A systemic consultant is someone who works professionally in a consulting context, applying at the same time the systemic consulting approach in a professional manner.
The consulting contexts of a systemic consultant are diverse and cover both psychosocial areas and areas related to the world of work.
The professional profile of a systemic consultant is always associated with at least one specialization in a specific work context. Several specializations may also be recognized.
Systemic consultants assume that systems are autonomous and capable of self-organization. Overall, a systemic consultant is characterized by a holistic, context-related, and solution-oriented approach that focuses on relationships and interactions.
A systemic consultant analyzes the dynamics at work between the various elements of a system (such as an individula, a family, a team, or an organization) and attempts to achieve positive effects through changes at the system level. In doing so, solutions are usually developed instead of focusing too much on the problems themselves. Systemic consultants see the big picture and pay attention to how different parts of a system interact.
Up to now, there is no uniform standard for the level of training required to become a systemic consultant. Although there are already competing professional associations that certify the successful completion of a continuing education program, they usually reject qualifications obtained outside the context of their respective associations. Furthermore, they do not certify that graduates meet the current standards of systemic consulting professionalism.
The SystCert certificate recognized systemic qualifications acquired across associations and also confirms ongoing training beyond the certificate's period of validity. This means that holders of a valid SystCert certificate are recognized for all qualifications acquired and are confirmed that their expertise corresponds to the state-of-the-art in systemic consulting practice.
The SystCert certificate is always linked to at least one specialization in a specific work context. Multiple specializations may also be recognized.
The minimum requirements for obtaining a SystCert certificate are a completed academic or vocational education, completed systemic training over a minimum period of time with minimum requirements in terms of scope, professional experience in consulting contexts, and a successful final examination.
Certificate holders are required to guarantee adherence to the SystCert Ethical Guidelines throughout the entire period of validity of the certification.
The systemic counseling approach has successfully established itself in many areas of application, from psychotherapy to coaching, organizational development, family law assessment, and business mediation. An overview of the possible areas of expertise can be found here.
Although all of these areas of application relate to the systemic consulting approach, the goals, client systems, process designs, and procedures vary greatly. For this reason, the respective specializations of systemic consultants are listed in specialist areas in order to give clients, customers, and employers a basis for assessing the areas in which the systemic consultant has acquired particular expertise.
DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024 is an international standard for personal certification that verifies the competence of individuals in a specific field. It is a formal process in which an independent testing center assesses and certifies an individual's skills, knowledge, and experience. The certification serves as proof of qualification and is recognized worldwide.
The DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024 standard specifies requirements for certification bodies and the certification process. It ensures that certifications are independent and objective. Personnel certification in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024 is a recognized method for verifying the professional competence of experts, assessors, and other specialists.
DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024 includes:
The professional title of systemic consultant is based on the European standard DIN EN ISO 17024 in the field of personal certification. It thus serves as objective proof of competence for certificate holders worldwide and supports their professional success.
The guidelines for SystCert certificates are based on the guidelines of the three largest systemic professional associations and are therefore at least equivalent to certificates from the following associations:
The program also takes into account the DQR and EQR qualification frameworks.
Certificates issued by the umbrella organizations DGSF, SG, and DGSP that are valid until December 31, 2028, will be recognized without further examination for the issuance of the SystCert certificate and with the respective specialist areas. A reduced processing fee will be charged.