Two Pathways, One Mission
| MAICA / Organization Physics | SMBOK™ | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Architectural & Technical Mastery | Stewardship & Behavioral Mastery |
| Emphasis | Building Living Organizations | Cultivating Stewardship Mindset |
| Domain | Systems & Governance Design | Character & Culture Transformation |
| Frontier | Human-AI Symbiotic Governance | Prodigal Pattern Diagnosis & Restoration |
Part I
The Architectural Path to Mastery
Delivered through the TEMS Global Academy, this pathway develops professionals from foundational understanding to Human-AI leadership.
Certified CAP-TEMS Associate
Most professionals manage organizations without understanding how Living Organizations actually work. This certification provides the architectural foundation needed to see organizations clearly.
What You'll Learn
Assessment: Online Examination (MCQ + Short Case Analysis)
Graduates become: Certified CAP-TEMS Associate
Career Impact: Stronger professional credibility; foundational knowledge for promotion and advanced study.
Typical Payback: 6–18 Months
Digital Badge · Professional Certificate · Global Registry · CPD Credits · Alumni Community
Certified Organization Physics Practitioner
Diagnosis precedes intervention. This certification equips practitioners to detect organizational drift, identify weak signals, and apply the Seven Laws of Organization Physics.
What You'll Learn
Assessment: Practical Case Study + Online Exam + Diagnostic Assignment
Graduates become: Organization Physics Practitioner
Career Impact: Greater consulting and diagnostic capability; improved employability in transformation roles.
Typical Payback: 3–12 Months
Digital Badge · Professional Certificate · Global Registry · CPD Credits · Alumni Community
Certified Organization Physics Architect
Organizations fail because they are designed for a world that no longer exists. This certification enables professionals to design enterprises that endure, mastering the tools of architectural precision.
What You'll Learn
Assessment: Enterprise Architecture Project + Written Exam + Oral Presentation
Graduates become: Organization Physics Architect
Career Impact: Qualification for enterprise architecture and transformation leadership roles.
Typical Payback: 3–9 Months
Digital Badge · Professional Certificate · Global Registry · CPD Credits · Alumni Community
Systemic & Chartered Architect
Transformation is the ultimate test of architectural mastery. This capstone certification prepares professionals to lead full MAICA Transformations and guide organizations through profound structural change.
What You'll Learn
Assessment: Capstone Transformation Project + Oral Defense
Graduates become: Systemic Architect
Career Impact: Access to executive consulting, board advisory, and chief transformation opportunities.
Typical Payback: 1–6 Months
Digital Badge · Professional Certificate · Global Registry · CPD Credits · Alumni Community
Certified Human-Copilot
AI is reshaping governance. Leaders must navigate Human-AI symbiosis with wisdom, courage, and accountability. This executive-level certification prepares leaders for that responsibility.
What You'll Learn
Assessment: Three-Day Simulation + Executive Board Simulation + Viva Voce
Graduates become: Human-AI Architect
Career Impact: Differentiation in Human-AI governance, executive leadership, and strategic decision-making.
Typical Payback: Project-Based
Digital Badge · Professional Certificate · Global Registry · CPD Credits · Alumni Community
Part II
The Stewardship Path to Mastery
This pathway develops professionals from personal stewardship to civilizational stewardship.
Certified Stewardship Practitioner
Before you can steward others, you must steward yourself. This foundational certification builds the habits, identity, and systems of a true steward.
What You'll Learn
Assessment: Online Examination + Personal Stewardship Reflection
Graduates become: Certified Stewardship Practitioner
Career Impact: Improved leadership effectiveness and stewardship mindset.
Typical Payback: 6–18 Months
Digital Badge · Professional Certificate · Global Registry · CPD Credits · Alumni Community
Certified Prodigal Mindset Analyst
Pattern blindness destroys organizations. This certification equips practitioners to diagnose Prodigal patterns in others and guide them toward restoration.
What You'll Learn
Assessment: Diagnostic Portfolio + Practical Assessment
Graduates become: Prodigal Mindset Analyst
Career Impact: Expanded coaching and advisory services; professional diagnostic capability.
Typical Payback: 3–12 Months
Digital Badge · Professional Certificate · Global Registry · CPD Credits · Alumni Community
Certified Organizational Stewardship Analyst
Organizations become Prodigal before anyone notices. This certification enables professionals to diagnose organizational drift, identify failure modes, and design corrective pathways.
What You'll Learn
Assessment: Organizational Diagnostic Report + Presentation
Graduates become: Organizational Stewardship Analyst
Career Impact: Qualification for governance and organizational assessment work.
Typical Payback: 3–9 Months
Digital Badge · Professional Certificate · Global Registry · CPD Credits · Alumni Community
Certified Stewardship Architect
Culture, incentives, accountability, succession—these are not separate concerns. This certification enables professionals to design complete Enterprise Stewardship Operating Systems.
