Yes! This program is made up of live online lectures and small group discussions, with some very minimal pre-recorded elements.

You need an Herbal Medicine Certification in the same way you need an iPhone. It’s not a requirement to live, but it sure makes the livin’ easy… (and helps you to be resourced and connected!) You also do need a certain number of formal hours of study/training to apply to be a registered AHG herbalist. All of our program hours can go towards this registrations! So, while a Verse Certification is not required for making herbal medicine, it’s an empowering experience to study and practice the art and skill of herbalism in community with people who share your passions, interests, and values (while also getting the hours of training you need to safely practice clinical herbalism!)

Yes! We have a few different payment plan options that are all integrated and available directly at checkout:

In-House Payment Plan (additional fees, time length varies)
If you need to pay in installments but don't have the best credit, in-house payment plans are an accessible option. They must be paid in full by program start, so length of plan depends on when you sign up. Simply select the "In House Payment Plan" option at checkout.

PayPal Credit (6 months + no interest + no fees)
If you're got fair credit, use this healing arts program as a way to grow your score more while also growing your herbalism skills 6 months, no interest. Simply select the "PayPal Credit" option at checkout.

The space-holders in this herbal medicine program consist of a diverse collection of voices in the realm of herbalism. They are educators, facilitators, readers, root workers, healers, palmists, artists, business people, social justice advisors, therapists, counselors, and creators. Each space-holder’s title, experience, race, gender, age, appearance, location, perspective, and ability varies from person to person. The two things they have in common are this: they perform their work with deep, sacred integrity and authenticity + they feel called to share their traditions and lineages in this container.

Yes! While live class is highly encouraged when possible, we are accommodating to time-zone differences and work schedules. We have students from all around the United States who join us for these certification programs by watching the live classes as video recordings and submitting class notes summaries after viewing.

Students can also utilize our 1:1 office hours with core Herbalism faculty for any questions that come up while reviewing the material or to receive interpersonal learning support.

The requirements for certification include completion of and passing grade for: monthly online quizzes, homework readings, research based midterm, herbal monographs, and presentation based final project.

Additionally, either (1) 80% live class attendance or (2) 80% class notes summary for those unable to attend class live due to time-zone differences or work schedules.

Yes! We have need-based scholarships available. At this time our scholarships are self-generated, so we are able to offer 25% off to a handful of students in each certification program. We are dedicated to centering systemically marginalized communities here at Verse.

Those people identifying as trans, femmes, BIPOC, and persons with a disability will be prioritized as recipients for this scholarship. Apply here.

Supplies vary each year as a way to keep things current and fresh, but are always sourced from all of our favorite and most trusted herbal growers, medicine makers, and tea and supplement companies.

Supplies generally include: loose leaf herbs, kitchen spices, tinctures, teas, medicine making supplies, topical body products, essential oils, supplements, and more!