# Academy

Courses from Dating Coaches Directory. Pass the exam to earn a certificate of completion.

## Foundations

- [Dating coach or matchmaker: the basics for buyers](https://datingcoaches.fyi/academy/coach-or-matchmaker-basics.md): Learn what a dating coach, a matchmaker and a profile service each do, and how to read a listing, so you can compare businesses and ask the right questions.

## Practitioner

- [Vet a dating coach before you pay](https://datingcoaches.fyi/academy/vet-a-dating-coach-before-you-pay.md): A step-by-step method to compare coaches and matchmakers: set a goal, build a shortlist, run the intro call, read the contract and spot warning signs.

## Specialist

- [Compare high-cost matchmaking and coaching packages](https://datingcoaches.fyi/academy/compare-matchmaking-and-coaching-packages.md): For buyers who weigh large packages: read price units, check fit and format, protect your personal data and handle pressure and scam risks.

Also on the [web page](https://datingcoaches.fyi/academy).