For Probation Officers, Courts and Case Managers
A client handed you one of our certificates, or asked whether our class will count. Here is what it proves, how to check it, and what it isn't.
What the certificate proves
| Claim on the certificate | How it's backed |
|---|---|
| Hours completed | Server-side seat-time log. Time counts only while the student is active (reading, listening, exercises); idle time is not counted. Session dates and lengths are recorded. |
| Material learned | One quiz per lesson (80% to continue) and a final test — 15 to 40 questions depending on length, 70–75% to pass. The test unlocks only after the hours are logged. |
| Identity of the certificate | Unique ID, QR code and fingerprint code. Check it at /verify with the ID and the student's last name. If the PDF was altered, it won't match our record. |
| Enrollment date | Enrollment letter issued automatically at purchase, with an enrollment ID. |
What the courses cover
Anger Management (4 / 8 / 12 / 16 hours) — cognitive-behavioral psychoeducation structured on SAMHSA's public anger management manual: warning signs, anger meter and timeout, relaxation, cognitive restructuring (A-B-C-D), assertive communication, conflict resolution, stress and substances, an anger control plan; longer versions add family, work, road and online conflict, empathy, resentment, shame and guilt, mindfulness and relapse prevention.
Impulse Control & Decision Making (4 / 8 / 12 / 16 hours) — urges and reward, urge surfing, pausing, thinking traps, decision tools (STOP, pros and cons, 10-10-10), delayed gratification and goals, an impulse control plan; longer versions add refusal skills, conflict, stress and substances, spending and online impulses.
A one-page syllabus for each course and length is available on request.
What it is not
- Not therapy, counseling or a clinical evaluation. It's an educational, skills-based course.
- Not a Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) or domestic violence program, and not a substitute for one.
- Not a DUI/DWI program, a Texas MIP/AEPM course, or any program on a state-certified list.
- Not "approved" by any state. Our courses are court-accepted in most jurisdictions; the decision is yours.
Progress before completion
Students can download a progress report at any time — hours logged of hours required, lessons completed with dates, quiz results, session log and expected completion date — and send it to you. Journal entries are private to the student and never included.
Privacy
We do not collect case numbers, court names, dates of birth or any details of the offense. If your court needs those on the certificate, the student types them into their own copy of the PDF. The verification page never shows them.
Contact for officers
Email: support@goodstandingcourses.com · Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET
We answer questions about a specific certificate, send syllabi, and confirm records. Contact form →
Frequently asked questions
Is the class live or self-paced?
Self-paced online. There's no live instructor. Time is tracked on our server and only active time counts.
Can a student finish 8 hours in 20 minutes?
No. The final test stays locked until the full number of hours has been logged, and idle time doesn't count.
Can I see a student's progress before they finish?
Yes — ask the student to download a progress report and send it to you. It shows hours logged, lessons completed and session dates.
Who wrote the curriculum?
Our team wrote it, using SAMHSA's public cognitive-behavioral anger management manual as the structural reference. It's an educational course and does not provide treatment.