Make use of the special end-of-the-year offer, save up to $ 1,000.

Extend your professional scope and become an INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Guide (FTG) accredited with the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA) (Professional Training Course Code: HLTFTG54123). INFTA-Certified FTGs perform a vital role in preventative and therapeutic health. 

Forest Therapy Guide training is best suited for people who are:

• passionate about nature and its healing potential
• interested in helping others to connect with nature and improve their well-being
• have a strong personal connection with nature
• are willing to deepen their own understanding of nature and Forest Therapy
• are able to work with people from all walks of life and backgrounds
• are patient, compassionate, and empathetic
• are able to create a safe and supportive environment for participants

INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Guides have used the training to start or expand their own business or are, for example:

• healthcare professionals, such as therapists, counselors, or social workers
• educators, such as teachers, nature guides, and environmental educators
• health & wellness professionals, such as tour operators, yoga instructors, meditation teachers, or life coaches

INFTA’s training adheres to the International Core Curriculum for Forest Therapy (ICCFT) validated by experts from over 20 countries in Europe, America, Asia and Australia in 2017. The duration of the INFTA FTG training is six months and comprises:

• mentored and supervised practicum (248 hrs over six months)
• theoretical and practical examinations (8 hrs over several days)

This INFTA FTG training allows you to resume your practicum right away at a location of your choice – no risky interstate or international travel needed!

Your learning-friendly practicum is supervised by experienced mentors who are all equipped with tertiary qualifications and a high degree of expertise and professional attitude. Our mentors will guide you successfully through your practicum which you can conduct at your own pace. The minimum and recommended time to finish your practicum is six months. Should it become necessary, you may extend your practicum up to twelve months upon request at no extra costs.

To enhance your practical and theoretical skills in becoming an INFTA-Certified and Accredited Forest Therapy Guide, you may also consider taking part at a five-day practical training workshop during or after your practicum. These are offered regularly in 2024 and beyond. Please contact us for further details.

This INFTA Forest Therapy Guide Training is open to national and international applicants older than 25 years. The language of instruction is English.

The training requires that you have:

• professional work experience or a tertiary degree
• proficiency in reading, speaking and writing English as well as basic IT skills
• some experience in teaching, advising or dealing with people
• physical, mental and emotional fitness
• an interest in health, nature and environmental issues
• professional behaviour and ethical conduct
• the ability to self-manage studies, showing attention to detail completing assignments on time

These requirements are necessary due to the nature and responsibilities of Forest Therapy Guides who have to be capable of leading diverse groups of people outdoors at different biospheres and locations. Next to proper insurance, such as Public Liability/Professional Indemnity, a current First Aid certificate and Certificate of Participation in Safe Food Handling Practices (required in Australia) is compulsory for each FTG trainee (which may be acquired separately from other training providers).

Our training utilizes the latest international research as compiled by INFTA in the International Handbook of Forest Therapy (edited by Kotte et al 2019) and focuses on the evidence-based aspects of Forest Therapy as a Public health practice. Hence, INFTA’s training aims at qualifying participants to be employed at the professional or academic level. As an INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Guide you become part of an international community of FTGs and experts who form the national and international networks of the world’s peak body in this area, INFTA.

To become an INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Guide, just complete and submit the Application Form. Once the payment has been credited to our account, you will receive your exclusive access to the INFTA Learning Management System to start your practicum right away. You also will be designated your personal mentor who will accompany along the training pathway. All you need is a functioning digital device (PC, laptop, notepad, smartphone etc. equipped with a common browser; all modern operating systems like OSX, Linux, Windows, iOS or Android are supported).

Hurry, as this is a special, time-limited offer valid only until 15 January 2024. Apply online now and save up to $ 1,000 in training fees.

INFTA is looking forward to welcoming you to the INFTA Forest Therapy Guide Training – the global professional standard.

• six-months course duration (Professional Training Course Code: HLTFTG54123; extendable up to 12 months, free-of-charge upon written request)
• 248 lessons of instruction (online training, practical exercises and tasks, feedback and mentoring sessions)
• comprehensive INFTA Forest Therapy Guide training material (online instructional material, documents, images, videos, podcasts)
• access to the innovative INFTA Learning Management System (INFTA LMS; structured, mentored and supervised online learning platform, accessible 24/7, all year round; unlimited usage during the practicum)
  
• access to INFTA’s online database (containing over 200 research articles, brochures and books about Forest Therapy, biology, physiology, biochemistry, medicine, Public health and related topics)
• practical and theoretical exams (geared to make your learning curve as successful as possible)
  
• INFTA Forest Therapy Guide Training Certificate (upon successful completion of the course)
• FREE accreditation with INFTA (for a period of 12 months after successful completion of the Forest Therapy Guide Training)

The specially reduced fee for the six-months INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Guide Training (Professional Training Course Code: HLTFTG54123) amounts to only US$ 2,999 (incl. GST) and covers all deliverables listed. You can pay this fee upfront simply via Stripe® using your credit card. Once your payment is credited to our account, you will receive your login credentials for INFTA’s Learning Management System. Also, you will be assigned your dedicated mentor so that you can to start your training and practicum right away – wherever you are in the world!

Fees do not cover insurance or any third-party certificates to be obtained. Once you have accessed the INFTA Learning Management System, fees are not reimbursable. Should you wish to cancel your application after you have made your payment, this incurs a cancellation fee of US$ 299. Any such cancellation has to be made in written. Please refer to our disclaimer, privacy policy and terms and conditions.