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What is the DurtieMETHOD™?

A Bible-based, Jesus-centered approach to Biblical life fitness coaching, organized around the Seven Pillars of Fitness™ — the Thirty Areas of Focus and Rest™ covering spiritual, mental, nutritional, physical, social, financial, and sabbatical fitness.

Do I need an outside life-coach certification to enroll?

No. DurtieACADEMY™ provides the Biblical life-coaching education pathway. A separate outside life-coach certification is not an enrollment prerequisite.

What is the difference between a Pillar certification and a license?

Pillar certifications demonstrate competency in each subject. Licenses demonstrate increasingly advanced professional application of the DurtieMETHOD™. Passing a Pillar certification does not automatically award a license.

How long does it take?

Candidates progress at their own pace. There is no mandatory calendar waiting period for Levels 2 and 3 — eligibility depends on completing and receiving approval of all requirements, including logged coaching hours.

How are coaching hours counted?

Hours are calculated from actual coaching minutes: a 30-minute session equals 0.5 hours. Only direct, real-time coaching counts. Preparation, planning, reviewing, and administrative work are tracked separately. A one-hour group session counts as one coaching hour regardless of attendance.

Can I complete coursework while accumulating coaching hours?

Yes. Candidates may complete the next level's Pillar courses while accumulating coaching experience for that level.

Are exams locked?

Yes. Each licensing exam stays locked until all its prerequisites are satisfied. Candidates cannot bypass prerequisites by opening a direct page link.

Is the pathway available to men?

The women’s pathway is available first. A separate men’s pathway is planned for a future release and will be taught and led by a male Licensed DurtieMETHOD™ Master Biblical Life Fitness Trainer serving as Director of Men’s Education and Discipleship.

Join the men’s pathway interest list on the Apply / Enroll page to receive availability updates. Enrollment will open when the men’s pathway launches.

Who leads DurtieACADEMY™?

DurtieACADEMY™ was founded by Tanaya Davis, creator of The DurtieMETHOD™ and a Licensed DurtieMETHOD™ Master Biblical Life Fitness Trainer with over 20 years of fitness and life coaching experience.

Tanaya leads the Academy and the women’s educational pathway. The future men’s pathway will be taught and led by a male Licensed DurtieMETHOD™ Master Biblical Life Fitness Trainer serving as Director of Men’s Education and Discipleship, responsible for instruction, coach development, and discipleship within the men’s pathway.

Learn more on the About & Leadership page.

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