Bring RDI® Strategies Into Your Classroom or Home
A practical training pathway for teachers, support staff, and parents.
WHAT IS RDI®?
RDI® (Relationship Development Intervention) is an approach that builds a child's social, emotional, and cognitive growth through guided, everyday interactions, not isolated drills or one-off sessions.
As a Support Associate, you'll learn how to bring these principles into your daily interactions, whether that's in the classroom or at home, so the strategies become part of how you naturally engage with a child, not something separate from your day.
Want the fuller picture of the RDI® approach and evidence base? [Read more about RDI® →]
WHO THIS IS FOR?
This training is designed for:
Teachers and school staff who want to apply RDI®-informed strategies in the classroom.
Parents who want a deeper, more structured understanding of RDI® to support their child at home.
Anyone working under the guidance of a certified RDI® Consultant, rather than practicing independently.
You don't need a clinical background to take this course. You need a willingness to learn and apply relationship-focused strategies consistently.
Want ongoing support from other parents and educators using RDI® strategies? Join our SharedSteps Community alongside your training.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
You'll complete the first 7 sessions of our full RDI® Professional Training 1 program - the same foundational content our certified consultants train on.
By the end, you'll understand:
- The core principles behind RDI® (Relationship Development Intervention)
- How to apply RDI®-informed strategies in day-to-day interactions
- How to work alongside an RDI® Consultant as part of a child's support team
What this track does not include: independent consultant certification. Support Associates apply strategies under a consultant's guidance rather than practicing independently — full certification requires completing all stages of professional certification.
SCHEDULE & COMMITMENT
- Format: 7 live online sessions (recorded for catch-up)
- Day: Thursdays
- Time: 7:30pm – 10:00pm SGT (2.5 hrs)
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Homework: Weekly assignments between sessions to practice and apply what you learn
- Start date: Thursday, 17 September 2026
- Session dates: Sept 17, 24 · Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- Registration deadline: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Sessions are recorded, so if you miss one, you can catch up, but live participation and discussion are a core part of the learning experience, so we strongly encourage attending live.
THE UPGRADE PATH
Support Associate → Consultant Certification
Changed your mind? You're not starting over.
If at any point you decide you want to become a fully certified RDI® Consultant, you can continue straight into the remaining 5 sessions of RDI® Professional Training 1.
You'll only ever pay the remaining difference, never the full price twice.
See Full Consultant Certification → Here
FAQ
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Do I need to decide now whether I want full certification?
No. Start with the Support Associate track, and if you want to go further later, you simply complete the remaining sessions and pay the difference.
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Can I practice independently as a Support Associate?
No. Support Associates apply RDI® strategies under the guidance and consultation of a certified RDI® Consultant with families or with students. Independent practice requires full certification.
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Is this suitable for parents with no professional background?
Yes. This track was designed with both educators and parents in mind.
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How is this different from the full RDI® Professional Training 1 programme?
It's the same first 7 sessions, at half the price. The full RDI Professional Training 1 programme continues for 5 additional sessions. Upon completion, you can apply to do supervision and advanced training, leading to full certification.
Want full certification instead?
View RDI® Professional Training 1