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INFTA · International Professional Certification

Become a Certified Forest Therapy Guide

Professional certification training for individuals seeking to guide evidence-informed Forest Therapy experiences in wellness, healthcare, education, tourism, and community settings.

  • Internationally Recognized
  • Online + Mentored
  • Small Cohort Format
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  • Next cohort starts
  • 1 August 2026
  • 5 training slots remaining
  • ICCFT-aligned curriculum
  • Mentors in 30+ countries
  • Evidence-informed practice
  • Continuing education credits

Our Approach

A grounded, evidence-informed pathway into professional practice.

INFTA training combines the science of nature and health with a validated, effective teaching and learning approach. This provides our INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Guides with the necessary hands-on experience ready to work professionally in allied health, education, age care, health & wellbeing tourism as well as community settings — with motivation and confidence.

Upcoming Cohorts

Choose your start date

We run small, individually mentored cohorts year-round. Each cohort is capped to preserve the quality of the learning experience.

Registrations open

August 2026 Cohort

starts 1 August 2026

enrol until 15 August 2026

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Registrations open

October 2026 Cohort

starts 1 October 2026

6 of 12 seats remaining

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December 2026 Cohort

starts 1 December 2026

7 of 12 seats remaining

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Who It's For

Who this training is for

Designed for practicing professionals and individuals building a structured pathway into nature-based facilitation.

Coaches & Therapists

Integrate nature-based practices into your client work.

Wellness Professionals

Add evidence-based Forest Therapy to your services.

Educators & Facilitators

Bring outdoor learning into curricula, classrooms and group training.

Nature & Retreat Professionals

Deepen your facilitation with structured methodology.

Healthcare & Community

Apply Forest Therapy in clinical or community settings.

Career Transition

Build your meaningful new professional pathway.

Outcomes

Professional &
Personal Outcomes

By the end of the program, you will be equipped to facilitate professional Forest Therapy experiences across multiple contexts, with the methodological grounding to adapt to your own practice area.

  • Lead safe, structured Forest Therapy walks for groups and individuals
  • Apply evidence-informed sequences and invitation-based practice
  • Adapt sessions to wellness, healthcare, education, and tourism contexts
  • Develop confident facilitation, group safety, and reflection skills
  • Design programs aligned with international standards (ICCFT)
  • Build an ethical, sustainable professional practice

Participant Voices

What past participants say

“Participating in the INFTA Forest Therapy Instructor program was both a challenge and a profound learning experience for me… I am committed to expanding this practice…”

Mrs. Vân Trần Minh

Owner/Manager

  • Fairyland Eco-resort

“The training has been both inspiring and professionally enriching… INFTA has opened a door for me, leading to a profound connection between humans and nature, while also guiding the path forward.”

Ms Nan Cheng

INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Guide

  • Vietnam

“The programme framework is structured on a strong foundation of scientific evidence… The training has been both inspiring and professionally enriching.”

Ms Maliga Naidoo

Founder and Director

  • SomaTula

Program

Training at a glance

Duration

6 months

Format

Online + Mentored

Cohort Size

Small groups (max 24)

Pathway

ICCFT-aligned certification

Reach

Mentors in 30+ countries

Outcome

Certified Forest Therapy Guide

group of students in forest

Online-based, mentored quality training

Live sessions, interactive training modules, and one-to-one mentor support throughout the training using the world´s most advanced INFTA Learning Management System (LMS). All practical activities can be conducted locally in your own natural environment!

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Course Details

What's inside the program

Foundations of Forest Therapy, areas of application, evidence base, INFTA Forest Therapy Guiding Sequence, risk management, marketing and group dynamics. Ten thematic assignments plus final theoretical assessment, totalling (256 hrs).

Guided practice walks, peer-led sessions, and supervised solo practicum with documented reflection logs.

Each trainee has access to a dedicated mentor for 1:1 advice, written feedback, and practicum review.

Continuous formative assessment, guided Public Forest Therapy sessions plus a short final written test.

Upon completion, graduates receive the internationally recognized INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Guide Cerificate of Completion.

Reliable internet, regular access to a natural area for practicum, working level English, commitment of approximately 6 hours per week.

Investment

What's inside the program

Transparent pricing, paying upfront easily and saving costs or stretching the course fees out in six equal instalments.

Early Bird

Save €400

USD 3,600 €4,000

Ends 30 days before cohort start.

  • Full program access
  • Personal mentor
  • All materials
  • Certificate
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Standard Tuition

6 Instalments

€4,000 or 3× €1,400

Available until applications close.

  • Full program access
  • Personal mentor
  • All materials
  • Certificate
  • Flexible payment plan
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New to Forest Therapy?

Start with the Foundation Course

An introductory learning pathway for individuals who want to explore Forest Therapy concepts before committing to full professional guide training.

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