Forest Therapy Guide Training
INFTA is the international authority setting standards for and organizing the training of Forest Therapy Guides internationally. This is done in close collaboration with established research institutes and organizations as part of a dynamic international framework. Of particular mention is the delivery of the International Core Curriculum for Forest Therapy (ICCFT) (based on the evaluation by over 120 international experts), outstanding teaching and learning material and the training of lecturers and certified Forest Therapy Guides. The ICCFT forms the base for future training standards at the tertiary level for Certified Forest Therapy Guides world-wide.
ICCFT - part 1
ICCFT part 1
ICCFT - part 2
ICCFT part 2
The training in Forest Therapy is conducted internationally by INFTA-accredited, supervised and monitored institutes and lecturers. During the practical training components, INFTA offers professional internship placements with its partner organisations.
INFTA offers several training options. Please select the training cohort you are interested in:
- Australia IV – 11-15 September 2019 (applications closed; training in progress)
- EU/Germany I – 14-18 October 2019 (applications closed; training in progress)
- Australia V – 13-17 November 2019 (applications closed; training in progress)
- Australia VI – June 2020 (open for applicants from New South Wales only; exact dates to be announced soon)
- Germany/EU II – 8-12 June 2020 (open for applications)
- Germany/EU III – 10-14 August 2020 (open for applications)
- Australia VII – 16-20 September 2020 (open for applications)
- Australia VIII – 18-22 November 2020 (open for applications)
- Japan II – 10-14 May 2021 (open for applications August 2020)
You will find more information about the INFTA Forest Therapy Introduction and INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Guide Training following the above links.
