Professional Recognition for all your Practitioner Level Training Courses
Membership and Insurance for your Students/Graduates in 27 Countries*
1,100+ Natural Therapy Modalities Accepted or Create a New Modality
Exciting news. We are now accepting manual applications!
Pioneer Training Provider Status
- Status Benefits:
- Professional recognition for your modalities
- Professional membership and insurance for your students and graduates
- Add credibility to your programs and services by denoting your affiliation with IICT as a Pioneer Training Provider
- Pioneer Training Provider Status certificate
- Apply for unlimited modalities already approved by IICT*
- Option to create or add 1 new modality
- Each additional new modality application thereafter just $79.00, inc GST $86.90
- International modality recognition*
- Members-only Facebook community
- No Continued Professional Education Requirements (CPE)
- Advertise your status. Use our Professional Seals on your promotional materials and approved course certificates*
- IICT website listing
- 50% off your annual IICT practitioner membership, enabling you to access discounted insurance rates with our insurance partner BMS Group
- Discounted advertising rates on IICT’s social media and newsletters
Approved Training Provider Status
- Status Benefits:
- Professional recognition for your modalities
- Professional membership and insurance for your students and graduates
- Add credibility to your programs and services by denoting your affiliation with IICT as an Approved Training Provider
- Approved Training Provider Status certificate
- Apply for unlimited modalities already approved by IICT*
- Option to create or add 2 new modalities
- Each additional new modality application just $79.00, inc GST $86.90
- International modality recognition*
- Members-only Facebook community
- No Continued Professional Education Requirements (CPE)
- Advertise your status. Use our Professional Seals on your promotional materials and approved course certificates*
- IICT website listing
- 50% off your annual IICT practitioner membership, enabling you to access discounted insurance rates with our insurance partner BMS Group
- Co-Branded Landing Page
- Graduates receive 20% discount for their first year of practitioner membership
- Discounted advertising rates on IICT’s social media and newsletters
Premier Training Provider Status
- Status Benefits:
- Professional recognition for your modalities
- Professional membership and insurance for your students and graduates
- Add credibility to your programs and services by denoting your affiliation with IICT a Premier Training Provider
- Premier Training Provider Status certificate
- Apply for unlimited modalities already approved by IICT*
- Option to create or add 3 new modalities
- Each additional new modality application just $79.00, inc GST $86.90
- International modality recognition*
- Members-only Facebook community
- No Continued Professional Education Requirements (CPE)
- Advertise your status. Use our Professional Seals on your promotional materials and approved course certificates*
- IICT website listing
- 50% off your annual IICT practitioner membership, enabling you to access discounted insurance rates with our insurance partner BMS Group
- Co-Branded Landing Page
- Graduates receive 40% discount for their first year of practitioner membership
- Discounted advertising rates on IICT’s social media and newsletters
- Natural Marketing Book Bundle
- 1 IICT Newsletter Advertisement
- 1 IICT Facebook Business Page Post
- Express Application Processing
*International modality recognition is subject to approval of regional insurance partners. Training Provider Memberships are automatically renewed on a annual basis, unless otherwise specified. Being an ‘IICT Approved Training Provider’ (IICT ATP) does not provide the applicant with Registered Training Organisation status (RTO); nor is IICT affiliated with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) or the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Once approved, all IICT ATP’s must not utilise terms such as ‘nationally recognised training ‘ or ‘nationally accredited training provider’ in conjunction with IICT ATP status. Approved Training Provider status must only be referenced in conjunction with the IICT name and common seal on promotional materials, both electronic and hard copy. Being an ‘IICT Premier Training Provider’ (IICT PTP) does not provide the applicant with Registered Training Organization status (RTO). Once approved, all IICT PTP’s must not utilise terms such as ‘nationally recognized training ‘ or ‘nationally accredited training provider’ in conjunction with IICT PTP status. Platinum Training Provider status must only be referenced in conjunction with the IICT name and common seal on promotional materials, both electronic and hard copy. IICT Newsletter Advertising Feature is subject to Joint Venture Agreement with cross promotion of IICT to your training network.
FAQ
Who can apply to become a Training Provider?
Training Provider membership is intended for individuals, businesses and schools who train people to become practitioners in a specific field or modality. The intention is that when student’s graduate from your course they will be eligible for professional membership and practitioner insurance through IICT.
Does IICT accredit courses? Will my students be able to apply for a provider number?
IICT is a self-regulated business and therefore we cannot use the terms “Nationally Recognised” or “Accredited.”
Approved Training Provider status must only be referenced in conjunction with the IICT name and common seal on promotional materials, both electronic and hard copy.
Does IICT require or approve Continuing Education or Professional Development courses?
IICT does not require our members to complete Continuing Professional Development / Education courses to maintain their membership and insurance. Therefore it is not necessary for you to submit short courses, CPE courses, or personal development courses for review.
The best way to determine if your course should be submitted is to ask this question: At the end of my course, will my participants be qualified to enter the marketplace as practitioners in this modality?
Will all of my courses / modalities be approved internationally?
IICT membership is recognised in 27 countries worldwide; however, International modality recognition is subject to approval of regional insurance partners. This is because each regional provider has a different set of criteria for assessing risk.
When your application is approved you will be notified which countries the modalities are recognised in for professional membership and insurance coverage.
Below is a list of all 27 countries that IICT currently operates in:
UK and Europe: United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Gibraltar, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Greece, Latvia Sweden, Channel Islands, Norway, Estonia, Austria, Malta, Isle of Man, Netherlands
South Africa (covered under the EU/UK insurer)
Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
United States
Canada
*Please note that Canada is not currently accepting new modality applications. Please contact us for special considerations.
