Conjugate Method Certificate Course At Westside Barbell, Louie Simmons spent decades developing and refining the Conjugate Method to build the strongest, most explosive athletes in the world. This course teaches the system the way it’s meant to be taught—directly from the source. At a Glance Outcome: Learn how to utilize, adapt, interpret, and program the Conjugate Method for your athletes—or for yourself. Format: 6 modules, self-paced (Thinkific). Assessments: 5 quizzes (10 questions each). 80% to pass. Unlimited retakes. Final exam: None. Certificate requirement: Pass the culminating project (reviewed by Westside staff; typical turnaround 2–4 weeks; resubmission allowed). Access: One-time payment. Lifetime course access + lifetime internal coaches community access. Not included: This is not Conjugate Club programming or monthly workouts. Who This Course Is For Built for coaches who want a credential that actually separates them from the norm—and for serious lifters who want to stop guessing and start programming with purpose. Strength & Conditioning Coaches Personal Trainers Physical Educators Athletes and lifters running their own training What You’ll Learn The origins and evolution of the Conjugate System Key refinements made by Louie Simmons over decades of coaching Maximal Effort, Dynamic Effort, and Repetition Effort methods (how and why they work) General & Specific Physical Preparation (GPP/SPP) Circa-Max phase (how to apply it correctly) Special Strength Development Identifying weaknesses and attacking them with the right special exercises How to adapt the method to your athlete, your equipment, and your reality How You Earn the Certificate This is a certificate course. You earn it by completing the coursework and proving you can apply the system. Step 1: Quizzes 5 quizzes (10 questions each) 80% passing score Unlimited retakes No final exam Step 2: Culminating Project (Required) You are expected to demonstrate a complete understanding of Westside methodology by submitting a detailed written plan that includes: Athlete backstory: training history, injuries, equipment, and relevant context. Long & short-term planning: ultimate goal, long-term outline, and a detailed short-term outline. 8-week training plan: exercises, sets, reps, and weights/intensities where appropriate—detailed enough that a lifter could run it for eight weeks without follow-up. Justification: multiple paragraphs explaining your decision-making—why each major variable is there, why movements were selected, and why additional work was or was not included. Review: Westside staff review your project. Typical turnaround is 2–4 weeks. If needed, resubmission is allowed. You earn the certificate after you pass the culminating project. What’s Included With Your Registration One Payment — No Renewal Fees Instant access to all course materials, lifetime access to the course, and lifetime access to our internal coaches community. Learn at your own pace and revisit the material anytime. Essential Westside Texts (Downloadable E-Books) Special Strengths Development For All Sports Book of Methods Olympic Weightlifting Strength Manual Explosive Strength Development for Jumping Bench Press Manual Strength Manual For Running Squat and Deadlift Manual The Iron Samurai Throwers Guide to Strength Training The Rule of Three The Conjugate Method Guide Templates & Examples Programming templates and examples are provided at the culminating project stage to support how we want you to structure and present your work. Support & Coach Access You’ll have access to an internal coaches community for ongoing discussion and support. You can reach out to Westside staff at any time through that channel. Video calls: Available by request. Scheduling is based on staff availability. CEUs + Certificate Westside-issued certificate upon successful completion of the culminating project. 2 CEUs from the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) 10 CEUs from the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) CEU process: CEUs are submitted by the student after completion (not automatically applied). Certificate delivery: A physical certificate is mailed after you pass. (No other physical shipment is included.) Where This Fits in the Westside Conjugate Pathway This course is Level 3 in our Conjugate coaching pathway. Level 1 and Level 2 are recommended before taking Level 3, and they are required if you want to become an Approved Westside Barbell Conjugate Method Coach. Product Purpose What You Produce Assessment Level 1 — Coaching Fundamentals Learn how Westside thinks and makes decisions. Coaching framework + decision process. Course completion requirements. Level 2 — Online Practical Course Train your coaching eye (identify, correct, assign). Practical coaching application. Course completion requirements. Level 3 — Conjugate Method Certificate Course Prove you can program, adapt, and justify the method. A complete 8-week plan + written justification. 5 quizzes + culminating project (staff reviewed). Conjugate Club (Subscription) Monthly training content/programming. Workouts to follow. Not a certification pathway. FAQ Is this different from the Coaching Fundamentals (Level 1) course?Yes. Level 1 is learning how Westside thinks. Level 3 is proving you can apply the method through assessments and a staff-reviewed culminating project. Is this different from Conjugate Club?Yes. Conjugate Club is monthly programming/workouts. This course is a certificate pathway and has nothing to do with Conjugate Club training subscriptions. Is there a final exam?No. There is no final exam. Your certification is earned through quiz completion and passing the culminating project. How long does it take?Self-paced. Some finish in 4 weeks, others take up to 12 months. Refund policy?No refunds. If you’re serious about implementing an adaptable, results-driven strength system that works in real environments—not just on paper—this course gives you the framework and the standard to do it correctly.
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