Crossing the Ranks™ Academy

A Trauma-Informed, Relational Integrity® Mentoring Certification Pathway

Four connected courses that move a mentor from foundational youth mentoring all the way to certifying and multiplying other facilitators — grounded in trauma-informed care, evidence-based research, biblical integration, and the Relational Integrity® framework.

Healthy BoysHealthy Young MenHealthy LeadersHealthy MentorsHealthy Communities

The Relational Integrity® Framework

Every course in the pathway is built on six core principles:

HonestyHumilityAccountabilityHealthy BoundariesEmotional SafetyRestoration over Rescue

Open any course below in your browser — no installation needed. Each is a complete self-paced LMS with research, real-life stories, biblical integration, embedded expert videos (with links), interactive flashcards, and knowledge checks. Progress is saved automatically in your browser. Each course also includes a printable PDF workbook and a fillable online workbook.

CourseIFoundational

Mentoring Boys to Become Men

A Trauma-Informed, Relational Integrity® Approach to Mentoring Young Men

Foundational knowledge of trauma, attachment, emotional development, and Relational Integrity® — learning to walk alongside boys with emotional safety, healthy boundaries, accountability, and hope.

6 Modules · 36 Lessons~30–36 hrsPrerequisites: None
CourseIIIntermediate

Developing Young Leaders

Mentoring Boys into Christ-Centered Servant Leaders

Intentionally develop character, emotional maturity, servant leadership, and purpose in boys — teaching that leadership is rooted in relational trust, humility, and faithful stewardship, not power or status.

6 Modules · 36 Lessons~30–36 hrsPrerequisite: Course I
CourseIIIAdvanced

Multiplying Kingdom Leaders

Advanced Certification in Leadership Development, Discipleship & Legacy

Move beyond individual mentoring into developing emerging leaders who influence families, churches, schools, and communities — building sustainable leadership pipelines and a multiplying legacy.

6 Modules · 36 Lessons~36–42 hrsPrerequisite: Course II
CertIVFacilitator

Facilitator Certification (CCRF)

Training Mentors Who Develop Mentors — Master Facilitator Certification

Teach, supervise, coach, evaluate, and sustain mentoring programs using the full Crossing the Ranks™ framework — leading to the Certified Crossing the Ranks™ Facilitator (CCRF) designation.

6 Modules · 36 Lessons~40–45 hrs + PracticumPrerequisites: Courses I–III
144 LessonsFour courses · 24 modules · 144 lessons total
28 Expert VideosVerified talks from TED, Harvard, Big Think, RSA & more — each with a direct link
Evidence-BasedFelitti, Bowlby, van der Kolk, Perry, Masten, Lerner, Goleman, Bowen, Greenleaf, Knowles & more
Biblical IntegrationScripture woven through every lesson, supporting character and healthy relationships
InteractiveFlip-card flashcards & self-grading knowledge checks in every lesson
WorkbooksPrintable PDF & fillable online workbook with capstone templates for each course
Important: Scripture is integrated to support character formation and healthy relationships while recognizing that mentors are not a substitute for parents, pastors, or mental-health professionals. These courses are training, not clinical certification. If a youth is in crisis, contact local emergency services or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988). To keep all links working, keep these files together in the same folder.