Certification Procedure via Sponsorship

If you have questions about becoming an ATI Certified Teacher, contact the Chair of the Certification Coordinating Committee (CCC).  

Steps to Complete Certification:

 

1. Review ATI's Evaluation Criteria 

Please read ATI's evaluation criteria and determine whether you feel ready to complete the process.

 

2. Notification Of Intent

Please complete this form to notify the CCC you are moving forward with the certification process.

Upon receipt of Notification of Intent, the CCC will notify you regarding your reader(s). You will also be notified of the creation of your online certification portal hosted on the ATI Website. The certification portal will be where all documents for this process will be uploaded and reviewed. 

 

3. Demonstration of Knowledge (DOK)

Download and complete the Demonstration of Knowledge in written or video format: 

Once you have completed the DOK upload it to your online certification portal. Once uploaded, please notify your reader(s) to review your materials. They will contact you to schedule a meeting once they have completed the review.

4. Code of Ethics

Read, sign, and upload Code of Ethics to your online certification portal.

NOTE: this can be done while you wait to hear from the reader assigned to your DOK

5. Training Certificate/Letter 

Please upload a copy of your training certificate or a letter from an Alexander Technique teacher stating that you successfully completed a training process to your online certification portal.

6. Sponsor Evaluations

Secure 3 ATI Sponsors & Schedule Evaluations

  • Contact the ATI Sponsors of your choice to arrange an evaluation.
    • ATI Sponsors are located in many countries (see our list of ATI Sponsors).  Many travel to other countries to attend conferences or give workshops, so it may be possible to meet with them then. 
    • Some are also offering online evaluation sessions.
  • Occasionally, ATI schedules dedicated days for evaluation connected to our Annual Conference.  On the years that ATI has scheduled such the Pre-Day Event, candidates may schedule up to three evaluations via the Certification Coordinating Committee if enough ATI Sponsors have volunteered to be available on those days. You can find more information on the Become an ATI Teacher page.

Notify Certification Committee of Confirmed Sponsors

Please submit this form.

This form will indicate to the CCC and/or ATI Office to add your Sponsors to your online certification portal. Sponsors will receive the link to your portal upon being added so they can upload and review your certification documents.

 

Pay ATI Sponsor Fees for Evaluation Sessions.

Fees are paid directly to the Sponsors. You will need to work with the Sponsor to determine best method of payment.

Please note each country has a different rate for evaluation sessions. Please click here for a list of cost per session in each country. 

7. Finalize Application

  • Ensure you have the following in your online certification portal:
    • All three completed and signed Candidate Evaluation Forms From Sponsors
    • A Copy of your Training Certificate or letter from an AT Teacher stating that you have successfully completed a training course
    • Signed Code of Ethics
    • Candidate Questionnaire
    • Demonstration of Knowledge
    • Application for becoming an ATI Teacher
  • Complete Notification of Completion of Certification via Sponsorship Form

 

8. Processing of Application

CCC will conduct a final review of your documents and notify you of your status.

 

9. Upon Certification You Will Receive....

  • Emails from:
    • CCC confirming your certification and date
    • ATI Office Welcoming You To Teaching Member Status
  • A mailed certificate
    • Note: This may take 6-8 weeks or more depending on your location. They are shipped from the US
  • Invoice for Membership Dues

10. Continuing Education

ATI requires continuing education in order to renew your Teaching Certificate. You will report your credits every three years. For more information about the Continuing Education process, click here.