INFTA

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
  • June 8, 2026
  • 12 seats 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, structured facilitation methodology, and reflective practice. We prepare guides who can work professionally across wellness, healthcare, education, and community settings — with clarity, ethics, and confidence.

Upcoming Cohorts

Choose your start date

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

Applications Open

June 2026 Cohort

Starts June 8, 2026

12 of 24 seats remaining

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Early Bird Available

August 2026 Cohort

Starts August 17, 2026

Early bird ends May 30

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Waitlist Open

October 2026 Cohort

Starts October 12, 2026

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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 practice into client work.

Wellness Professionals

Add evidence-informed forest therapy to your services.

Educators & Facilitators

Bring outdoor learning into curricula and groups.

Nature & Retreat Professionals

Deepen your facilitation with structured methodology.

Healthcare & Community

Apply forest therapy in clinical or community settings.

Career Transition

Build a 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

Online, mentored, supervised

Live sessions, weekly modules, and one-to-one mentor support throughout the program. Practicum is conducted locally in your own natural environment.

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Course Details

What's inside the program

Foundations of forest therapy, evidence base, sequencing, ethics, group dynamics, and safety. Twelve thematic modules with weekly readings and reflection prompts.

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

Each participant is paired with a certified mentor for 1:1 calls, written feedback, and practicum review.

Continuous formative assessment plus a final written reflection and observed practical session.

Upon completion, graduates receive an internationally recognized INFTA Certified Forest Therapy Guide credential, ICCFT-aligned.

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

Included

Everything you'll receive

  • Full online curriculum with lifetime access
  • Personal mentor assigned for the duration
  • Live cohort sessions and Q&A
  • Practicum guidance and assessment
  • Reading list, session templates, and resources
  • Certificate upon successful completion

Investment

What's inside the program

Transparent pricing with early bird and instalment options for each cohort.

Early Bird

Save €400

€3,600 €4,000

Ends 30 days before cohort start.

  • Full program access
  • Personal mentor
  • All materials
  • Certificate
Secure Early Bird

Standard Tuition

3 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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