What happens if my modality is not approved in a specific region?
If your modality is not approved with one of IICT’s insurance partners, you can still teach your course in that country / region. Your students will just need to find their own insurance in that country or you can recommend a provider for them.
If your modality is not approved in your preferred region you can request a full refund within 14 days.
Does IICT approve course levels such as Practitioner, Master, and Teacher?
IICT only approves the modality. Therefore if someone meets the minimum requirement to be a practitioner they will be approved for professional membership and insurance.
Any additional training that a student undertakes would be covered under this modality, as long as they are practicing within the scope of their training.
Once I am approved as a Training Provider are all of my courses approved in the future?
You are only permitted to use our Professional Seal for modalities approved by IICT. Should you wish to add additional modalities to your profile at any time, you must submit an application and receive approval.
For example if in your original application you are approved to teach Reiki and Massage, but at a later point in time you want to begin teaching Kinesiology this will require that you submit an Existing Modality application to IICT. Upon receipt of your application we will review your course to ensure it meets our minimum training requirements.
If you want to teach a modality that is not currently recognised by IICT you will need to submit a New Modality application. We will then send this application to our Insurance partners and they will assess if they will cover the modality or not. Please note that International modality recognition is subject to approval of regional insurance partners. Depending on your Training Provider status a new modality application may be included in your membership. If not, there is a small administrative fee of $79.00 + GST for each new modality application that you submit.
You can view a list of our approved modalities below:
Will my Training Provider membership automatically renew?
Training Provider memberships are renewed on an annual basis and will be automatically charged to the credit card on file.
Should you wish to cancel at any time, please send correspondence via email with your intention to atpsupport@myiict.com. Your subscription will still be valid for the remainder of that term. Upon receipt of your request you will receive a written confirmation. If for any reason you do not receive a written confirmation please follow-up via email or phone.
Should you wish to change your method of payment contact IICT at +61 02 5629 7777 during normal business hours, Monday thru Friday 10 – 4 AEST or send a request via email to atpsupport@myiict.com.
If I am a Training Provider, do I also need to sign-up for an IICT membership?
It is not required, however if you would like to take advantage of our membership benefits and discounted insurance rates as an individual practitioner / teacher please visit our membership page. A benefit of being a Training Provider is you are eligible to receive 50% OFF your annual practitioner membership subscription. A special code will be provided to you upon acceptance of your application.
What information do I need to submit with my Training Provider application?
1) Any relevant qualifications of founder / instructor as they relate to the modality(s) you are teaching
2) Copy of teaching qualifications including Cert IV in Training and Assessment, Diploma of Education, etc…(if applicable)
3) Two references from students, clients, or peers testifying to your expertise
4) A copy of your client consent / intake form
5) A copy of your child consent form (if applicable)
6) A detailed outline of your course curriculum including: core components, number of hours, assessments, and mode of delivery. You may also like to include your school prospectus.
7) Copy of your training manual(s)
8) Sample certificate issued to graduates (one per modality): must include name of business / school, student’s legal name, name of modality, duration of course / # of hours, date & year, instructor / director / principal signature
9) Insurance certificate of currency
10) Copy of driver’s license or official photo identification
11) Certificate of the business operations / registration from the government (if you reside in Australia you would have received this when you applied for an ABN)
12) Copy of refunds policy for your course(s)
13) First-aid certificate (if applicable)
14) Copies of any correspondence / licenses from the governing body or copyright owner of a modality to prove you are authorised to teach that modality(s) (if applicable)
15) Copy of your company grievance policy. A grievance procedure is a means of dispute resolution to address complaints by employees, suppliers, and customers. *Please note that any issues that cannot be resolved internally by the business must include provision for the engagement of an external mediator.
16) Company logo in JPEG or PNG format for your IICT dedicated online landing page (only available to Approved Training Providers and Premier Training Providers)
The IICT ‘Endorsement’ 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If you’re seeking international recognition for your training courses, we guarantee you’ll be approved as an IICT Approved Training Provider. If for any reason you are not approved we will happily refund your application fee in full. Zero Risk, No Questions Asked. (Guarantee valid for 120 days)
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Natalie Southgate
“I highly recommend IICT to any practitioner who is looking for the best professional membership; business support and insurance for their natural therapy practice.”
Artemis
I have always been treated as a valued member of the IICT community, and am eternally grateful to IICT for the wonderful customer service and dedication they show to organisations who practice complementary techniques
Mark Anthony
Before joining IICT it was challenging to find a reputable insurer for my business. Joining IICT enabled me to obtain reasonably priced insurance and the process was easy and efficient.
Craig Hitchens
“This is a fantastic organisation that provides professional affiliation for the natural health industry for over 1,400+ natural therapy modalities. The IICT also recognise many distance education courses, modalities and colleges that other more publicised associations do not or refuse to, this in my opinion is a major step forward for the natural health industry.”
Marion Valster
“Thank you so much for your prompt response, I really appreciate it. It is very unusual these days for an organisation to respond so promptly and personally, without making one feel like being just another number”
Cathy Wood
“I would like to add that I have found IICT always tends to customer care with the upmost professionalism. Congratulations on a wonderful website and business.”
Kylie Dowles
“IICT were incredibly supportive and helpful as they guided me through their streamlined process to gain training provider status of my professional modalities.”
Toni Reilly
“Before joining the IICT I found it impossible to be recognised by any professional body for my specialist modality, that was until I began working with the amazing team at IICT. They worked long and hard to make available insurance and to have my modality recognised as a legitimate therapy.”
Australia
New Zealand
European Union
United States of America
United Kingdom
Canada