had.

- Erin: Type 7

This certification process with Art of Growth has expanded my knowledge and my experience in so many ways! My personal work has benefitted, and I’ve also gained a lot of confidence in applying the enneagram in my professional career. I’ve learned new techniques for sure, but also a deeper awareness of this system (which I’d been studying for 5 years already). I love Joel’s teaching style and learning in the group. More than lectures, it felt like guided explorations where we learned information but also questioned and tried on various theories. It was fun, and opened my eyes to so much. Marvelous and transformative experience that I highly recommend to enneagram enthusiasts!

-Nathalie: Type 2

The Art of Growth’s instincts training courses have been an instrumental part of deepening my self-awareness. Seeing a clearer path toward thriving, rather than simply surviving, has been a game changer. 

The teaching approach and perspectives offered by Joel and Jim added a valuable layer to my understanding of myself and others. Exploring the Hunter, Teamer, and Farmer instincts helped me recognize where my attention naturally goes and how that shapes my priorities, relationships, and leadership. As a coach, I appreciated the practical insights I can bring into my work with leaders—helping them communicate more effectively, navigate differences with curiosity, and make more intentional choices.

I strongly recommend this course to anyone who is ready to start or is in the midst of their growth journey.

"Joel & Jim have a very clear and accessible way of teaching the Enneagram instincts. I was somewhat familiar with the instincts before I went through the practitioner certification but wanted to dig much deeper and have an embodied (vs. intellectual) understanding. The learning process they guided us through was so hands-on and experiential that it allowed me to do just that - the instincts are now my second language! I also appreciate and deeply respect Joel & Jim's continuing curiosity and openness to new learnings, and how they consistently invite and incorporate new insights into their teaching. They continue to enrich my understanding. I'm grateful to be an ongoing learner under their guidance."

- Pam

On the first night Joel said “The goal is to see this journey as transformation rather than information. “ it was the first thing I wrote down in my notebook and it could not have been more important for me and where my journey was about to take me.  Through the lectures and homework I was challenged to not only understand the information but how to apply it to my own life. 

Taking this class became so much more than just learning the information, it became a community. The people in the class had just as much of an impact on me as the lectures and the teaching. I believe I have found lifelong friends even though we are spread across the continent. It's always been my conviction that we grow in the context of Community and Joel did amazing job creating community in each of our Thursday night classes. In short this was so much more than a certification course but really a group of people on a journey discovering not only themselves but each other I will cherish this time and look back at it is one of the most important things God gave me during these last several months. I’m looking forward to coaching others and using what I have learned and experienced to help others discover their story and pathways to grow.

-Evan: Type 7

The Art of Growth Certification course is learning, growing, and connecting all wrapped up into one. As a helping professional, I’m always looking for better ways to connect with and guide clients. This course did that and more. Learning about myself and others was challenging and meaningful. I recommend it for anyone who has a heart for helping others.

- Michelle: Type 3

"The course content was solid, no frills, and rooted in integrity as well as practicality. Joel's passion, curiosity, and flexibility brought the material alive and turned "the classroom" into an engaging space of exploration and self-discovery. It was fun, thought-provoking, and sometimes emotional--a personal journey as much as a learning experience. Thank you, AOG!"

- Delaney

“I’ve studied the Enneagram for many years, but  I was drawn towards the approach the Art of Growth takes with curiosity, compassion, grace and growth. I never fully understood the instincts/subtypes and what countertype really meant. The way Joel and Jim explain the instincts in terms of Hunter, Farmer, Teamer really helped it all sink in and how that intertwines with each type. I finally understand the pieces about being a type 3 that didn’t make sense to me now that I know how my Farmer/Self-Preservation instinct works with my type."

-Barbra

"The Certification Program turbo-charged my own Enneagram process. I was familiar with multiple aspects of the Enneagram but this course tied it all together. Our instructor, Joel Hubbard, brought knowledge, love, and kindness to the class making the three hours each week fly by and leaving me wanting more. Utilizing all that we learned, I particularly valued the training on typing interviews where we received clear directions and practice on how to conduct them.
I heartily recommend this program to anyone who wishes to use it in business and for personal growth to create greater self-awareness and understanding."

- Lesley

"As a student of the Enneagram and an ICF certified coach, I’ve participated in multiple courses and educational opportunities. The Art of Growth’s Enneagram Practitioner and Coaching courses are the best by far. The combined courses were personally enriching and provided practical training and support in using the Enneagram as an effective coaching tool. Joel is a deeply knowledgeable, engaging, and encouraging teacher. He created an atmosphere that facilitated learning, support, and connection within the class. It was a wonderful learning experience. I left the course having gained such a better understanding of the Enneagram as a tool for growth and ready to begin using it in my coaching practice. I highly recommend both the Practitioner and Coaching Certificates, particularly in combination."

- Donna

“One of the most valuable things I gained from the certification was a much deeper understanding of the instincts and how they influence the ways we navigate the world.

As a hunter Six, I had spent a great deal of time recognizing my own patterns of vigilance, preparedness, and seeking security. But studying the instincts helped me look beneath those patterns and better understand the underlying needs driving them. It gave me an entirely new perspective on behaviors I had previously understood primarily through the lens of type.

What made the course especially valuable was learning how differently those same instinctual energies can express themselves across types and individuals. That understanding not only deepened my own awareness but fundamentally changed how I listen to and work with others.

Perhaps the most meaningful outcome has been the ability to take that understanding beyond my own growth. The certification helped give me the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to launch my own practice, where I now work with individuals, families, and organizations to develop greater self-awareness, improve communication, and navigate life’s challenges. 

The certification didn’t simply deepen my understanding of the Enneagram and the instincts. It helped me develop the skills to put that understanding into practice and build something meaningful around helping others do the same.

I’m incredibly grateful for the depth, thoughtfulness, and practical application you and the team brought to the experience.”

- Tabor