What You'll Learn
Assessment: ESOS Design Project
Graduates become: Stewardship Architect
Career Impact: Eligibility for senior governance and stewardship architecture roles.
Typical Payback: 3–9 Months
Digital Badge · Professional Certificate · Global Registry · CPD Credits · Alumni Community
Master Stewardship Fellow
The highest recognition of stewardship mastery. This fellowship prepares professionals to contribute original research, mentor emerging stewards, and serve as guardians of the Canon.
What You'll Learn
Assessment: Original Research + Public Presentation + Peer Review + Fellowship Defense
Graduates become: Master Stewardship Fellow
Career Impact: Recognition as a thought leader, mentor, and trusted advisor.
Typical Payback: Reputation-Driven
Digital Badge · Professional Certificate · Global Registry · CPD Credits · Alumni Community
Complete Certification Portfolio
| School | Certifications |
|---|---|
| MAICA / Organization Physics | CCA™ → COPP™ → COPA™ → SCA™ → CHC™ |
| SMBOK™ | CSP → CPMA → COSA → CSA → MSF |
| Level | MAICA / Organization Physics | SMBOK™ |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational | CCA™ — "License to Understand" | CSP — "Steward Yourself" |
| Practitioner | COPP™ — "License to Do" | CPMA — "Diagnose the Drift" |
| Architect | COPA™ — "License to Design" | COSA — "Diagnose the Organization" |
| Master Architect | SCA™ — "License to Transform" | CSA — "Design the System" |
| Leadership / Fellow | CHC™ — "License to Lead" | MSF — "Steward the Future" |
| Certification | Graduate Title |
|---|---|
| CCA™ | Certified CAP-TEMS Associate |
| COPP™ | Organization Physics Practitioner |
| COPA™ | Organization Physics Architect |
| SCA™ | Systemic Architect |
| CHC™ | Human-AI Architect |
| CSP | Certified Stewardship Practitioner |
| CPMA | Prodigal Mindset Analyst |
| COSA | Organizational Stewardship Analyst |
| CSA | Stewardship Architect |
| MSF | Master Stewardship Fellow |
The Delivery Philosophy
As learners progress, the instructional model shifts intentionally:
| Stage | Learning Model |
|---|---|
| Foundation | Learn the principles |
| Practitioner | Apply the tools |
| Architect | Design systems |
| Master Architect | Transform organizations |
| Fellow / Human-Copilot | Create knowledge, mentor others, steward the discipline |
Instructional Principles
Bundled Pathways
| Bundle | Individual Total | Bundle Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAICA Pathway (CCA → CHC) | $16,745 | $13,995 | ~16% |
| SMBOK Pathway (CSP → MSF) | $13,340 | $10,995 | ~18% |
| Complete Theta Prime Professional Pathway | Custom | Contact Us | — |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Examination Retake | $200–$750 |
| Digital Credential Renewal (every 3 years) | $150 |
| Printed Certificate | $75 |
| Chartered Register Listing | $200/year |
| CPD Subscription | $295/year |
| Capstone Assessment (if purchased separately) | $750–$1,500 |
| Cohort Size | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 10 participants | $12,000–$18,000 |
| 11–25 participants | $25,000–$45,000 |
| 26–50 participants | $50,000–$85,000 |
| Enterprise License | Custom Quotation |
Supports board development, leadership teams, and transformation programs.
The ROI Proposition
| Value Driver | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Career Advancement | Qualify for higher-responsibility leadership and advisory roles |
| Consulting Revenue | Command premium fees through differentiated methodologies |
| Promotion Readiness | Demonstrate advanced capability in governance and institutional design |
| Organizational Performance | Better diagnostics, transformation, and long-term viability |
| Professional Credibility | Signal mastery within a structured, research-based body of knowledge |
| Network Effects | Connect to a global community of practitioners and leaders |
Why Theta Prime Institute?
| What We Are Not | What We Are |
|---|---|
| A training provider | A professional institute |
| A collection of courses | A coherent Body of Knowledge |
| A credential mill | A structured certification ecosystem |
| A short-term program | A lifelong learning pathway |
| An isolated offering | A global community of practice |
Positioned as a professional institute comparable in stature to Project Management Institute (PMI), ISACA, INCOSE, and Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
About Theta Prime Institute™
Theta Prime Institute™ is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing Thermostatic Intelligence and building a global community of Systemic Architects.
"To advance the science and practice of institutional viability, governance excellence, organizational resilience, and mastery-driven leadership."
Contact Us
Theta Prime Institute™
Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA
www.thetaprimeinstitute.com
certification@thetaprime.org
"The Mechanic manages performance. The Architect governs viability. The Steward builds for generations."
